Pokémon GO Community Day: Popplio Shines in August 2024

Mark your calendars for August 31, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, as Popplio, the adorable Water-type Pokémon from Alola, headlines this month’s Pokémon GO Community Day. This event is an excellent opportunity to catch Popplio and its Shiny variant, and evolve it into a Primarina that knows the exclusive Charged Attack, Hydro Cannon. Here’s a rundown of the event and tips to enhance your experience.

Event Details and Special Bonuses

• Popplio Abundance: Popplio will appear more frequently in the wild, significantly boosting your chances of encountering this Pokémon, including its Shiny form.
• Exclusive Move: Evolve Brionne into Primarina during the event, or up to five hours afterward, to obtain a Primarina with Hydro Cannon, a powerful Charged Attack.
• Bonuses: Players can enjoy double Candy, triple XP on catches, and an increased chance of earning XL Candy for trainers above level 31. Additionally, Lure Modules and Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.

Tips for Catching Shiny Popplio

1. Prepare in Advance: Stock up on PokéBalls by spinning PokéStops, completing Field Research tasks, and opening gifts from friends. This preparation ensures you have enough supplies to catch as many Popplio as possible.
2. Use Lures and Incense: To increase Popplio spawns, use Lure Modules on PokéStops and activate Incense. These tools are especially useful in drawing Popplio to your location.
3. Fast Catch Technique: Mastering this technique can help you quickly catch Pokémon and move on to the next, maximizing your catches during the limited event time.

Post-Event Activities

• Four-Star Raids: After the event, Brionne will appear in four-star raids. Successfully completing these raids will cause Popplio to appear around the Gym for 30 minutes, with the same chance of being Shiny as during the event.
• Special Trades: From 2 PM to 10 PM local time on Community Day, players can make one additional Special Trade, and all trades will require half the usual amount of Stardust.

For more details and updates, visit the official Pokémon GO website here. Happy hunting, and good luck finding that Shiny Popplio!