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 that 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 March 2023 Community Day take place?
March 2023’s Community Day will be happening on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 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, March 18th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time.
What Pokémon is being showcased for March 2023‘s Community Day?
The Pokémon featured for this March 2023’s Community Day are Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke. You’ll find that Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke 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 March 2023’s Community Day?
With two kinds of Slowpoke, plus different evolved forms, there are four different options! Trainers can evolve:
- Slowpoke into Slowbro (via 50 Slowpoke Candies) and you’ll have a Slowbro that will know Surf (Charged Attack).
- Slowpoke into Slowking (via 50 Slowpoke Candies and 1 King’s Rock) and you’ll have a Slowking that will know Surf (Charged Attack).
- Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowbro (via 50 Slowpoke Candies, set Galarian Slowpoke as your Buddy Pokémon, and catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon) and you’ll have a Galarian Slowbro that will know Surf (Charged Attack).
- Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowking (via 50 Slowpoke Candies, set Galarian Slowpoke as your Buddy Pokémon, and catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon) and you’ll have a Galarian Slowking that will know Surf (Charged Attack).
Surf’s attack stats are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 65 power
- Gyms and Raids: 65 power
Notes:
- This attack can only be learned when Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke is evolved via the above methods on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time.
- Typically, when Trainers need to evolve Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowbro, the “adventure with Buddy and catch x-Pokémon” requirement is 30 Poison-type Pokémon. Due to Slowpoke being a Psychic type and those spawns being increased for the event, the Pokémon type is being switched to Psychic (like Galarian Slowking’s). This flip will only be present for this event (and possibly during December 2023 Community Day).
- Despite initially announced as being time locked to Community Day hours, Niantic activated the change worldwide starting on Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 2 p.m. PT.
Are there any bonuses for March 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes, the bonuses for Community Day are:
- 3× XP for catching Pokémon
- 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
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours (Daily Adventure Incense excluded)
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! (Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke 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 two for the day (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
What is the Special Research Story for March 2023‘s Community Day?
The Community Day Special Research Story is called Field Notes: Slow and Slower. It’s a paid-for quest that costs $1.00 USD (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.
| Field Notes: Slow and Slower | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Throws | 15 Poké Balls |
| Catch 15 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke | Slowpoke* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 20 Slowpoke Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 Stardust, Galarian Slowpoke* Encounter, and 1 Incense |
| Step 2 | Reward |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Catch 15 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke | Slowpoke* Encounter |
| Evolve 3 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke | 30 Slowpoke Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 4,500 XP, Galarian Slowpoke* Encounter, and 1 Lucky Egg |
| Step 3 | Reward |
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws | 15 Great Balls |
| Catch 15 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke | Slowbro* Encounter |
| Evolve 1 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke | 50 Slowpoke Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 4,500 Stardust, Galarian Slowbro* Encounter, and 1 Rocket Radar |
| Step 4 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Claim Reward! | Slowking* Encounter |
| Claim Reward! | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 5,500 XP, Galarian Slowking* Encounter, and 3 Rare Candies |
Will there be any Field Research tasks for March 2023‘s Community Day?
During previous Community Day events, there have been unannounced tasks that focused on the Community Day featured Pokémon and paid out various rewards. This time, the official Pokémon GO blog post about the event details March Community Day-themed Field Research being activated. These tasks will focus on catching Slowpoke and/or Galarian Slowpoke and will reward Trainers with King’s Rocks, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and more.
- Task: Catch 3 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke
- Reward: Slowpoke* Encounter OR Galarian Slowpoke* Encounter OR 1 King’s Rock OR 500 Stardust OR 5 Great Balls OR 2 Ultra Balls OR 2 Pinap Berries
This section will be updated once the event is live.
Are there any special Raids for March 2023‘s Community Day?
For March 2023’s Community Day, there will be a special Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day event.
On Saturday, March 18th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time special Four-Star Raids featuring Slowpoke* and Galarian Slowpoke* will be appearing at Gyms.
Four-Star Raid Bonuses
- Defeating a Slowpoke* and/or Galarian Slowpoke* Raid during this event will cause Slowpoke* and/or Galarian Slowpoke* to appear in a 300-meter (about 984.252 ft) radius around the Gym (where the Raid took place at) for 30 minutes.
- Shiny rates for Slowpoke* and Galarian Slowpoke* will be the same as March 2023 Community Day’s event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.
Four-Star Raid Limitations
- These Raids can only be accessed with Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes.
- Remote Raid Passes cannot be used.
Are there any Event Bundles for March 2023‘s Community Day?
There are will be some Event Bundles available. A complete list of Event Boxes will be added here once the event is live.
Are there any special event-themed stickers for March 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes – there will be an assortment of Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke-themed stickers. You can get them by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and/or purchasing them from Pokémon GO’s in-game shop during the event.
Are there any other bonuses/tasks for March 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes, March 2023’s Community Day does have additional bonuses/tasks – specifically Timed Research and Avatar Items.
Timed Research
A Timed Research focused on Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke will be issued to Trainers at the start of the event (Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 2 p.m. your local time) and will conclude the same day at 10 p.m. your local time. The tasks will be related to catching Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke and can reward Trainers (if completed) up to 4 King’s Rocks.
The Timed Research’s tasks and associated rewards will be added here once the event is live.
- Task: Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: 1 King’s Rock
- Task: Catch 5 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke
- Reward: 1 King’s Rock
- Task: Make 5 Nice Throws
- Reward: 1 King’s Rock
- Completion Reward: 1 King’s Rock
Avatar Items
Embrace your inner Slowpoke by dressing up your Avatar in the Slowpoke Hat and Slowpoke Tail Shirt. These items are currently available to purchase in Pokémon GO and will be available after the event.
- Slowpoke Hat: 150 PokéCoins
- Slowpoke Tail Shirt: 200 PokéCoins
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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