Gourmelet Community Day: May 9, 2026, an Event You Can't Miss!

Gourmelet Spotlight on May 9

Mark your calendars, the Gourmelet Community Day will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 2 PM to 5 PM (local time)! If you're a fan of Pokémon GO, this is definitely an event you won't want to miss. For the first time, Gourmelet will appear in its shiny form, and we all know how important that is.

Event Details

Here's what you can expect during these three hours:

• Increased Spawns: Gourmelet will be everywhere in the wild. The shiny spawn rate is 1 in 25, so get ready to catch!
• Special Evolution: Evolve Gourmelet during the event or within the four hours following it to obtain a Fragroin with an exclusive move.
• Special Research: For €2.19, you can unlock a special research that will reward you with unique prizes.

Awesome Bonuses

In addition to the Gourmelet spawns, several bonuses will be available:

• Incense and lure modules lasting for 3 hours.
• Lures will attract more Gourmelet until 9 PM.
• 5x the spawns of Gourmelet in GO snapshots.
• Special trades: 2 additional trades during Community Day, with 50% less Stardust cost.
• Double candy on catches: 2x more candy with each catch, and double the chances of receiving Candy L.

Special Research Steps

Here’s an overview of the three steps of the special research:

• Step 1/3: Catch 3, 5, then 10 Pokémon to encounter Gourmelet and earn Ultra Balls.
• Step 2/3: Use berries to catch Pokémon, and you will be rewarded with even more Gourmelet and Rare Candy.
• Step 3/3: Spin PokéStops and explore to complete this final step and unlock additional rewards.

Preparing for Community Day

To maximize your experience, here are some practical tips:

• Before the event: Stock up on Poké Balls, berries, and incense. Make sure you have enough space in your inventory to catch all those Gourmelet.
• During the event: Use your lucky eggs and star pieces to maximize your gains. Catch as many Gourmelet as possible, especially using Nanab Berries.
• After the event: Sort your Pokémon and quickly evolve those with good IVs to take advantage of the special move.

Get Ready for the Big Day!

Don't overlook your comfort: check the weather and prepare appropriate clothing, stay hydrated, and don't forget your external batteries. If you're using accessories like the Pokéball Plus, make sure you have everything you need and that it works well.

Go ahead, have fun, and catch as many shiny Gourmelet as you can. It's the perfect opportunity to expand your collection!