A Shockingly Good Time 2026: A Full Week of Electric Spotlight Hours
By Matt · Published · Updated A Shockingly Good Time ran from 31 March to 6 April 2026 and focused on Electric Pokémon. It had a Spotlight Hour every day of the week: Mareep, Pikachu, Magnemite, Chinchou, Pawmi, Dedenne and Joltik. The bonuses were tied to your GO Pass progress: 2x catch Candy and 2x catch Stardust.
Scopely gave us a whole week of Spotlight Hours in this Electric-themed event.
Dates
A Shockingly Good Time ran from 31 March to 6 April 2026.
The Spotlight Hours
| Date | Spotlight Hour |
|---|---|
| 31 March | Mareep |
| 1 April | Pikachu |
| 2 April | Magnemite |
| 3 April | Chinchou |
| 4 April | Pawmi |
| 5 April | Dedenne |
| 6 April | Joltik |
Bonuses
The Spotlight Hour bonuses were tied to your GO Pass progress: 2x catch Candy and 2x catch Stardust, depending on your rank.
Matt's takeIt's great that Scopely heard the feedback about Spotlight Hours, or maybe putting them inside events was the plan all along.
FAQ
When was A Shockingly Good Time 2026?
From 31 March to 6 April 2026.
Which Spotlight Hours were in A Shockingly Good Time?
Mareep (31 March), Pikachu (1 April), Magnemite (2 April), Chinchou (3 April), Pawmi (4 April), Dedenne (5 April) and Joltik (6 April).
What were the Spotlight Hour bonuses?
They were tied to your GO Pass progress: 2x catch Candy and 2x catch Stardust.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.