Pokemon GO July 2023 'Community Day Classic: Squirtle' Detailed

Community Day Classic returns in July! This event will feature the Tiny Turtle Pokémon, Squirtle! Niantic is excited to feature Squirtle, Pokémon No. 0007, during the 7th anniversary of Pokémon GO! July 2023 Community Day Classic: Squirtle runs Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward—from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time—to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.

Hydro Cannon

• Trainer Battles: 80 power
• Gyms and raids: 90 power

Squirtle-themed Field Research will be available! Catch Squirtle to earn an encounter with Squirtle wearing sunglasses.

Community Day Special Research story: Squirtle Community Day Classic

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Squirtle Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story. Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.

Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button. Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

• 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day Classic for a surprise!