Exciting Updates for Pokémon GO: Eevee Takes Center Stage in July Community Day Classic
Pokémon GO enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to as new events and content are frequently introduced. In this upcoming July Community Day Classic, the beloved Evolution Pokémon, Eevee, will shine brightly with special bonuses, unique attacks, and exciting gameplay opportunities.
July Community Day Classic: All About Eevee
Mark your calendars for July 5 and 6, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. During this two-day event, Trainers will have the chance to encounter Eevee more frequently in the wild. If luck is on your side, you may even discover a Shiny Eevee during your adventures!
Featured Attacks and Evolving Eevee
One of the highlights of this Community Day Classic is the opportunity to evolve Eevee into its various forms. Any Eevee evolved during the event period, which extends until July 12, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time, will learn a special charged attack. Here’s a breakdown of the featured attacks associated with each evolution:
- Eevee caught or hatched during this time will know the charged attack Last Resort.
- Vaporeon will learn the charged attack Scald.
- Jolteon will have the charged attack Zap Cannon.
- Flareon will know the charged attack Superpower.
- Espeon will learn the charged attack Shadow Ball.
- Umbreon will have the charged attack Psychic.
- Leafeon will know the fast attack Bullet Seed.
- Glaceon will learn the charged attack Water Pulse.
- Sylveon will know the charged attack Psyshock.
This special feature encourages Trainers to evolve their Eevee during the event for the chance to enhance their Pokémon’s battle capabilities.
Event Bonuses to Maximize Your Experience
In addition to the exciting gameplay features, the July Community Day Classic will also include several event bonuses that will enhance your Pokémon GO experience:
- Evolving Eevee into Espeon requires walking just 1 km with Eevee as your buddy.
- Evolving Eevee into Umbreon also requires walking 1 km with Eevee as your buddy.
- Evolving Eevee into Sylveon will need you to earn seven hearts with Eevee as your buddy.
- Egg Hatch Distance will be reduced to 1/4 during the event.
- Any Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
- Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will also last for three hours.
Trainers are encouraged to take advantage of these bonuses to maximize their in-game rewards and encounters.
Special Research Opportunities
To add even more excitement to the Community Day Classic, Trainers can participate in exclusive Special Research tasks. These tasks are available for a fee of $1.99 (or the equivalent in local currency) and will reward players with various items, including a Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, and additional encounters with Eevee and its evolutions.
Completing the Special Research will also yield three encounters with Eevee that feature a Delightful Days-themed special background. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your Pokémon collection!
Timed Research for Community Day
In addition to the Special Research, Trainers logging in during the Community Day Classic will receive Timed Research that leads to an encounter with an Eevee sporting a Delightful Days-themed special background. Completing these tasks will also increase your chances of encountering a Shiny Eevee, making it a thrilling pursuit for dedicated players.
Keep in mind that the Timed Research tasks must be completed, and rewards claimed by July 12, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to log in and participate during the event.
Field Research and Rewards
As part of the July Community Day Classic, field research tasks focused on catching Eevee will also be available. Completing these tasks can yield rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, and even more encounters with Eevee. Trainers who explore their local areas may also stumble upon field research that leads to encounters with Eevee adorned with the Delightful Days special background.
PokéStop Showcases and Community Interaction
During the Eevee Community Day Classic, Trainers should keep an eye out for showcases at various PokéStops. These showcases can offer additional rewards and opportunities for engagement within the community.
For those looking to connect with fellow Trainers, Niantic provides a Community Day map that highlights popular locations where players often gather. You can use this map to find local events, trade, battle, or join raids with other players in your area.
August Community Day Voting
As if that wasn’t enough excitement, the Pokémon GO team has announced that Community Day voting will return for August! From June 7 at 6:00 p.m. PDT to June 8 at 6:00 p.m. PDT, players can cast their votes for which Pokémon they want to see featured in the August Community Day. Candidates include Frillish, Wimpod, Rookidee, and Lechonk, each with their own featured attacks.
Make sure to participate in the voting process to help decide which Pokémon will take the spotlight in August!
Conclusion
The upcoming July Community Day Classic featuring Eevee promises to be an exhilarating event filled with unique gameplay experiences, special bonuses, and opportunities to enhance your Pokémon lineup. With the chance to evolve Eevee into its various forms, enjoy limited-time bonuses, and participate in exclusive research tasks, this event is a must for any Pokémon GO Trainer. Get ready to catch ‘em all and enjoy the delightful days ahead!
