The July 2023 Community Day was the seventy-third Community Day event, featuring Poliwag.[1]
Features[]
Group Play Bonuses:
* up to 10 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon[]
These Pokémon could photobomb five times during the event:
These Raid Bosses were available until 10:00 p.m. local time. All Raid Eggs only took 30 minutes to hatch, and the Raid time was 30 minutes.
4th TierThese Raids can only be accessed with Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used.
Exclusive move[]
In order to obtain Counter or Ice Beam, Trainers had to evolve Poliwhirl into Poliwrath or Politoed respectively after the start of event and up to 5 hours after the end of event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attacks.
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Field Research event tasks[]
Special Research[]
Slippery SwirlsSlippery Swirls Special Research was available during the event. The Poliwrath and Politoed in this research would know Counter or Ice Beam respectively if they were caught during event hours.
Professor Willow dialogue
- TRAINER! You’ll never guess what I saw on my walk earlier. It was a pond full of Poliwag!
- Poliwag tend to stay in water because they’re unsteady on their newly grown legs.
- They seem to aspire to land-based locomotion, though, so they do their best to waddle along when they get out of the water.
- Isn’t that moving? Those little Pokémon, trying their best against the odds to improve themselves... *sniff*
- We could all learn something from Poliwag about stepping out of our comfort zones. How about you take the chance to observe some now?
- Welcome back, TRAINER. How did your observations go? Did you see any Poliwag waddling around?
- Some researchers recommend that Trainers bring their Poliwag on walks every day to strengthen its legs.
- Of course, such regimented training isn’t necessary for Poliwhirl, Poliwag’s Evolution. Its two legs are well developed, and it can be seen marching all over in search of bug Pokémon to eat.
- Why don’t you try evolving a Poliwag, TRAINER? But be careful you don’t look at Poliwhirl’s swirl for too long. I’ll tell you about THAT when you get back!
- Nice Poliwhirl, TRAINER!
- Do you see the distinctive swirl on its belly? Staring at it causes drowsiness.
- In fact, parents have been known to use it in place of lullabies to help their children go to sleep.
- It’s a great Pokémon to have around when you’re struggling with insomnia, but less so when you’re *yaaawn* in the middle of...
- ... ... ...
- ...Ack! Sorry, TRAINER—looking at your Poliwhirl almost put me to sleep! Now, where was I? Ah, yes! Another special trait of Poliwhirl’s is that it can evolve into two different Pokémon!
- First, we have the brawny Poliwrath. Its body is solid muscle.
- When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drifting ice and plow forward.
- And second, we have the commanding Politoed! It’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
- Its cries sound like screams, but they actually served as inspiration for a beautiful ballad. I’d sure love to hear it!
- So, are you curious to see Poliwhirl’s Evolutions for yourself?
- Welcome back, TRAINER! What Pokémon did you decide to evolve your Poliwhirl into?
- Poliwrath? Politoed? One of each, perhaps?
- Whatever the case, remember to approach your research like a Poliwag learning how to walk—one step at a time!
- Thanks for all your help today, TRAINER. I’m feeling inspired after seeing your Poliwag’s journey, and I hope you are, too!
- Until next time—let’s GO!
Timed Research[]
Poliwag Limited ResearchPoliwag Limited Research Timed Research was available until 10 p.m. local time. Unlike Slippery Swirls, it is free and its sole purpose is to give King's Rocks.
PokéStop Showcase[]
PokéStop Showcases were available during the event:
| July 30th, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Biggest Size |
Stickers[]
Shop special offer[]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ July 2023 Community Day: Poliwag. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-07-10.
