As we enter summer and approach July, Niantic is ready to reveal Pokémon GO’s July Community Day star. Continuing with the Unova region starters, Tepig the Fire Pig Pokémon is next in line for the Community Day spotlight. You’ll see this feisty and adorable Fire-type Pokémon appear everywhere on Saturday, July 3rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (your local time).
The official Pokémon GO blog has all the details, so expect the following features and bonuses:
Features
- Tepig will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
- Evolve Pignite (Tepig’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get an Emboar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
- There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 50 Ultra Balls, five Incense, five Star Pieces, and an Elite Charged TM.
- For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Tepig Community Day-exclusive Special Research story, Roasted Berries.
- Stay tuned for when tickets for the Roasted Berries Special Research story go live! Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
Bonuses
- 3× Catch Stardust
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
Remember to follow any local guidelines and to stay safe while playing Pokémon GO, Trainers!
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Written by Jennifer Burch
Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
