Pokémon GO is launching the Community Day Classic with Tanhel this weekend. Here you can find all the information and tips in the guide.
When does the Community Day Classic take place? The event starts on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM. It ends at 5:00 PM.
What kind of event is this? As with the Community Day, a Pokémon will appear all over the game. The “Classic” versions of these Community Days always bring back a particularly popular monster that has had a Community Day before.
That is also the case this time: Tanhel is the star of the day. It comes from Generation 3 and belongs to the Steel and Psychic types. It evolves from Metang to Metagross.
In addition to Tanhel, there are also some bonuses. What they are and how you can use them, you’ll find out here.
Community Day Classic in August 2024 with Tanhel – Start, Bonuses, Shiny, Event Tips
When? Sunday, August 18, 2024 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive Attack:
Cosmic Cutter, if you evolve a Metagross between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Bonuses:
– Significantly increased Shiny chance for Tanhel
– Quarter hatch distance for eggs during the event
– Lure modules and incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises with Tanhel
– Field research with Tanhel
– PokéStop Showcases with Tanhel
– A special research in the shop for about €1, focused on Tanhel
Can Tanhel be Shiny? Yes, you can obtain it as Shiny and also have an increased chance of that. Here’s what Tanhel, Metang, and Metagross look like in their Shiny variants:
Who should consider Tanhel in Pokémon GO?
Simply put: for everyone. Because Tanhel’s evolution, Metagross, is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. With the attack Cosmic Cutter, it is the absolute top attacker for Steel types and can also impress as a Psychic attacker with other movesets.
There is also Metagross as a Shadow Pokémon. Therefore, it makes sense to use the day to collect candies to further strengthen your specimens if you already have a strong Metagross.
Additionally, there is a Mega Evolution for Metagross that is still not in the game. It should be incredibly strong when it eventually arrives. So it’s worth stocking up on Tanhel candies in preparation.
Lastly, it is also a usable monster in the Master League of Pokémon GO.
How do I prepare for the Community Day Classic with Tanhel?
Clear space: You should have your Pokémon collection cleared out enough to catch as many specimens as possible without long sorting breaks. If you want to know how to efficiently sift through your collection: Here are tips for sorting your box in Pokémon GO.
Which Mega Pokémon to use? You can earn candy and XP bonuses for every Tanhel catch if you have a suitable Mega Pokémon activated. For the Psychic and Steel Pokémon, the following work, for example:
- Mega-Alakazam
- Mega-Metagross
- Mega-Scizor
- Mega-Rayquaza
- Mega-Lucario
Empty incubator: Make sure that your incubator is empty at the start of the event, as the quarter hatch distance only applies to eggs that you put into the incubator during the event period.
Items: Useful items for the Community Day include:
- Balls, definitely have enough prepared.
- Incense and lure module both last for three hours. Incense attracts monsters while moving, lure modules attract monsters to a PokéStop when you stay in one place.
- Razz Berries: You need a lot of candies for Metagross. With Razz Berries, you can double your yield.
Overall, Sunday is a very good event day for Pokémon GO, as with Metagross you get one of the best attackers in the entire game. By the way, the World Championship event in Pokémon GO is also going on at the same time, whose bonuses you can take advantage of, and the battle week with the opportunity to play plenty of matches for more stardust. Accordingly, this weekend is quite busy in Pokémon GO.
