Get ready, Trainers! The *Pokemon GO* Fuecoco Community Day is on the horizon, offering you a fantastic opportunity to catch the Fire Croc Pokemon and maybe even snag a Shiny version. Here's your comprehensive guide to make the most of this exciting event.
Pokemon GO Fuecoco Community Day Date & Time
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The Fuecoco Community Day will kick off in Pokemon GO on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. During this period, Fuecoco will be appearing more frequently in the wild, as highlighted in the official Pokemon GO blog. In our experience, Community Days feature the spotlight Pokemon in about 80-90% of spawns, making it an excellent time to gather Candies for evolving and powering up Fuecoco's full evolution line for your competitive roster.
Can Fuecoco Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
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Yes, Fuecoco can indeed be Shiny in Pokemon GO, with a boosted Shiny rate of 1 in 25 during the Community Day, compared to the usual 1 in 512. This makes the event a prime opportunity to add the unique, alternative-colored variant to your collection. While it's not guaranteed with every encounter, dedicated players are likely to find a Shiny Fuecoco with enough persistence during the three-hour event.
Fuecoco’s Evolutions in Pokemon GO
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Fuecoco evolves into Crocalor and then into Skeledirge, requiring 25 and 100 Fuecoco Candies respectively. Both evolutions are already in the game, but the Community Day offers a chance to obtain a Skeledirge with a special attack.
Skeledirge Featured Attack
Evolving Fuecoco into Crocalor during the Community Day on March 8, or up to a week after, allows you to later evolve it into a Skeledirge that knows Blast Burn, a Charged Attack not typically available in its standard moveset.
Torch Song Update
Additionally, Skeledirge can learn Torch Song during and after the Community Day, a Charged Attack that enhances its Attack stat by one stage while inflicting damage in Pokemon GO battles.
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Community Day Event Bonuses
During the Fuecoco Community Day, and until 10:00 PM on March 8, you'll benefit from the following bonuses:
- 300% more Stardust for catching Pokemon
- Double the Candy for catching Pokemon
- Double the chance for Trainers Level 31+ to receive XL Candy from catches
- Lure Modules activated during the event last for three hours instead of 30 minutes
- Incenses activated during the event last for three hours instead of 60 minutes
- A "surprise" triggered by taking snapshots
- Ability to perform two Special Trades per day instead of one
- 50% less Stardust required for trades
Tips for the Fuecoco Community Day in Pokemon Go
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To maximize your experience during the Fuecoco Community Day, stock up on Pinap Berries. Each catch with a Pinap Berry will yield double the usual Fuecoco Candy, and with the event bonuses, you'll go from three to six Candies per catch, escalating to twelve with a Pinap Berry.
If you're planning to play the full three hours, don't forget to bring Lure Modules and Incense. Utilizing these at PokeStops will significantly increase Fuecoco spawns, boosting your chances of encountering a Shiny Fuecoco through more encounters.
Now that you're all set for Fuecoco's Community Day, don't forget to check out the latest Pokemon GO promo codes for free items. Also, learn if you can evolve Dunsparce in Pokemon GO to further enhance your Pokedex.
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