The Community Day in December in Pokémon GO is special. We will show you what you need to know.
What is a Community Day? A Community Day takes place once a month. On this day, players have the opportunity to catch a Pokémon for three hours at an increased rate. This Pokémon can also be found in its Shiny form. Additionally, there are other bonuses available during the three hours.
This Community Day is different: The Community Day in December is different from previous Community Days. The event runs over the entire weekend and focuses on all Pokémon that have had a Community Day so far. All bonuses that have been available until now will also be unlocked.
We will tell you what to expect on the days and how to prepare best.
GMT+0 – The Start Time and All Bonuses for the Community Day in December
- What: The Pokémon GO Community Day in December 2018
- When: From Friday, November 30, at 10:00 PM to Monday, December 3, at 8:00 AM German time (GMT+1)
- Event Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Eevee, Dratini, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Mareep, Larvitar, Beldum
- Exclusive Moves: All previous Community Day moves
- Event Duration for Bonuses: From Saturday, December 1, at 11 AM to 2 PM German time (GMT+1)
- Bonus: Double amount of experience points for catching Pokémon
- Bonus: Double amount of Stardust for catching Pokémon
- Bonus: Distance to hatch eggs reduced by half
- Bonus: 3-hour Lures
What does GMT+0 mean? In the in-game notification, it states that the event starts at 10 AM GMT+0. However, this is not our time zone. Here, the event starts as usual at 11 AM and runs until 2 PM. We are in the GMT+1 time zone.
An Event within the Event
This Community Day does not just last three hours, but spans three full days. During this time, you can catch all event Pokémon at an increased rate. The moves will also be available over the entire three days.
Bonuses only for three hours: If you want to snag the bonuses mentioned above, you should play between 11 AM and 2 PM on Saturday. Only during this time frame are the bonuses activated.
- From Friday, November 30, at 10 PM to Monday, December 3, at 8 AM, you will find more Pokémon
- Only on Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM are the extra bonuses applicable
Will all Pokémon be Shiny for the Community Day in December?
Which Pokémon can be Shiny? It can be assumed that there is an increased chance of catching any of the Community Day Pokémon in its shiny form.
How high is the chance for Shiny Pokémon? The exact Shiny rate is unknown. So far, it has been about 1 in 25. If this increased Shiny rate is available for the entire three days, then many Shiny Pokémon can be expected. However, it might also be possible that the Shiny chances are only increased within the three hours on Saturday when the bonuses are active.
All Community Day Moves are Available
Over the entire three days, Pokémon can learn all previous Community Day moves. For this, they must evolve into the corresponding Pokémon.
Not through TMs: All moves can only be learned through evolution. A TM cannot teach any Pokémon the exclusive moves.
These Pokémon can learn the following moves:
- Venusaur
- Move: Flora Statue
- Charizard
- Move: Fire Cannonade
- Blastoise
- Move: Hydro Pump
- Pikachu
- Move: Surfing
- Eevee + all Eevee Evolutions
- Move: Last Resort
- Dragonite
- Move: Draco Meteor
- Meganium
- Move: Flora Statue
- Typhlosion
- Move: Fire Cannonade
- Ampharos
- Move: Dragon Pulse
- Tyranitar
- Move: Catapult
- Metagross
- Move: Meteor Mash
Which moves are good? We have created a ranking for you so that you know which moves of the Community Days are the best.
100% IV and More Information about the Pokémon
In which weather are Pokémon boosted?
- Sunny: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Larvitar
- Partially Cloudy: Eevee, Larvitar
- Rain: Squirtle, Pikachu, Mareep
- Snow: Beldum
- Overcast: Bulbasaur,
- Fog: /
100% IV Pokémon: We have prepared some lists that you can copy into the search bar of your game. If one of your Pokémon has this CP, then it might possibly be one with 100% IV. However, this is not guaranteed.
The most important Pokémon have received a list each:
Preparations for the Community Day
- Poké Balls, Great Balls and Ultra Balls
- The balls are the most important thing for the days. Without the balls, you cannot catch Pokémon and collect candies. Therefore, make sure to stock up a large supply of balls. Especially the starters can be hard to catch. You should have several hundred Great Balls and Ultra Balls available.
- Star Pieces – 6 pieces
- During the three hours on Saturday, Star Pieces are worth it. With the bonuses and the Star Piece, you will receive three times the amount of Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Lucky Eggs – 6 pieces
- Lucky Eggs are also effective during the three hours on Saturday. This way, you will receive four times the amount of XP for catching Pokémon.
- Incense
- You can use Incense without hesitation over the entire three days. You will hardly find a better opportunity to effectively attract good Pokémon with Incense.
- Lure Modules – 3 pieces or more
- During the three event hours on Saturday, the Lure Modules will last the entire three hours as well. So look for PokéStops to place your Lure Modules.
- Pokémon GO Plus
- This gadget helps you catch Pokémon. If you want to take a break, GO Plus can take over the catching for you. A good alternative to GO Plus is also the Pokéball Plus.
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