Pokémon GO is preparing for another Community Day, with Pawniard set to become the featured Pokémon on November 21, 2026. The upcoming event will offer increased wild encounters, special bonuses, and an exclusive Charged Attack for Kingambit, giving Trainers several reasons to join the seasonal celebration.

According to the official announcement, the event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Additional bonuses will remain available until 9:00 p.m., giving players extra time to complete certain activities and evolve their Pokémon.

Pawniard Spawns and Shiny Hunting Opportunities
During the three-hour event, Pawniard will appear more frequently in the wild. Trainers may also encounter Shiny Pawniard or a version featuring a special background, although these encounters are not guaranteed.

The increased spawn rate makes Community Day a useful opportunity for players who want to collect additional Candy, search for better individual Pokémon stats, or add a rare variant to their collection.

Trainers should consider preparing Poké Balls, storage space, and Incense before the event begins to make the most of the limited-time appearance boost.

Kingambit Can Learn the Exclusive Move Kowtow Cleave
One of the event's main attractions is the opportunity to obtain Kingambit with the Charged Attack Kowtow Cleave.

Players can evolve Bisharp during Community Day or within four hours after the event ends to obtain a Kingambit that knows this move. According to the official announcement, Kowtow Cleave has the following power values:

• Trainer Battles: 75 power
• Gyms and Raids: 85 power

The event also temporarily changes Kingambit's evolution requirement. Trainers must defeat one Dark-type or Steel-type Raid Boss before evolving Bisharp into Kingambit during the designated period. This special requirement ends at 9:00 p.m. local time on November 21.

Event Bonuses and Special Research
Pokémon GO's November Community Day includes several bonuses designed to encourage catching, hatching, and trading.

Key bonuses include:

• One-quarter Egg hatch distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
• Double Candy for catching Pokémon.
• Double the chance of receiving Candy XL from catches for Trainers level 31 and above.
• Three-hour Incense duration, excluding Daily Adventure Incense.
• One additional Special Trade, allowing up to two Special Trades for the day.
• A 50% reduction in Stardust required for trades.

A paid Pawniard Community Day Special Research ticket will also be available for US$1.99, or the equivalent price in the player's local currency. Listed rewards include encounters with Pawniard featuring special backgrounds, a Premium Battle Pass, and a Rare Candy XL.

How Trainers Can Prepare
Players planning to participate should review their Pokémon storage, stock up on catching items, and decide whether they want to prioritize Shiny hunting, Candy collection, or evolving Bisharp.

Because the event takes place during a limited window, planning ahead can help Trainers complete their goals without rushing. Players should also check the official event page for any changes to the schedule or requirements.

With boosted encounters, useful bonuses, and an exclusive move for Kingambit, Pawniard Community Day is shaping up to be an appealing event for both collectors and regular Pokémon GO players.

Pokémon GO's November Community Day featuring Pawniard takes place on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.