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Vanillite Community Day

Community Day
From Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 14:00 Until Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 17:00



*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.


Bonuses


Bonus

3× XP for catching Pokémon.

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2× Candy for catching Pokémon.

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2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.

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Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.

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Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.

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Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!

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One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day.*

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Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*


Vanillite family
Vanillite will appear more frequently in the wild.
Shiny's
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters
Featured Attack

Evolve Vanillish (Vanillite’s Evolution) from the beginning of the event until May 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time to get a Vanilluxe that knows the Charged Attack Avalanche.

Avalanche

  • Trainer Battles: 90 power
  • Gyms and raids: 85 power
Special Research [Paid]

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Vanillite Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete this research for even more rewards including the following.

  • 3 encounters with Vanillite that have a Might and Mastery–themed Special Background
  • Additional encounters with Vanillite
  • 1 Premium Battle Pass
  • 1 Rare Candy XL
Community Day Special Background Timed Research

Keep Community Day going with a Timed Research opportunity that will last for a week following the event!

Trainers that log in during April Community Day will receive Timed Research awarding an encounter with a Vanillite that has a Might and Mastery-themed Special Background. You’ll still have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Vanillite when you complete these research tasks!

Don’t forget, you can evolve Vanillish (Vanillite’s Evolution) during the week following the event to get a Vanilluxe that knows the Charged Attack Avalanche!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, May 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

April Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Vanillite to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Vanillite, and more!

If you GO out and explore with your community, you may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Vanillite that have a Might and Mastery–themed Special Background—if you’re lucky!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Vanillite Community Day!

Ultra Community Day Box [Paid]
An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 2 Rare Candies and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
Event Bundles [Paid]

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.

  • For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
  • For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.


About Community Day

Community Day is a monthly event where a specific Pokémon appears much more frequently in the wild for a few hours. Players can catch this Pokémon, hunt for Shinies, and enjoy bonuses such as increased XP or Stardust. The Pokémon often learns a unique move during the event.