Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pok\u00e9mon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pok\u00e9mon. For one day each month, a specific Pok\u00e9mon will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pok\u00e9mon will be boosted. There are also other perks to Community Day \u2013 such as the featured Pok\u00e9mon knowing at least one exclusive attack through evolution, increased duration for Lure Modules, Event Boxes, and more.<\/p>\n
While Community Day is only one day a month (typically), Pok\u00e9mon 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 Pok\u00e9mon from the same and previous year will return via Raids, Eggs, and increased spawns. So if you\u2019re unable to partake in a specific Community Day, there\u2019s always another chance to catch that Pok\u00e9mon again (and its Shiny version)!<\/p>\n
In addition to that, Community Days of old return 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).<\/p>\n
Please note that the Community Day events resemble ones from the first few years of this event. Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day, a \u201csub-event\u201d which featured special Raid encounters with the Community Day featured Pok\u00e9mon or its evolution, has been quietly removed (along with Community Day exclusive stickers). Sometimes additional Timed Research will be issued during or right after Community Day and will feature the Pok\u00e9mon for that month\u2019s Community Day, but it will vary by event.<\/p>\n
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When will Pok\u00e9mon GO\u2019s April 2026 Community Day take place?<\/p>\n
April 2026\u2019s Community Day<\/a> will be happening on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 from\u00a02 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What Pok\u00e9mon is being showcased for April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n The Pok\u00e9mon featured for this April 2026\u2019s Community Day is Tinkatink. You\u2019ll find that Tinkatink will be appearing more frequently in the wild and, if you\u2019re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny one!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What is the exclusive attack for April 2026\u2019s Community Day?<\/p>\n Evolve Tinkatuff into Tinkaton (via 100\u00a0Tinkatink Candies) and you\u2019ll have a Tinkaton that will know Gigaton Hammer (Charged Attack).<\/p>\n Gigaton Hammer\u2019s attack stats are the following:<\/p>\n Trainer Battles: 130 power \u00a0<\/p>\n Notes: <\/p>\n This attack can only be learned when Tinkatuff is evolved into Tinkaton (via 100\u00a0Tinkatink Candies) on Saturday, April 11th, 2026\u00a0from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time. To evolve Tinkatink into Tinkatuff, it requires 25 Tinkatink Candies. \u00a0<\/p>\n Are there any bonuses for April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n Yes, the bonuses for Community Day are:<\/p>\n 3\u00d7 Stardust for catching Pok\u00e9mon Tinkatink will have the increased shiny rates (from Community Day) to be Shiny and may have a Special Background during these extended hours<\/p>\n Incense activated during the event will last for three hours (Daily Adventure Incense excluded) \u00a0<\/p>\n What is the Special Research Story for April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n The Community Day Special Research Story is called A Ton of Tinkatink. It\u2019s a paid-for quest that costs US$1.99 OR US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). Tickets can be purchased in-game as well as via the Pok\u00e9mon GO Web Store<\/a> through a special bundle. This Special Research can be gifted to Friends who have a Friendship level of Great Friends and higher. (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 and will not feature a story.)<\/p>\n A complete list of tasks and rewards for this Special Research Story will be added once the event is live.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Step 1\/3<\/p>\n Task: Catch 3 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Catch 5 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Catch 10 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Make 7 Nice Throws<\/p>\n Task: Make 5 Great Throws<\/p>\n Task: Make 5 Curveball Throws<\/p>\n Completion Rewards: Tinkatink* encounter (Special Background guaranteed), 50 Tinkatink Candies, and 5 Tinkatink XL Candies<\/p>\n Step 2\/3<\/p>\n Task: Catch 3 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Catch 5 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Catch 10 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatuff* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Use 3 Berries to help catch Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Task: Use 5 Berries to help catch Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Task: Use 7 Berries to help catch Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: 3 Silver Pinap Berries<\/p>\n Completion Rewards: Tinkatink* encounter (Special Background guaranteed), 7,500 Stardust, and 3 Rare Candies<\/p>\n Step 3\/3<\/p>\n Task: Catch 3 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Catch 5 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Catch 10 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkaton* encounter<\/p>\n Task: Spin 3 Pok\u00e9Stops or Gyms<\/p>\n Task: Spin 5 Pok\u00e9Stops or Gyms<\/p>\n Task: Explore 1 km<\/p>\n Reward: 1 Premium Battle Pass<\/p>\n Completion Rewards: Tinkatink* encounter (Special Background guaranteed), 10,000 XP, and 1 Rare Candy XL<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon marked with an * means that \u201cIf you\u2019re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Will there be any Field Research tasks for April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n For April 2026\u2019s Community Day event, the following Field Research tasks may be available (based on previous Community Day events, guide will be updated once the event is live):<\/p>\n Task: Catch 3 Tinkatink<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter OR 5 Great Balls OR 2 Ultra Balls OR 2 Pinap Berries OR 500 Stardust<\/p>\n Task: Catch 50 Pok\u00e9mon<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)<\/p>\n Task: Catch 5 Pok\u00e9mon while in a Party<\/p>\n Reward: Tinkatink* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon marked with an * means that \u201cIf you\u2019re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Will there be Pok\u00e9Stop Showcases during April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n No. During the Season of Memories in Motion, the scheduling of Pok\u00e9Stop Showcases shifted to Tuesdays. Thus, the Saturday and Sunday Pok\u00e9Stop Showcase session that would take place during Community Day events will not be happening.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Are there any special Raids for April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n For April 2026\u2019s Community Day, there will not be any special bonus Raid battles.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Are there any Event Bundles for April 2026\u2018s Community Day?<\/p>\n There will be some event bundles for sale via the in-game shop:<\/p>\n Great Box (480 Pok\u00e9Coins, purchase limit 1):\u00a030 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Incense, and 1 Lure Module. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\nGyms and Raids: 300 power<\/p>\n
\nEvolution Notes:<\/p>\n
\nTo evolve Tinkatuff into Tinkaton, it requires 100\u00a0Tinkatink Candies.
\nTherefore, if evolving Tinkatink to Tinkaton, a total of 125 Tinkatink Candies is required.<\/p>\n
\n2\u00d7 Candy for catching Pok\u00e9mon
\n2\u00d7 chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon
\nLure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour (Golden Lure Module excluded) (active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)<\/p>\n
\nTake a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! (Tinkatink photobomb spawn. Can be repeated up to 5 times.)
\nTrades made will require 50% less Stardust (active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)
\nOne additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day (active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)<\/p>\n
\nCommunity Day Box (1,350 Pok\u00e9Coins, purchase limit 1): 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, and 5 Lucky Eggs.<\/p>\n