Pokemon GO Rowlet Community Day Guide and Analysis

Get ready, Trainers! The first Pokémon GO Community Day of 2024 spotlights Rowlet, the charming Grass Quill Pokémon, offering a three-hour blitz of boosted spawns, shiny encounters, exclusive moves like Frenzy Plant for Decidueye, and extended bonuses that keep the excitement going well into the evening. Whether you’re hunting for shiny Rowlet or stacking up Stardust and Candy, this guide has everything you need to make the most of this green-feathered celebration on January 6th.

How do I catch a shiny Rowlet ?

To catch a shiny Rowlet in Pokémon GO, the best opportunity is during the Rowlet Community Day event when its spawn rate is significantly boosted. Shiny Rowlet can appear in the wild, and players can increase their chances by using Incense and Lure Modules, especially in sunny or windy weather conditions, which boost Rowlet spawns. Additionally, completing special and field research tasks during the event can reward encounters with Rowlet, including its shiny form. Participating in four-star Dartrix raids also triggers Rowlet spawns around the raid location for 30 minutes, further increasing shiny encounter chances. Despite these boosts, shiny encounters are not guaranteed, so catching many Rowlets improves the odds.

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 Rowlet to check for shiny ones, running from any that aren’t shiny. Notably, any Rowlet 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 Rowlet’s evolution learn?

During Rowlet’s Community Day in Pokémon GO, evolving Dartrix into Decidueye between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. local time grants Decidueye the exclusive charged move Frenzy Plant. This Grass-type move boasts 100 power in both Trainer Battles and Gyms/Raids, making it a valuable addition to Decidueye’s moveset. Additionally, starting with this event, Decidueye can also learn the charged move Spirit Shackle, which has utility in battles by potentially lowering the opponent’s Defense.

If you evolve Dartrix into Decidueye from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. in your local time, it will learn the charged move Frenzy Plant.

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 Frenzy Plant. If you don’t want to wait, you can use an Elite TM to get the move.

How does Decidueye do in the meta?

Decidueye performs well in the current Pokémon GO meta, especially in Great and Ultra League PvP. It is considered a top contender due to its solid typing, moveset, and stats, making it versatile across multiple roles. Its best moveset for PvP includes Magical Leaf and Frenzy Plant, which maximize its damage output. While it is a potent Grass-type attacker, it ranks below some other top Grass types like Kartana and Roserade but remains a strong choice, particularly with its unique Grass/Ghost typing that offers useful resistances. In raid scenarios, Decidueye can be effective but may require larger groups compared to some other attackers. Overall, it is a solid and well-rounded Pokémon in the meta, especially valuable during the Rowlet Community Day for acquiring its Legacy move Frenzy Plant.

Decidueye with Frenzy Plant is a pretty good PvE (raids and gyms) attacker, though it falls behind the big picks like Kartana and Roserade. If you don’t have a team of Shadow grass-types or Kartana, Decidueye works pretty well.

In PvP, most experts have worked out that it’s not going to replace Trevenant (which has the same grass- and ghost-typing), but it will be playable with Spirit Shackle and Frenzy Plant.

How do I make the most of Rowlet Community Day?

To make the most of Rowlet Community Day in Pokémon GO, focus on maximizing the event’s bonuses and activities. Take advantage of the tripled Stardust and doubled Candy rewards for catching Pokémon, and use Pinap Berries to further increase Candy gains. Use Incense and Lure Modules, especially in areas with many PokéStops, to boost spawn rates and catch more Rowlet and related Pokémon. Aim for excellent throws and quick catches to maximize XP, and consider using Lucky Eggs to double XP gains during the event. Participate in the special Field Research tasks and Dartrix raids to earn additional rewards and encounter shiny Rowlet, Dartrix, and Decidueye for the first time. Trading Pokémon during the event is also beneficial, offering Stardust discounts and extra Candy, including guaranteed XL Candy per trade. Lastly, evolve your Rowlet during the event to obtain the exclusive move Frenzy Plant without using Elite TMs.

The following bonuses will be active during Rowlet Community Day:

Tripled Stardust 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
Rowlet special photobombs when taking snapshots
One additional special trade
Stardust cost halved for trading

That said, you should definitely pop a Star Piece and an Incense and try to nab some powerful Rowlet.

It’s worth mentioning that any Rowlet Candy you get will still work on Hisuian Decidueye, which isn’t available yet, but will be later in the season. So if you plan on powering up a Hisuian Decidueye, don’t use all your freshly obtained candy during this event.

If you can Mega Evolve Venusaur, Charizard, Pidgeot, Pinsir, Aerodactyl, Sceptile, Salamence, Groudon, Rayquaza, or Abomasnow, you’ll score additional Rowlet 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 Dartrix raid, Rowlet 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 Rowlet you wanted, you can try raiding for another chance.

How can I maximize my chances of catching a Shiny Rowlet during Community Day

To maximize your chances of catching a Shiny Rowlet during Community Day in Pokémon GO, follow these key strategies:

Play actively during the event hours (2 PM to 5 PM local time) when Rowlet spawn rates and shiny odds are significantly boosted.
Use Incense and Lure Modules to increase spawn frequency; during the event, these last for 3 hours instead of the usual 1 hour, helping you encounter more Rowlet without needing to move much.
Take advantage of the 3x Stardust and 2x Candy bonuses to catch as many Rowlet as possible, which also helps with evolving and powering up later.
Use Quick Catch and aim for Excellent throws to maximize XP and reduce downtime, allowing you to catch more Pokémon efficiently.
Participate in Dartrix raids during and shortly after the event, as completing these triggers additional Rowlet spawns around the raid location for 30 minutes, all with boosted shiny rates.
Make use of special trades during the event to get extra candy and guaranteed XL candy, benefiting your collection and evolution efforts.
If possible, play in weather conditions that boost Grass or Flying types (sunny or windy) to increase Stardust rewards and potentially improve shiny encounter rates.
Open gifts before the event to stock up on Poké Balls and other items, ensuring you don’t run out while catching many Pokémon.

By combining these tactics-maximizing spawn opportunities, leveraging bonuses, and efficient catching-you significantly increase your odds of encountering and catching a Shiny Rowlet during Community Day.

How can I increase my chances of shiny Rowlet spawning at home during Community Day

To increase your chances of encountering a Shiny Rowlet at home during Community Day, you can take several effective steps:

Use Incense during the event, as it lasts for 3 hours instead of the usual 1 hour, significantly increasing the number of Rowlet spawns around you even if you stay at home.
Place Lure Modules on nearby PokéStops if accessible, as these also last for 3 hours during Community Day and boost spawn rates, attracting more Rowlet to your location.
Engage in Dartrix raids near your home if possible; completing these raids triggers Rowlet spawns around the raid gym for 30 minutes with boosted shiny odds, increasing your shiny encounter opportunities without traveling far.
Make sure to open gifts from friends before and during the event to stock up on Poké Balls and other items, so you can catch every Rowlet that appears without running out of supplies.
Use Quick Catch and aim for Excellent throws to catch more Rowlet efficiently, maximizing the number of encounters during the limited event time.
If you have access to multiple devices, you can run Pokémon GO on an old phone with Incense active to increase your total encounters remotely and then trade with your main account to maximize shiny chances.

By combining Incense, Lures, raid participation, and efficient catching strategies, you can significantly boost your chances of finding a Shiny Rowlet while playing from home during Community Day.