Pokémon GO: Community Day in May with Charmander has started – All information

On Sunday, May 19, the Community Day in May featuring Chespin has started in Pokémon GO. Here you will find all the information about the start time, bonuses, and Shinies. We tell you what you need to know and when the event ends.

These are Community Days: Once a month, a Community Day takes place in Pokémon GO. During this time, event Pokémon spawn more frequently for 3 hours, and these Pokémon are available as Shiny for the first time. Various bonuses also round out the event.

In May 2019, it’s all about the Fire Starter Chespin. Additionally, there is a Stardust bonus and exclusive moves for Chesnaught.

Community Day in May 2019 – Information about the start time and bonuses

Please consider the times: For several months now, the Community Day has been running from 3 PM to 6 PM. The time zone does not matter. The event starts at 3 PM in every time zone.

Shiny Chespin, Quilladin, and Chesnaught

Is there Shiny Chespin? Niantic has already confirmed shiny Chespin for the Community Day. At each of the previous Community Days, the event Pokémon was also available as Shiny.

How rare is Shiny Chespin? During the event, Chespin can be found with an increased chance of being Shiny. The rate is about 1 in 25. So you have good chances for a Shiny.

Chesnaught with exclusive moves – How good is it?

These are the two moves: For the first time, a Pokémon can learn 2 new moves on Community Day. You can teach Chesnaught Frenzy Plant if you evolve it on Sunday between 3 PM and 7 PM. However, it does not work with TMs.

In addition, Chesnaught can learn another move through TMs. For the first time, it will master Blast Burn. However, this move may also still be available after the event. But there is no confirmation from Niantic.

What can the moves do? Both moves significantly strengthen Chesnaught and make it the best Fire Attacker in the game. So, it is worth getting a Chesnaught with the moves.

You can find a detailed analysis of the moves here: Chesnaught learns 2 moves on Community Day – Here’s how strong it will be

This is what your Chespin needs – 100% IV

Here Chespin has a weather bonus: Chespin is a Fire-type, which is boosted in sunny weather.

This is how strong Chespin is in the wild: Without a weather bonus, Chespin can reach a maximum of 937 CP in the wild. With a weather bonus, i.e., at level 35, it can even reach 1015 CP. So if you find a Chespin with over 1000 CP, it could be very strong.

Below we will provide you with a list of possible 100% IV Chespin. Copy this list into your search bar and you will see Chespin with potentially 100% IV. However, evaluate them afterwards, as they do not guarantee this IV.

Use these items on Community Day

• Star Piece – 6 pieces
  • The Star Pieces are the most important items on this Community Day. You will receive triple dust, and you can even multiply it with the item. Have 6 pieces ready, as one piece only lasts for 30 minutes. This way, you are covered for the 3 hours
• Lures – 3 pieces or more
  • The lures last for 3 hours during the event. It is worth igniting some, as you will attract even more Pokémon and generate more Stardust from them.
• Incense – 6 pieces
  • Not only the lures are worth it, but also incense. If you move around a lot, you will also attract plenty of Pokémon that will provide you with dust. Have 6 pieces ready, as they last only 30 minutes too.
• Balls – 200 pieces or more
  • Chespin will have a better catch rate than usual, yet it consumes a lot of balls. Collect especially Ultra Balls and Great Balls to catch the Fire Starter quickly.
• GO Plus
  • If you want to take a break from catching, use a GO Plus. This handy helper catches Pokémon for you at the push of a button.

You can prepare well with these tips before the event starts:

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von Noah Struthoff