Pokemon GO Charmander Community Day: Date & times, shiny variant, Special Research & more

Announced in late August, finding out the Charmander Community Day date and times has been a new priority for some Pokemon GO players - as well as if the Lizard Pokemon can be shiny and what Special Research will be available. Plus, this upcoming Community Day Classic is a great opportunity for those who've missed out on the dedicated Charmander celebration in the past.

So, let's dive right into everything to know about the Pokemon GO Charmander Community Day Classic, from its date and times to what Field and Special Research you can get with it.

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When is the Charmander Community Day Classic?

As confirmed on the game's official blog, Pokemon GO Charmander Community Day Classic is taking place on the date of Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 2PM to 5PM local time - with the featured Pokemon appearing much more frequently during those three hours.

The Charmander Community Day was first officially teased on the Pokemon GO Twitter, essentially confirming Charmander would be the star by a video featuring its cry.

When was the last Charmander Community Day?

Almost two years ago at the time of writing, the last Charmander Community Day was Saturday, October 17, 2020, with its featured attack being Dragon Breath if evolved within the post-event time limit.

The last dedicated Charmander Community Day in Pokemon GO before that in Pokemon GO was Saturday, May 19, 2018 - its featured attack at the time was Blast Burn if evolved within the post-event time limit. 

Although Charmander was also a part of the December 2018 Community Day event from November 30 until December 3 of that year, its featured attack also being Blast Burn, it was shared with the 11 other Pokemon with their own individual Community Days that year.

Even though Charmander has already had two dedicated Community Days, this Community Day Classic is an ideal chance for new or lapsed Pokemon GO players who've missed out on past events over the years. 

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Can Charmander be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Charmander can be shiny in Pokemon GO. What's more, Community Days are ideal opportunities to catch shiny Pokemon variants like Charmander's if you haven't already - since the odds of encountering shinys during these events go up from the standard 1-in-500 to 1-in-25. 

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Field Research tasks for Charmander Community Day

Also according to the information provided by LeekDuck, the Charmander Community Day Classic Field Research tasks, along with their possible rewards, are as follows: 

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Will there be Special Research for Charmander Community Day?

Yes, although the specific tasks and rewards aren’t yet known, LeekDuck has revealed that event-exclusive Special Research for the Charmander Community Day Classic will be available in Pokemon GO.

Although you’ll need to purchase access to the Community Day Classic-exclusive Special Research story, available for $1.00 (US) or the equivalent in your local currency, the tasks and rewards will likely allow you to catch even more Charmander - or even Charmelon and Charizard - will make it more than worth the price.

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Timed Research rewards for Charmander Community Day Classic

Although the tasks for it aren't yet known, the Charmander Community Day Classic will also featured Timed Research, which rewards Charizard Mega Energy and additional XP.

Like the event itself, this Timed Research and its rewards will be available from 2PM until 5PM local time on September 2.  

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Bonuses during Charmander Community Day Classic

In line with other Pokemon GO Community Days, the Charmander Classic event will feature a variety of bonuses for players who take part:

• Increased Charmander spawns
• Three times as much Stardust for catching Pokemon
• Get photobombed by Charmander up to five times when taking AR snapshots
• Incenses will last for three hours
• Lures will last for three hours

Featured attack: Does Charizard have a Community Day move?

Yes, Charizard does have a Community Day move in Pokemon GO which it obtains within a post-event time limit. In the case of this Community Day Classic, if you evolve a Charmelon (Charmander's evolution) between 2PM and 7PM local time, two hours after the event ends, your new Charizard will know two event-exclusive moves: the Fast Attack: Dragon Breath, and the Charged Attack: Blast Burn.

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That’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO Charmander Community Day Classic - covering the date and times, shiny variant, Field & Special Research, and event bonuses. 

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