Karrablast, Shelmet Star in Pokémon Go's February 2025 Community Day

Karrablast and Shelmet will be the stars of the February Pokémon Go Community Day, set to take place on Sunday, February 9th, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time. During this event, these Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, offering players a golden opportunity to catch them and possibly even encounter their Shiny forms. As with every Community Day, expect the usual bonuses and engaging research tasks to enhance your gaming experience.

By catching enough Karrablast and Shelmet during the event, you'll have the chance to evolve them into Escavalier and Accelgor, respectively. These evolutions come with exclusive charged attacks: Escavalier will learn Razor Shell, boasting 35 power in Trainer Battles and 55 in gyms and raids, while Accelgor will gain Energy Ball, with a consistent 90 power across all battles.

For those looking to dive deeper into the event, a Community Day Special Research story is available for purchase at $2 or the equivalent in your local currency. This ticket not only offers encounters with Karrablast and Shelmet featuring a special Dual Destiny-themed background but also includes additional encounters, a Premium Battle Pass, and Rare Candy XL.

Moreover, a free Timed Research quest will be accessible to all who log in during the event, providing another avenue to encounter these themed Pokémon, with an increased chance of finding their Shiny versions. Don't forget to redeem Pokémon Go codes for additional freebies to enrich your event experience.

Throughout the three-hour event window, various bonuses will be in effect. You'll earn triple XP and double Candy for catching Pokémon, with an enhanced chance for Trainers level 31 and above to receive Candy XL. Lure Modules and Incense will last the full three hours, and trading will be more advantageous, allowing for one additional Special Trade and reducing Stardust costs by 50%.

Community Day-themed Field Research tasks will reward you with Stardust, Great Balls, and more encounters with the event Pokémon. Keep an eye out for PokéStop Showcases, which offer yet another way to engage with the event.

For those looking to stock up on supplies, two Community Day bundles will be available in the in-game shop, alongside an Ultra Community Day Box on the Pokémon Go Web Store, available starting February 3rd.