Ultimate Preparation Guide for Pokemon GO Mankey Community Day

Upcoming Pokémon GO Mankey Community Day on November 10, 2024

The highly anticipated Pokémon GO Mankey Community Day is scheduled for November 10, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. This event marks the final Community Day of the year and promises to be one of the most thrilling to date, despite some initial community skepticism. Following the main event, trainers can also engage in 4-star raids featuring Primeape from 5 PM to 10 PM local time.

As an exciting twist, the evolution requirement for Annihilape will be modified to better cater to players’ needs, remaining effective from 2 PM to 10 PM local time on the event day.

Comprehensive Overview of Features and Event Bonuses

Pokémon GO Mankey Community Day poster — Pokémon GO Mankey Community Day promotional poster (Image via TPC)

Event Features

During Mankey Community Day, here are the notable features:

Wild Encounters: Mankey will appear with significantly increased spawn rates, and shiny Mankey can be found at enhanced rates of 1 in 25.

Field Research Rewards

Players can also earn various items through field research, including:

Shiny Mankey (boosted to 1 in 25)
Stardust
Great Balls
Ultra Balls
Pinap Berries

4-Star Raids

Players will have the option to engage in 4-star raids featuring:

Primeape (note: shiny encounters are unavailable from these raids).

Winning these raids will spawn additional Mankey around the gym for a duration of 30 minutes, which will also feature the Community Day shiny odds.

Event Bonuses

Throughout the Mankey Community Day, several bonuses will be active:

Special Evolution Requirement: Players can evolve Primeape into Annihilape after catching 20 Fighting-type Pokémon with Primeape as your buddy.*
Triple Catch XP.
Double Catch Candy.
Increased chances of Pokémon providing Candy XL for Trainers level 31 and above.
Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will also last for three hours when activated during the event.
Taking snapshots during Community Day can yield a surprise.
One additional Special Trade can be conducted, making a total of two for the event.*
Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*Note: Bonuses marked with an asterisk will remain active until 10 PM local time on November 10, while other bonuses are exclusive to the 2 PM to 5 PM window.

Exclusive Charged Attack

When evolving Mankey into Primeape and then into Annihilape, trainers will obtain Pokémon that have access to the exclusive Charged Attack Rage Fist. The specifics of this move are:

Trainer Battles: 50 power, increases Attack by one stage
Gyms and Raids: 100 power

Maximizing Your Experience: Tips and Tricks

Mankey and its evolutions — Mankey alongside its evolutions (Image via TPC)

To fully capitalize on the opportunities available during Pokémon GO Mankey Community Day, consider the following strategies:

Team Up with Friends: Engaging in the event with friends increases local spawns, enhancing your chances of finding shiny Mankey and hunting for high IV Pokémon.
Activate Lucky Eggs: With the 3x catch XP bonus, using Lucky Eggs can amplify your XP gain significantly.
Employ Pinap Berries: Utilizing Pinap Berries during the Harvest Festival candy bonus nets you 8x candy per catch for Mankey.
Mega Evolve a Fighting-type: This can further boost candy acquisition, with options including Lucario, Heracross, Blaziken, Lopunny, and Medicham.
Use Pokémon GO Autocatchers: For those with a busy schedule, autocatchers are a useful tool to keep catching Mankey while on the move.
Participate in 4-Star Raids: These raids provide additional Mankey spawns with shiny odds, a great opportunity for those who miss the main event hours.
Evolve Strategically: Evolve Mankey and Primeape between 2 PM and 10 PM to obtain versions with the exclusive Rage Fist attack, critical for players focused on PvP.
Manage Shadow Mankey: If you own a Shadow Mankey without Frustration, evolve it to get a Shadow Annihilape with Rage Fist. If it knows Frustration, ensure it has a second Charged Attack before evolving to learn the Community Day move.

This guide encompasses strategies to enhance your participation in the Pokémon GO Mankey Community Day, maximizing both your enjoyment and rewards from the event.

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