Pokemon GO’s August 2025 Community Day has been officially announced, months after Rookidee was already confirmed as the featured creature. The newly detailedPokemon GOevent will take place at the tail end of August.
In February 2020, Niantic began experimenting withallowingPokemon GOCommunity Days to be actually decided by the community. Players could vote in-game by completing Field Research tasks, with each task counting as one vote for a candidate creature. While this format was not used for every Community Day that followed, player voting returned in various forms more than half a dozen times over the next five years.
The latest example of this trend materialized back in June, whenplayers got to vote on the August 2025Pokemon GOCommunity Day. Rookidee won the vote, which Niantic confirmed on June 10. Six weeks later, the developer shared all the details of the upcoming event, which is scheduled to kick off on August 30, at 2pm local time. As is the case with most such promos, the upcoming Community Day will run for exactly three hours.
For the duration of the event, the tiny bird Pokemon will spawn much more frequently in the wild. Players will also have a significantly increased chance of encountering ashiny variant ofPokemon GO’s Rookidee. Niantic isn’t in the habit of disclosing shiny rates, but if past CDs are any indication, fans can expect odds in the ballpark of 1 in 25, or approximately 4%. The event should hence offer an ample opportunity to stock up on Rookidee shinies.
Evolving Corvisquire during the Community Day or up to a week afterward (until September 6, at 10pm local time) will reward a Corviknight that knows the Charged Attack Air Cutter, which costs 45 and 55 power in Trainer and Gym/Raid battles, respectively. Despite its Corviknight exclusivity and same-type attack bonus,Pokemon GOPvP playersare unlikely to find much use for this move, which is generally considered to be on the weaker end of the Charged Attack spectrum.
The August 30 event will bring a mix of bonuses, including 1/4 hatch distance, a Candy boost, and extended Lure and Incense durations. Additionally, for $1.99, players will be able to access a Special Research story that includes three encounters with Rookidee with a Delightful Days-themed Special Background and one Premium Battle Pass, among several other benefits. The Delightful Days Rookidee will also be available to F2P players via a themed Timed Research task. While the objective will be time-limited, it won’t have to be completed during the Community Day, but only until September 6, at 10pm local time.
Featured CD Pokemon
Featured CD Attack
Evolve Corvisquire (Rookidee’s Evolution) between the beginning of the event and Jun 17, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time to get a Corviknight that knows the Charged AttackAir Cutter:
Community Day Special Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Rookidee Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete this research for even more rewards including:
And even more goodies!
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.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.
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 August Community Day will receive Timed Research awarding an encounter with a Rookidee that has a Delightful Days–themed Special Background. You’ll even have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Rookidee when you complete these research tasks!
Don’t forget, Trainers, you can evolve Corvisquire (Rookidee’s Evolution) during the week following the event to get a Corviknight that knows the Charged Attack Air Cutter!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, Jun 01, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Event Bonuses
*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.
CD Field Research
August Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Rookidee to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Rookidee, and more!
If you GO out and explore with your community, you may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Rookidee that have Delightful Days–themed Special Backgrounds—if you’re lucky!
Pokemon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box
An Ultra Community Day Box featuring three Max Potions and one Special Research ticket will be available on thePokémon GO Web Storeduring the event for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This web store deal will be available starting August 25 at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
