Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will be boosted. There are also other perks to Community Day – such as the featured Pokémon knowing at least one exclusive attack through evolution, increased duration for Lure Modules, Event Boxes, and more.
While Community Day is only one day a month (typically), Pokémon appearing in Community Days from January to November of the same calendar year will come back in December. The Community Day hosted in December is a two-day event where Community Day Pokémon from the same and previous year will return via Raids, Eggs, and increased spawns. So if you’re unable to partake in a specific Community Day, there’s always another chance to catch that Pokémon again (and its Shiny version)!
In addition to that, Niantic brought back Community Days of old with Community Day Classic! Debuting in January 2022, this spin-off event resembled Community Days from 2018, but with some additional event bonuses (namely photobomb encounters).
Please note that the standard hours for Community Day have changed. Niantic has started to use the old “2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time” block for Community Day events going forward, starting with April 2022. Yet, a new, five-hour-long “sub-event” continues where Community Day left off and it focuses on in-person Raid Battles. These Raid Battles will spawn the Community Day Pokémon for 30 minutes nearby the Gym and Community Day increased Shiny rates apply.
When will Pokémon GO’s August 2025 Community Day take place?
August 2025’s Community Day will be happening on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.
The Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day “sub-event” will be happening right after – Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time.
What Pokémon is being showcased for August 2025‘s Community Day?
The Pokémon featured for this August 2025’s Community Day is Rookidee. You’ll find that Rookidee will be appearing more frequently in the wild and, if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny one!
What is the exclusive attack for August 2025’s Community Day?
Evolve Corvisquire into Corviknight (via 100 Rookidee Candies) and you’ll have a Corviknight that will know Air Cutter (Charged Attack).
Air Cutter’s attack stats are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 45 power
- Gyms and Raids: 55 power
Notes:
- This attack can only be learned when Corvisquire is evolved in Corviknight (via 100 Rookidee Candies) from Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 2 p.m. to Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 10 p.m. your local time.
- Evolution Notes:
- To evolve Rookidee into Corvisquire, it requires 25 Rookidee Candies.
- To evolve Corvisquire into Corviknight, it requires 100 Rookidee Candies.
- Therefore, if evolving Rookidee to Corviknight, a total of 125 Rookidee Candies is required.
Are there any bonuses for August 2025‘s Community Day?
Yes, the bonuses for Community Day are:
- 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours (Golden Lure Module excluded)
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours (Daily Adventure Incense excluded)
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! (Rookidee photobomb spawn. Can be repeated up to 5 times.)
- Trades made will require 50% less Stardust (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
- One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
This Community Day overlaps with the XP Celebration and Sunkissed Shores events. Additional bonuses from those events plus the Greetings from Anaheim! Additional Bonuses will be active during the event.
What is the Special Research Story for August 2025‘s Community Day?
The Community Day Special Research Story is called Little Bird, Big Dreams. It’s a paid-for quest that costs US$1.99 OR US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). A complete list of tasks and rewards for this Special Research Story will be added once the event is live.
| Little Bird, Big Dreams | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/3 | Reward |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | 1 Incubator |
| Make 5 Great Throws | 50 Rookidee Candies |
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms | 1 Incense |
| Explore 1 km | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | 30 Ultra Balls |
| Completion Reward | Rookidee* encounter, 7,500 Stardust, and 1 Premium Battle Pass (Green) |
| Step 2/3 | Reward |
| Catch a Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Catch 20 Pokémon | Rookidee* encounter |
| Completion Reward | Rookidee* encounter, 7,500 Stardust, and 30 Ultra Balls |
| Step 3/3 | Reward |
| Send 3 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | Corvisquire* encounter |
| Earn 3 hearts with your Buddy | 1 Rocket Radar |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 5 Rookidee Candy XL |
| Evolve 2 Pokémon | 3 Rare Candies |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 1 Charged TM |
| Earn 3,000 XP | Corviknight* encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Rookidee* encounter, 10,000 XP, and 1 Rare Candy XL |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What is the Community Day Special Background Timed Research for August 2025‘s Community Day?
Following August 2025’s Community Day event, a free Timed Research will be issued to Trainers who log into the game before Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 10 p.m. your local time. Rookidee caught from reward encounters via this Timed Research have the chance to have the Delightful Days-themed Special Background.
- Task: Catch a Pokémon
- Reward: 1,000 XP
- Task: Catch a Pokémon on 2 different days
- Reward: Rookidee* encounter
- Task: Catch a Pokémon on 3 different days
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust
- Task: Catch a Pokémon on 4 different days
- Reward: Rookidee* encounter
- Task: Catch a Pokémon on 5 different days
- Reward: 5,000 XP
- Completion Rewards: Rookidee* encounter and 5,000 Stardust
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be any Field Research tasks for August 2025‘s Community Day?
For August 2025’s Community Day event, the following Field Research task will be available:
- Task: Catch 3 Rookidee
- Reward: Rookidee* Encounter OR 5 Great Balls OR 2 Ultra Balls OR 2 Pinap Berries OR 500 Stardust
- Task: Win a Five-Star or higher Raid
- Reward: Rookidee* Encounter (may have Season of Delightful Days-themed Special Background)
- Task: Complete a Party Challenge
- Reward: Rookidee* Encounter (may have Season of Delightful Days-themed Special Background)
- Task: Trade a Pokémon
- Reward: Rookidee* Encounter (may have Season of Delightful Days-themed Special Background)
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be PokéStop Showcases during August 2025‘s Community Day?
Yes, PokéStop Showcases will be active during the event. The theme is to submit the biggest Rookidee and/or Corviknight. These PokéStop Showcases will start on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 10 a.m. and end on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Are there any special Raids for August 2025‘s Community Day?
For August 2025’s Community Day, there will not be a special Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day event.
Are there any Event Bundles for August 2025‘s Community Day?
There will be some Community Day-themed event bundles for sale via the in-game shop:
- Great Box (480 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Incense, and 1 Lure Module.
- Community Day Box (1,350 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, and 5 Lucky Eggs.
There will also be a bundle for sale via the Pokémon GO Web Store:
- Ultra Community Day Box (USD$1.99): 3 Max Potions and 1 Special Research ticket (for Little Birds, Big Dreams Special Research).
Are there any special event-themed stickers for August 2025‘s Community Day?
No. Niantic quietly removed Community Day stickers earlier in 2025.
Are there any other bonuses/tasks for August 2025′s Community Day?
August 2025’s Community Day overlaps with the XP Celebration and Sunkissed Shores events. Bonuses from those events will be active during Community Day.
Also, Niantic will also have Community Ambassador Activations happening in select cities. For a full list of available locations, you can check out the interactive map on the dedicated Community Day Map page. Interactive maps also include “Community Parks”, but these locations will not have any additional bonuses available.
- Community Ambassador Activations: Connect with local Community Ambassadors and their communities.
- Community Parks: This park may be a fun place to play with your local community while enjoying some fresh air.
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