Pokémon GO's March 2025 Community Day Event: Fuecoco and Beyond
The March 2025 Pokémon GO Community Day extravaganza kicks off with Fuecoco, the fiery croc Pokémon! This article details the event, upcoming Community Days, and the Beloved Buddies Timed Research rewards.
March Community Day: Fuecoco's Fiery Debut
Fuecoco takes center stage on March 8th, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time). Expect increased Fuecoco spawns and boosted Shiny rates! Evolving your Fuecoco to Skeledirge (via Crocalor) within a week of the event unlocks the powerful Charged Attack, Blast Burn. Skeledirge can also learn Torch Song, anytime after evolution.
A Special Research Opportunity
A Timed Research event offers a Fuecoco encounter with a Seasonal Special Background, further enhancing Shiny encounter chances! Complete the tasks by March 15th, 2025, at 10:00 pm (local time). For $2.00, access the exclusive Community Day Special Research, including three Fuecoco encounters (all with Seasonal Special Backgrounds), Battle Passes, and Rare Candies. This ticket is giftable to Great Friends and above.
Upcoming Community Day Events
Pokémon GO has announced Community Day dates through May:
- Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Community Day Classic)
- Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Community Day Classic)
Community Day Classic events revisit past favorites, like Ralts (featured in August 2019 and January 2025). The remaining dates will spotlight new Pokémon, yet to be revealed.
Beloved Buddies Event: Candela or Arlo?
The Beloved Buddies event, featuring Dhelmise, includes Timed Research with two paths: Candela (Team Valor) and Arlo (Team GO Rocket). Initial tasks reward Ultra Balls, Remoraid, and Mantine encounters. Choose your path wisely, as rewards differ!
Candela's path offers Poffins, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and encounters with Luvdisc, Shellder, and Rapidash. Arlo's path provides similar items, a Pocket Radar, and encounters with Cubone, Slowpoke, and Scizor. The choice is yours! Learn more about the Beloved Buddies event in a dedicated article.
