Dear Reader:
Reminder: Pokemon GO Machop Community Day goes live today
We've already given you full details on the Machop Pokemon GO Community Day, but here's your reminder! The action goes live later today, so don't miss out. You can read a full recap for the event below.
Date + Time
Saturday, January 16, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Features
Machop will be appearing more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Evolve Machoke during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Machamp that knows Payback.
Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Machop Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring an Elite Charged TM, four Incense, four Star Pieces, and 30 Ultra Balls.
For US$1 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Machop Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Straight to the Top, Machop! Remember, Trainers—if you purchase a ticket for the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto event by Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PST (GMT −8), you’ll get this Special Research story for free!
Stay tuned for when tickets for the Straight to the Top, Machop! Special Research story go live! 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.
Bonuses
3× Catch Stardust
Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
Trading range will be temporarily increased to 40 km starting on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. until Monday, January 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8). Remember, Trainers—Machoke that are traded can be evolved without using Candy!