October’s Pokemon GO Community Day: Catching Trapinch
The highly anticipated Pokemon GO Community Day for October puts the spotlight on the Ground-type Pokemon, Trapinch. This special event will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. During this time, Trapinch will be more abundant in the wild, offering trainers ample opportunity to catch as many as possible. However, the excitement doesn’t end there; there is a chance to encounter a rare Shiny Trapinch!
Evolution Bonus: Earth Power
Trainers who manage to evolve their Trapinch into Vibrava, and then into Flygon during the event or within two hours afterward, will be rewarded with a unique move called Earth Power. This move is typically unavailable to Flygon, making this an excellent opportunity to add a powerful move to your Pokemon’s arsenal.
Special Egg Hatches and Bonuses
During the Community Day hours, spinning PokéStops may grant you 2 km Eggs that will hatch into Trapinch. This is a great chance to obtain Trapinch with potential for strong IVs and great stats. Additionally, Lure Modules will last for three hours instead of the usual 30 minutes, further enhancing your chances of encountering rare Pokemon. To make things even more exciting, trainers will also earn triple the Catch XP for every Pokemon caught during the event.
Japan’s Postponement
Due to the impact of super typhoon Hagibis, the Trapinch Community Day event in Japan has been postponed. However, trainers from all other parts of the world can still enjoy the event as scheduled and make the most of this special day.
Overall, October’s Pokemon GO Community Day is an opportunity not to be missed. With increased Trapinch spawns, the chance to catch a Shiny Trapinch, the exclusive Earth Power move for Flygon, special egg hatches, extended Lure Module duration, and triple Catch XP, trainers are in for an exciting day of gameplay. Get ready to venture out and catch ’em all!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is October’s Pokemon GO Community Day taking place?
The Community Day event is happening on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time, except in Japan where it has been postponed due to super typhoon Hagibis.
2. What is the featured Pokemon for October’s Community Day?
Trapinch, a Ground-type Pokemon, is the star of October’s Community Day event.
3. What are the benefits of participating in this event?
During the event, Trapinch will appear more frequently in the wild, increasing the chances of catching it. There is also a possibility of encountering a rare Shiny variant. Evolving Trapinch into Vibrava and then into Flygon during the event or within two hours afterward grants Flygon a special move called Earth Power. Trainers may also receive 2 km Eggs that hatch into Trapinch and enjoy extended Lure Module duration, as well as triple the Catch XP for every Pokemon caught during the event.
4. Will the Trapinch Community Day event be held in Japan?
No, the Trapinch Community Day event in Japan has been postponed due to super typhoon Hagibis. However, trainers from all other parts of the world can still participate in the event as scheduled.
5. What makes Shiny Trapinch, Shiny Vibrava, and Shiny Flygon special?
Shiny Pokemon are rare variants with different coloration than their regular counterparts. Shiny Trapinch, Shiny Vibrava, and Shiny Flygon have made their debuts in Pokemon GO and provide trainers with the opportunity to collect these unique and visually stunning versions of the Pokemon.