Niantic has revealed details of the next Pokémon GO event happening this weekend, as they're holding a Community Day Classic featuring Deino.
Niantic has revealed details of the next Pokémon GO event happening this weekend, as they're holding a Community Day Classic featuring Deino . The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, happening from 2-5pm local time to all players, no matter what region or time zone they are in, as you'll get to experience several activities in a three-hour period.
We have more details below from the team. Credit: Niantic Pokémon GO Will Hold a Deino Community Day Classic Featured Attack Evolve Zweilous from the beginning of the event until May 16, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time to get a Hydreigon that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Brutal Swing Trainer Battles: 55 power Gyms and raids: 65 power Community Day Special Research For US$1.99 , you'll be able to access the Deino Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research. Complete this research for even more rewards, including the following. 3 encounters with Deino that have a Special Background Additional encounters with Deino 1 Premium Battle Pass 1 Rare Candy XL And even more goodies!
Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live. Don't forget: You're now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you've achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. * To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button. ** *Tickets are nonrefundable .
Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal and will not feature a story. **Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already. Event Bonuses 3× XP for catching Pokémon Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
Take a few snapshots during Community Day Classic for a surprise! Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon. * *While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, this will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time. Lure Module Bonus On May 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, Deino will have a very high chance of appearing at PokéStops with active regular Lure Modules.
Deino attracted to regular Lure Modules will still have an increased chance to be Shiny and may have a Special Background. That means more chances to encounter the featured Pokémon even after the event hours! Field Research May Community Day Classic–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Deino to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Deino, and more!
You may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Deino that have a Special Background—if you're lucky! Pokémon GO Web Store – Community Day Ultra Box The Community Day Ultra Box will be available for US$1.99 and includes an event ticket and five Ultra Balls!
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