May 2020 Community Day

The May 2020 Community Day was the twenty-eighth Community Day event, featuring Seedot.

Featured Pokémon
These Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event: PS Seedot PS Nuzleaf PS Shiftry

Seedot had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

There were also five chances per day to be photobombed by Seedot:

Exclusive move
In order to obtain Bullet Seed, Trainers had to evolve Nuzleaf into Shiftry after the start of event and up to 2 hours after the end of event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attack.

Field Research event tasks
There were several Field Research tasks exclusively for the duration of the event.

Special Research
Seeing Double is a Special Research campaign for Seedot Community Day. It cost $1 to access the Special Research. The Shiftry in this research would know Bullet Seed if it was caught during event hours.

Hey there, TRAINER! You surprised me, much like the Seedot that just fell from that tree over there. It really scared a Pidgey that was foraging nearby, and I’m pretty sure it did that on purpose. It’s easy for Seedot to trick people and Pokémon alike because Seedot are almost indistinguishable from acorns. Are they appearing in higher numbers right now, or am I seeing double? Could you help me investigate this nutty situation?

Welcome back, TRAINER! While you were away, I was just refreshing my memory on Seedot. Apparently, it attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head and sucks moisture from the tree it’s hanging from. The more water Seedot drinks, the glossier its body becomes. Thanks, Seedot, for reminding us to stay hydrated! Did you know that Seedot can evolve? AHHH! Sorry, I was just startled by another one. Why don’t you try evolving Seedot? Maybe it’ll get calmer and stop playing pranks on everyone!

On the one hand, fantastic work, Trainer. Your little Seedot has evolved into Nuzleaf, the Wily Pokémon. On the other hand, our plan to calm Seedot down by evolving it has backfired. Apparently, Nuzleaf can make a flute out of the leaf on its head, and the sound of that flute strikes fear and uncertainty into the hearts of people who hear it. I’m sorry. But I have faith that a brave Trainer like yourself can handle Nuzleaf just fine! Maybe if we try evolving it again...its next form will be less scary! Personally, I’ve been startled enough for one day of research!

So...your Nuzleaf has evolved into Shiftry, the Wicked Pokémon. Unfortunately, upon reviewing data on Shiftry, I learned it can be quite fearsome, too. Using its leafy fan, Shiftry can create wind gusts with speeds of up to one hundred feet per second. That’s strong enough to level houses! I think I need to go tie my mobile lab down! I’d rather be surprised by a Seedot than blown away by a Shiftry! Hah...lesson learned—stay up-to-date with Pokémon, even familiar ones! Thank you for your help researching this odd occurrence. Once these winds die down, I’ll be in touch about our next research adventure!

Shop special offer
Following items were available from the May Community Day Box item bundle in 2020.