As 2023 draws to a close, Pokémon GO Trainers have one final hurrah with a special two-day Community Day event on Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17, 2023. This celebration offers a unique opportunity to catch up on all the exciting Pokémon featured in Community Days throughout the year.
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Event Details: December Community Day 2023
Dates and Time:
- Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023
- 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses:
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokémon
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
- Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours
- One additional Special Trade can be made, for a maximum of two per day
- Trades made during the event will require 50% less Stardust
Note: While most bonuses are only active on December 16 and 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, these bonuses will be active from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on those days.
Featured Pokémon:
A different set of Pokémon will be highlighted on each event day, with the same chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon as their original Community Days.
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Saturday, December 16, 2023:
- Slowpoke
- Galarian Slowpoke
- Togetic
- Chespin
- Fennekin
- Noibat
Sunday, December 17, 2023:
- Poliwag
- Wooper
- Paldean Wooper
- Timburr
- Axew
- Froakie
- Grubbin
Lucky Encounter Opportunities:
For the last ten minutes of each hour between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Trainers may encounter special Pokémon.
A Recap of the Festivities: Seize the Chance to Catch ‘Em All!
As we bid farewell to 2023, Pokémon GO Trainers have the chance to reminisce about the exhilarating Community Days of the past year. Whether you missed out on some of the highlighted Pokémon or simply want to relive the excitement, the December Community Day 2023 event offers a perfect opportunity.
Tips for Trainers:
- Stock up on Poké Balls and Berries to make the most of increased Pokémon spawns.
- Activate Incense and Lure Modules for extended Pokémon encounters.
- Make the most of the reduced Stardust requirement for trades.
- Coordinate with friends to maximize Special Trades.
Reflecting on a Year of Pokémon Adventures:
Community Days have been a cornerstone of Pokémon GO, fostering community engagement and bringing Trainers together. The December Community Day 2023 serves as a delightful retrospective, allowing Trainers to round off the year by capturing Pokémon memories.
As the sun sets on 2023, step into this festive Pokémon catching celebration, relish the bonuses, and cherish the chance to encounter some of the most beloved Pokémon from the past year. Happy catching, Trainers!