Get ready, Pokémon Go trainers! February's Community Day is bringing a double dose of excitement with Karrablast and Shelmet taking center stage. Mark your calendars for February 9th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time – it's time to catch 'em all!
Pokémon Go February Community Day: Karrablast and Shelmet
This Community Day features Karrablast and Shelmet, appearing more frequently in the wild. Keep your eyes peeled for their Shiny forms too! The real reward? Evolving these Pokémon during the event (or until February 16th at 10:00 p.m. local time) unlocks powerful moves. Evolve Karrablast to get an Escavalier knowing Razor Shell (35 power in Trainer Battles, 55 power in Gyms and Raids), and evolve Shelmet for an Accelgor with Energy Ball (a whopping 90 power in all battle types).
A special research questline awaits, offering encounters with Karrablast and Shelmet featuring special Dual Destiny-themed backgrounds, plus a Premium Battle Pass and Rare Candy XL. And that's not all! A week-long Timed Research event follows the main event, providing more chances to encounter these Pokémon with their unique backgrounds. Simply log in during Community Day to unlock these bonus tasks.
Don't Miss Out on These Community Day Bonuses!
This Community Day is packed with incredible bonuses: 3x XP for catching Pokémon, double Candy, and a 2x chance for Trainers level 31 and above to receive Candy XL from catches. Lure Modules and Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will last a generous three hours. Plus, there's a fun photo-related surprise waiting for you—get snapping! Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and get ready for the fun!
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