Get ready to power up your Bug-type squad as Pokémon GO’s Grubbin Community Day returns with a buzz! From increased Grubbin spawns to exclusive moves like Volt Switch for Vikavolt, plus exciting bonuses including triple XP and extended lure durations, this event is your perfect chance to catch, evolve, and trade your way to a stronger team. Mark your calendars and prepare for an electrifying day of Pokémon hunting and special surprises!
How do I catch a shiny Grubbin?
To catch a shiny Grubbin during Pokémon GO’s Grubbin Community Day, participate in the event on September 23, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time, when Grubbin will spawn more frequently in the wild with a boosted shiny rate of about 1 in 20. Maximize your chances by walking around to refresh spawns, using Incense to attract more Grubbin, and taking part in special encounters such as field research, timed research, and four-star Charjabug raids, which also trigger Grubbin spawns with shiny potential. Keep an eye out for the distinct peach and red coloration of shiny Grubbin, and remember that evolving Grubbin into Charjabug during or shortly after the event grants access to exclusive moves. Additional bonuses like triple catch XP and double candy further enhance the catching experience during this period.
As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), Shiny rates on Community Days are about 1 in 24, which means that if you keep playing throughout the three-hour window, you should find quite a few shiny Pokémon.
If you’re short on time or Poké Balls, you can pop an Incense, then quickly tap each Grubbin to check for shiny ones, running from any that aren’t shiny. Notably, any Grubbin you’ve already tapped will face where your player is standing, so that should help identify which ones you may have already checked.
What Community Day move does Grubbin’s evolution learn?
During Pokémon GO’s September 2023 Community Day event, if you evolve Charjabug (Grubbin’s evolution) while near a Magnetic Lure during the event or up to five hours afterward, the resulting Vikavolt will learn the exclusive Fast Attack move Volt Switch. Additionally, Charjabug evolved during this period will also know Volt Switch, making this move a special Community Day feature for Grubbin’s evolutionary line.
If you evolve Grubbin into Charjabug and Charjabug into Vikavolt from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. in your local time, both Charjabug and Vikavolt will learn the fast move Volt Switch.
If you miss out on evolving it during this period, you will likely be able to evolve it during a Community Day weekend event in December to get Volt Switch. If you don’t want to wait, you can use an Elite TM to get the move.
How does Vikavolt do in the meta?
Vikavolt’s performance in the current Pokémon Go meta is generally underwhelming despite gaining the exclusive Community Day fast move Volt Switch, which offers a slight improvement over its previous fast move, Spark. However, Vikavolt struggles due to its low stat product and lack of powerful charged moves, limiting its effectiveness across the major PvP leagues. It is often considered a glass cannon that needs a stronger charge move to truly shine in PvP. While Volt Switch is a good move in theory, Vikavolt’s overall stats and moveset keep it from being a top contender in the meta, making it more of a niche or future potential pick rather than a current meta staple.
Vikavolt is a pretty good PvE (raid and gym) attacker without its Community Day move. It is a great bug-type attacker and a pretty decent electric-type attacker, too. You can set it up with the bug-type moves Bug Bite and X-Scissor or the electric-type moves Spark and Discharge.
Vikavolt isn’t great in PvP, but Charjabug is. You can give it Volt Switch with Discharge and X-Scissor for a pretty good moveset.
How do I make the most of Grubbin Community Day?
To make the most of Grubbin Community Day in Pokémon GO, focus on catching as many Grubbin as possible during the event hours from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time, when Grubbin spawns increase significantly and shiny chances are boosted. Use Incense and Lure Modules to attract more Grubbin, and consider playing in areas with many PokéStops for maximum spawns. Take advantage of bonuses such as triple XP for catches, double candy, and increased chances for XL candy. Evolve Charjabug into Vikavolt during the event or within five hours afterward to obtain the exclusive Fast Attack Volt Switch. Participate in four-star Raid Battles featuring Charjabug from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. to trigger additional Grubbin spawns nearby. Also, complete event-exclusive research tasks for extra rewards and use Lucky Eggs to maximize XP gains. Don’t forget to make use of the reduced Stardust cost for trades and the extra special trade available on the day. Planning ahead by clearing your item bag and coordinating with friends for special trades can further enhance your Community Day experience.
