Summary: Pokémon GO's April 2025 Community Day features Vanillite on April 27, offering increased spawns, a chance to catch a Shiny Vanillite, the exclusive move Avalanche for evolved Vanilluxe, special research tasks, and various in-game bonuses and event bundles.

Discover all the details about Pokémon GO's April 2025 Community Day featuring Vanillite, including event timings, exclusive moves, special research, and bonuses.

Pokémon GO's April 2025 Community Day will spotlight Vanillite, the Fresh Snow Pokémon, on Sunday, April 27, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. 

Event Highlights

  • Increased Vanillite Spawns: Vanillite will appear more frequently in the wild, with a chance to encounter its Shiny form.​
  • Exclusive Move: Evolve Vanillish into Vanilluxe during the event or up to May 4 at 10:00 PM local time to learn the Charged Attack Avalanche.​

Special Research

For $2.00 (or local equivalent), access a Community Day–exclusive Special Research featuring:

  • Three Vanillite encounters with a special seasonal background
  • Additional Vanillite encounters
  • One Premium Battle Pass
  • One Rare Candy XL
  • Additional rewards​

Log in during the event to receive Timed Research awarding an encounter with Vanillite featuring a special background. Complete tasks before May 4 at 10:00 PM local time.​

Event Bonuses

  • 3× XP for catching Pokémon
  • 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
  • 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon
  • Lure Modules and Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
  • Take snapshots during Community Day for a surprise
  • One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day
  • Trades will require 50% less Stardust​

Field Research and PokéStop Showcases: Complete event-themed Field Research tasks and participate in PokéStop Showcases during the event.​

Event Bundles

Ultra Community Day Box available in the Pokémon GO Web Store for $1.99, featuring two Rare Candies and one Special Research ticket.

  • In-game shop bundles: For 1,350 PokéCoins: 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs
  • For 480 PokéCoins: 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module

Trainers are encouraged to participate in this icy-themed Community Day to catch Vanillite, evolve it into Vanilluxe with the exclusive move Avalanche, and enjoy various event bonuses and rewards.​

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Michiel Elshout has been living the Pokémon dream since Gen 1 — from pixelated Pikachus to TCG battles. Whether it’s playing the games, bingeing the anime, or cracking booster packs, his love for Pokémon runs deep. As the founder of PkmnInsider, Michiel’s on a mission to unite Trainers and share that passion, one Pokéfan at a time!