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- Entertainment
- Time of India
Niantic reveals star of Pokemon GO July 2025 Community Day Classic event - Return of a fan-favorite
Pokemon GO Eevee Community Day Classic (Image via Niantic)
Pokemon GO
has announced
Eevee
as the featured Pokemon for its
Community Day Classic event
on July 5 and 6, 2025. The two-day event will offer players increased spawns, shiny encounters, and exclusive evolution moves for Eevee's many forms.
Pokemon GO Eevee Community Day Classic event
details
The Pokemon GO Eevee Community Day Classic event will run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time on both days. Key features include:
- Increased wild Eevee spawns
- Higher chance of encountering shiny Eevee
- Exclusive moves for Eeveelutions when evolved during the event
- Reduced evolution requirements for Espeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon
Pokemon GO Eevee Community Day Classic Evolution bonuses and featured attacks
Evolving Eevee between the event start and July 12 at 10:00 PM local time will grant special moves:
Eeveelution
Special Move
Move Type
Vaporeon
Scald
Charged Attack
Jolteon
Zap Cannon
Charged Attack
Flareon
Superpower
Charged Attack
Espeon
Shadow Ball
Charged Attack
Umbreon
Psychic
Charged Attack
Leafeon
Bullet Seed
Fast Attack
Glaceon
Water Pulse
Charged Attack
Sylveon
Psyshock
Charged Attack
Eevee caught or hatched during the event will also know the Charged Attack Last Resort.
Temporary evolution requirement changes for Eevee in Pokemon GO
To make evolving easier, Niantic has reduced the requirements for three Eeveelutions:
- Espeon & Umbreon: Only 1 km walking distance needed (normally 10 km)
- Sylveon: Only 7 buddy hearts required (normally 70)
These changes will revert after July 12 at 10:00 PM local time.
Additional
Pokemon GO Community Day Classic
event bonuses
Players can enjoy several perks during the event:
- 1/4 egg hatch distance
- 3-hour duration for Lure Modules and Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
- Special snapshots for surprises
- Timed Research with an Eevee encounter featuring a Delightful Days background
Paid ticket rewards during the Community Day Classic event
For $2, players can purchase a Community Day Classic ticket, which includes:
- Exclusive Research tasks
- Additional Eevee and evolution encounters
- 1x Premium Battle Pass
- 1x Rare Candy XL
The Pokemon GO Eevee Community Day Classic event is a major opportunity for PvP players, as several Eeveelutions like Sylveon and Umbreon are meta-relevant. The reduced evolution requirements also make it easier for newer players to complete their collections.
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The Pokemon GO Eevee Community Day Classic event is part of game's Delightful Days season, which runs until September 2025 and includes other highlights like Jangmo-o's Community Day on June 21 and global GO Fest activities.