The following bonuses will be active during Grubbin Community Day:
- Tripled XP for catching Pokémon
- Doubled candy for catching Pokémon
- Doubled chance for level 31 trainers to get XL candy from catching Pokémon
- Incense lasts three hours
- Lure Modules lasts three hours
- Grubbin special photobombs when taking snapshots
- One additional special trade
- Stardust cost halved for trading
That said, you should definitely pop a Lucky Egg and an Incense and try to nab some powerful Grubbin.
If you can Mega Evolve Beedrill, Pinsir, or Scizor, you’ll score additional Grubbin Candy per catch.
In addition to all this, Niantic is still running special four-star raids from 5-10 p.m., where if you clear the Charjabug raid, Grubbin will spawn in a 300-meter radius around the gym for 30 minutes. These raids cannot be done remotely. If the usual 2-5 p.m. spawn increase doesn’t get you the Grubbin you wanted, you can try raiding for another chance.
How can I maximize my catches during Pokémon Go Grubbin Community Day
To maximize your catches during Pokémon GO’s Grubbin Community Day, follow these key strategies:
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Focus on areas with many PokéStops to benefit from placing multiple 3-hour lure modules, which boost Grubbin spawns significantly.
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Use Incense to attract more Grubbin to your location, allowing you to catch more even while moving around.
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Practice efficient catching techniques like curveballs and using berries to reduce catch time and increase candy gains.
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If you can Mega Evolve Beedrill, Pinsir, or Scizor, do so to earn additional Grubbin Candy per catch, speeding up your evolution progress.
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Take advantage of special four-star Charjabug raids between 5-10 p.m., which trigger Grubbin spawns in a 300-meter radius around the gym for 30 minutes, giving extra catching opportunities.
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Use Lucky Eggs during the event to double your XP gains, combined with the event’s 3× catch XP bonus, to level up faster.
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Complete any event-exclusive research tasks for extra rewards and encounters.
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Consider joining group play to maximize lure benefits and create dense Grubbin spawn zones.
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Quickly tap and check each Grubbin for shinies, running from non-shinies to conserve Poké Balls and time.
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Remember to evolve Charjabug during the event window to unlock the exclusive Community Day move Volt Switch for Vikavolt.
By combining these tactics, you can catch more Grubbin, maximize shiny chances, earn extra candy and XP, and get the most out of the Community Day event.
What are the best ways to increase shiny Grubbin encounters during the event
To increase your chances of encountering shiny Grubbin during Pokémon GO’s Grubbin Community Day, follow these best practices:
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Catch every Grubbin that spawns around you or at least tap on each one to check if it is shiny, as the shiny rate during Community Day is boosted to about 1 in 25, significantly higher than usual.
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Take advantage of the event’s increased Grubbin spawns by playing actively and moving around to maximize the number of encounters.
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Use Incense and place 3-hour Lure Modules at PokéStops to increase the density of Grubbin spawns in your area, giving you more opportunities to find shiny variants.
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Participate in bonus four-star Charjabug raids between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. local time; winning these raids triggers a 30-minute window where Grubbin with boosted shiny rates spawn around the gym.
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Utilize the event’s special trades, which require 50% less Stardust and allow two special trades during the event, to trade for shiny Grubbin with friends if you’re having trouble finding one yourself.
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Keep evolving Grubbin into Charjabug and then Vikavolt during the event hours to get the exclusive move Volt Switch and to complete your shiny evolution line.
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Use Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries while catching to maximize candy gains, aiding in faster evolutions and more encounters.
Consistent, active play combined with these event-specific bonuses and strategies will maximize your shiny Grubbin encounters during the Community Day.
