Pikipek takes the spotlight for Pokémon GO’s November 2025 Community Day, bringing boosted spawns, a new Community Day move for Toucannon, and a strong set of bonuses aimed at XP grinding, candy gains, and trading.
Pikipek Community Day date, time, and basics
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| Event time | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time |
| Featured Pokémon | Pikipek (Normal/Flying) |
| Wild spawns | Pikipek appears much more often in the wild during the 3‑hour window |
| Shiny availability | Shiny Pikipek, Shiny Trumbeak, and Shiny Toucannon are available, with elevated odds during the event |
| Seasonal background | Some Pikipek encounters can have a Tales of Transformation–themed Special Background |
| Seasonal note | This is the last Community Day where the featured Pokémon can have a Seasonal Special Background |
During the event window, Pikipek is the dominant wild spawn. Any weather that boosts Normal or Flying types (Partly Cloudy, Windy) will further push its appearance and CP ceiling.
Featured move: Beak Blast Toucannon
The main gameplay hook is the exclusive move for Toucannon. Evolving during the evolution window grants Beak Blast automatically.
| Requirement | Window | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Evolve Pikipek → Trumbeak → Toucannon | From 2:00 p.m. to up to four hours after Community Day ends (until 9:00 p.m. local time) | Toucannon learns the Charged Attack Beak Blast |
| Move | Mode | Power | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beak Blast | Trainer Battles | 110 | Flying (Charged Attack) |
| Beak Blast | Gyms and raids | 125 | Flying (Charged Attack) |
Beak Blast gives Toucannon a hard‑hitting Flying‑type Charged Attack that pairs naturally with its STAB typing. Toucannon does not suddenly become a top‑tier Flying attacker in the wider raid or PvP meta, but this is still Toucannon’s best‑in‑slot Flying move and the version you want if you collect or use the line at all.
Pikipek evolution line and candy costs
If you plan to evolve multiple lines during the extended move window, it helps to know the candy requirements up front.
| From | To | Candy cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikipek | Trumbeak | 25 Pikipek Candy | First evolution |
| Trumbeak | Toucannon | 100 Pikipek Candy | Second evolution; must be during the event or the four‑hour extension for Beak Blast |
With 2× catch candy, extra candy from trades, and a Normal or Flying‑type Mega Evolution active, building enough candy for several Toucannon is realistic within the three‑hour play window.
Community Day bonuses and timings
November’s Community Day focuses heavily on XP and candy, with trade and lure bonuses stretching longer than the core event.
| Bonus | Effect | Active time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3× catch XP | Triple experience for each Pokémon caught | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Strong leveling window; stack with Lucky Egg if desired |
| 2× catch Candy | Double candy for every catch | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Great for building Pikipek candy and candy for incidental spawns |
| 2× XL Candy chance (31+) | Increased chance to get Candy XL from catching | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Applies to Trainers level 31 and above |
| Incense duration | Incense lasts 3 hours | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Does not include Daily Adventure Incense |
| Lure Module duration | Standard Lure Modules last 1 hour | 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Golden Lure Modules are excluded |
| Lure Module spawn bonus | Pikipek has a very high chance to appear at lured PokéStops | 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Lure‑spawned Pikipek keep boosted shiny odds and can have Special Backgrounds |
| Extra Special Trade | +1 Special Trade (max 3 for the day) | 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Useful for legendary, mythical, or shiny swaps |
| Reduced trade Stardust | 50% less Stardust required for trades | 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Applies to all trades during the window |
| Snapshot surprise | AR snapshots can trigger Pikipek photobombs | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Extra encounters on top of wild spawns |
Because some bonuses run to 9:00 p.m., it’s entirely viable to use the core event window for catching and then do most of your trading and evolving afterward, once you have evaluated IVs and shinies.
Shiny Pikipek and practical shiny odds
Community Days apply an elevated shiny rate to the featured Pokémon, and Pikipek follows that pattern. During the event and for Pikipek attracted by regular Lure Modules between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., every encounter with Pikipek rolls with higher‑than‑normal shiny odds and a chance to have the Tales of Transformation–themed Special Background.
As with any Community Day, there is no guaranteed shiny. The elevated rate is felt over many encounters: the more Pikipek you can check within the Community Day and lure‑extended window, the more likely you are to come away with multiple shinies for evolution and trading.
Special Research and Field Research
There are two structured ways to add more Pikipek encounters and resources on top of wild spawns: paid Special Research and free Field Research.
| Type | Access | What it offers | Key Pikipek perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Day Special Research | US$1.99 ticket (or local equivalent) | Three research pages with catch, throw, spin, and exploration tasks |
Multiple Pikipek encounters, including three with Tales of Transformation Special Background; 1 Premium Battle Pass; 1 Rare Candy XL; extra Pikipek Candy and Candy XL; Stardust, Ultra Balls, Star Piece, Incense, Charge TM, Silver Pinap Berry, Rocket Radar, Premium Raid Pass, XP, and Rare XL Candy as listed on the in‑game ticket |
| Field Research | Free from PokéStops during the event | Simple tasks like catching Pikipek or catching while in a party | Pikipek encounters (some with a chance for Tales of Transformation Special Background), Great Balls, Ultra Balls, Pinap Berries, Stardust |
Special Research tickets can be purchased for your own account or gifted to friends you have reached at least Great Friends with. Tickets are non‑refundable under standard Pokémon GO terms and do not come with an in‑game medal or story elements for this event. Special Research is also included in a low‑cost Ultra Community Day Box on the Pokémon GO Web Store.
