Get ready, Trainers! The *Pokemon GO* Fuecoco Community Day is on the horizon, offering you a golden opportunity to catch the fiery Fuecoco and perhaps even snag a Shiny one. Here's your comprehensive guide to making the most of this exciting event.
Pokemon GO Fuecoco Community Day Date & Time
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Fuecoco Community Day will kick off at 2:00 PM and run until 5:00 PM. During these three hours, expect to see Fuecoco appearing more frequently in the wild, as highlighted by the *Pokemon GO* blog. From our experience with past Community Days, the featured Pokemon often accounts for 80-90% of spawns, making this an excellent chance to collect ample Candies for evolving and powering up Fuecoco's full evolution line to enhance your competitive team.
Can Fuecoco Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
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Yes, you can indeed encounter a Shiny Fuecoco during the Community Day, with the odds improved to 1 in 25. Compared to the standard 1 in 512 chance for encountering Shiny Pokemon, Community Days significantly boost your chances of adding a Shiny variant to your collection. While it's not a guaranteed catch, with enough persistence over the three-hour event, you're likely to encounter a Shiny Fuecoco.
Fuecoco’s Evolutions in Pokemon GO
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Fuecoco evolves into Crocalor with 25 Candies and then into Skeledirge with 100 Candies. Both evolutions are already accessible in the game, but the Community Day offers a special chance to obtain a Skeledirge with an exclusive move.
Skeledirge Featured Attack
Evolving Fuecoco into Crocalor during the Community Day on March 8, or up to a week later, allows you to evolve it into a Skeledirge that knows Blast Burn—a powerful Charged Attack not typically available in its moveset.
Torch Song Update
Additionally, Skeledirge can learn Torch Song, a Charged Attack that enhances its Attack stat by one stage while dealing damage, available from the Community Day onwards.
Community Day Event Bonuses
During the Fuecoco Community Day, and until 10:00 PM on March 8, you can enjoy the following bonuses:
- 300% more Stardust for catching Pokemon
- Double the amount of Candy for catching Pokemon
- Double the chance for Trainers Level 31+ to receive XL Candy from catches
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
- Incenses activated will also last for three hours
- A surprise when taking snapshots
- The ability to make 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 gains during the Fuecoco Community Day, stock up on Pinap Berries. Using a Pinap Berry on each Fuecoco catch, combined with the event's double Candy bonus, will net you 12 Candies per catch, significantly boosting your Candy collection.
If you're planning to play the entire duration, don't forget to bring Lure Modules and Incense. Deploying these at PokeStops will increase Fuecoco spawns, thereby enhancing your chances of encountering a Shiny Fuecoco through increased opportunities.
Now that you're all set for Fuecoco's Community Day, don't forget to check out the latest *Pokemon GO* promo codes for additional free items. Also, see if you can evolve Dunsparce in *Pokemon GO* to further complete your Pokedex.
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