Pokemon GO consistently delivers exciting events to keep trainers engaged, and the recent Squirtle Community Day Classic is a standout. This event offers an increased Squirtle spawn rate, various bonuses, and exclusive moves. Additionally, trainers can also enjoy a captivating Special Research story with generous rewards for participation.

The Pokemon GO Squirtle Community Day Classic event starts on Sunday, July 9, at 2:00 PM and ends the same day at 5:00 PM local time. During the event or up to two hours afterward, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, players can evolve Wartortle to obtain a Blastoise with the Water-type Charged Attack, Hydro Cannon. One should also note that Shiny Squirtle is already accessible, so there is an increased chance of encountering it throughout this event.

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Pokemon GO: Squirtle Community Day Special Research tasks and rewards

Squirtle Community Day Special Research in Pokemon GO
Squirtle Community Day Special Research Pokemon GO

The Squirtle Community Day Classic-exclusive Special Research story is available in the Pokemon GO store for US$1.00 or its equivalent in local currency. The tickets are nonrefundable, subject to applicable law and the exceptions in the Terms of Service.

There are Four Steps in the Special Research story, and each step consists of various time-consuming tasks, excluding the Final Step. Players have a window of 5 hours to complete all of these tasks and proceed to the Last Step, which rewards a Blastoise encounter. Pokemon GO players must complete all these steps to complete the Special Research story and claim every reward.

First Step

Tasks

Rewards

Power up Pokemon 10 times

20x Squirtle Candy

Catch 15 Squirtle

Squirtle encounter

Make 5 Nice Throws

15x Poke Ball

Reward for Completion

  • 3000x Stardust
  • Squirtle encounter
  • 1x Incense

Second Step

Tasks

Rewards

Catch 15 Squirtle

Squirtle encounter

Transfer 10 Pokemon

10x Pinap Berry

Evolve 3 Squirtle

30x Squirtle Candy

Reward for Completion

  • 4500 XP
  • Squirtle encounter
  • 1x Lucky Egg

Third Step

Tasks

Rewards

Make 3 Great Curveball Throws

15x Great Ball

Evolve 1 Wartortle

50x Squirtle Candy

Catch 15 Squirtle

Squirtle encounter

Reward for Completion

  • 4500 Stardust
  • Wartortle Encounter
  • 1x Rocket Radar

Fourth Step

Tasks

Rewards

Claim Reward

2x Silver Pinap Berries

Claim Reward

Squirtle encounter

Claim Reward

15x Ultra Ball

Reward for Completion

  • 5500x XP
  • Blastoise encounter
  • 3x Rare Candies

Not just the Special Research story rewards, but players also get significant bonuses upon participating in the Squirtle Community Day Classic event. During the event, trainers will enjoy increased wild spawns, reduced hatch distance of 1/4, a 3-hour duration for Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense), and a 3-hour duration for Pokemon GO Lures (excluding Golden Lure Modules).

Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.

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