To buy or gift the Research, use the in‑game shop, or purchase the Ultra Community Day Box via the official web store at store.pokemongo.com.
Ultra Community Day Box and web store offer
There is a small paid bundle tied to Pikipek’s Community Day on the Pokémon GO Web Store:
| Bundle | Contents | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Community Day Box |
3 Rare Candies; 1 Pikipek Community Day Special Research ticket |
US$1.99 (or local equivalent) | Available starting November 24 at 10:00 a.m. PST, during Pikipek Community Day period |
A separate description lists a variant with five Ultra Balls and one ticket; check the live offer in the web store to confirm the exact contents for your region.
Lure Module strategy and extended Pikipek spawns
The lure mechanic is the most unusual part of this Community Day. Even after the standard event hours end, Lure Modules continue to pull in Pikipek for seven hours total.
- Any standard Lure Module activated between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. lasts for one hour.
- During that entire 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. window, PokéStops with an active regular Lure Module have a very high chance to spawn Pikipek.
- These lure‑spawned Pikipek retain boosted shiny odds and can roll the Tales of Transformation Special Background.
Practically, that means you can spend the core 2:00–5:00 p.m. period catching everywhere and then rely on a network of lured stops into the evening to top up your shiny count or chase better IVs while you focus on trades and evolutions.
XP grinding and resource planning
Triple catch XP is the standout bonus for many players. Combined with the dense spawn rate and potential for fast‑catch techniques, it’s one of the best leveling windows of the Tales of Transformation season.
- Running a Lucky Egg during all or part of the 3× XP period effectively turns every catch into 6× base catch XP.
- Throw quality still matters: Great and Excellent throws stack on top, so practicing consistency can significantly increase total XP earned.
- PokéStops with Lures and Incense active maximize the number of catch attempts you can make in place, minimizing downtime.
Because candy and XL candy bonuses are also active, this Community Day doubles as a strong farming event for Stardust (via Field Research), candy, and XL candy on top of raw XP.
Best Mega Evolutions to run during Pikipek Community Day
A Mega Evolution matching Pikipek’s typing will add extra candy (and, at higher Mega levels, bonus XL candy chances) for every catch of that type.
| Mega Pokémon | Relevant type | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Y Charizard | Flying | Boosts Flying‑type candy and damage; widely owned and often already leveled |
| Mega Pidgeot | Normal/Flying | Matches both of Pikipek’s types for maximum candy gains |
| Mega Kangaskhan | Normal | Covers the Normal typing for extra candy on Pikipek catches |
| Mega Pinsir | Bug/Flying | Provides Flying‑type coverage if you prefer a non‑Pidgeot option |
| Mega Aerodactyl | Rock/Flying | Another solid Flying Mega many players keep powered up from raid use |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon/Flying | High‑power option if you have it built; offers the same Flying‑type candy boost |
| Mega Lopunny | Normal/Fighting | Normal typing helps with Pikipek candy gains |
| Mega Audino | Normal/Fairy | Another Normal‑type Mega for candy farming |
Only one Mega can be active at a time, so pick a Normal or Flying Mega that you already have at a high or max Mega level to squeeze the most out of your catch volume.
Pikipek CP values by level
Trainers targeting specific IV spreads or Showcase entries may want quick reference values for Pikipek’s maximum CP by level.
| Level | Max CP | Level | Max CP | Level | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 2 | 40 | 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 | 122 | 6 | 150 |
| 7 | 177 | 8 | 205 | 9 | 232 |
| 10 | 260 | 11 | 286 | 12 | 312 |
| 13 | 338 | 14 | 364 | 15 | 390 |
| 16 | 416 | 17 | 442 | 18 | 468 |
| 19 | 494 | 20 | 520 | 21 | 546 |
| 22 | 572 | 23 | 598 | 24 | 624 |
| 25 | 650 | 26 | 676 | 27 | 702 |
| 28 | 728 | 29 | 754 | 30 | 780 |
| 31 | 793 | 32 | 806 | 33 | 819 |
| 34 | 832 | 35 | 845 | 36 | 858 |
| 37 | 871 | 38 | 884 | 39 | 897 |
| 40 | 910 | 41 | 922 | 42 | 933 |
| 43 | 945 | 44 | 957 | 45 | 969 |
| 46 | 981 | 47 | 993 | 48 | 1005 |
| 49 | 1017 | 50 | 1029 |
In the wild, Pikipek can appear between level 1 and 30, or up to level 35 when weather‑boosted. That caps its natural wild CP at 780 unboosted or 845 when boosted.
Community connection and where to play
Community Day remains a social event by design. There are a few built‑in tools if you want to find other Trainers nearby:
- The in‑game Community Day map lists Community Ambassador meetups and popular parks where players historically gather.
- Niantic’s Campfire app hosts local Pokémon GO meetups, raid groups, and Community Day gatherings.
- Checking in at Community Ambassador events can unlock Timed Research with extra Pikipek encounters featuring the Tales of Transformation background and additional item rewards.
These locations are suggestions rather than official events; standard safety advice still applies. If you prefer to play solo, the bonuses and lure mechanics work just as well in any area with a good density of PokéStops and spawn points.
Between triple XP, extended lure‑based Pikipek spawns, and Beak Blast for Toucannon, November’s Community Day leans more toward progression and collection than high‑end meta impact. Treated as a chance to power‑level an account, fill a shiny line, and stockpile candy, it’s an efficient three‑hour window with useful bonuses stretching into the evening.
