April 2026, Community Day: Tinkatink
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local time)
Tinkatink, the Forge Pokemon, will be featured during April Community Day!
Tinkatink will appear wild more often.*
Evolve Tinkatuff (Tinkatink's evolution) to find a Tinkat that knows Colossal Hammer attacks during or up to four hours after the event ends.
- Boss fight: 130 damage
- Gym, raid: 300 damage
Community Day special research
For $1.99 (or the equivalent value in your local currency), you can access Tinkatink's special Community Day survey.Complete this survey to earn more rewards, including:
- 3 encounters with Tinkatink who have a special background.
- Additional meetings with Tinkatink
- 1 advanced combat move
- 1 rare candy ++
And much more!
- Stay tuned to find out when special inspection tickets go on sale.
- Don't forget that you can now buy tickets and gifts for any of your friends who have reached the Great Friendship level or higher.
- To gift an entry, tap the selected search entry in the in-game store, then tap the Gift button instead of Buy.
Tickets are non-refundable (subject to the exceptions set out in the terms and conditions of the current terms and conditions of service).Please note that this exclusive survey does not include an in-game badge or story.
* Some restrictions apply.The gift cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased or already received a special survey ticket.
Event bonus
- Two candies holding Pokemon.
- Triple Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Doubles the chance for Trainers level 31 and above to obtain Candy++ for catching Pokemon.
- Incense activated during the event (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will last for three hours.
- Summe snapshots in sacra die, si mirrori vis!
- Lure modules last for 1 hour and can attract special Pokemon.*
- Additional special exchanges are possible, up to two per day.*
- Crafts will require 50% less Stardust.*
* Although most bonuses are only activated during the three-hour event, this one will take place from 14:00 to 21:00 (local time).
Lure module bonus
From 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm (local time), Tinkatink will likely appear at PokéStops with normal Lure Modules.Tinkatink that attracts normal Bait Modules has a high chance of being shiny and with a special background.And you have a good chance of finding Featured Pokemon even after the event!
Field survey
April's Community Day will focus on field testing!Catch Tinkatink and get Stardust, Ultra Balls, extra encounters with Tinkatink and more prizes!You'll find a Field Trial that culminates in encounters with Tinkatink with a special background... and of course, a bit of luck!
Pokémon GO Online Store - Exclusive Community Pack
The Ultra Special Community Day Pack is available for $1.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency) and includes one ticket to the event and five Ultra Balls!
Are you looking for a coach to play with?
If you're looking for Trainers in your area to trade Pokemon, battle, or participate in raids on Community Day, check out our Community Day map.In it, you'll find Community Advocate events and local parks.
Community Ambassadors organize Pokémon GO events for their communities with help from Niantic.If there are no Community Ambassadors nearby, you can search for Campfire at other local hangouts in your area.
Parks marked on the Community Day map are popular places in the city where Educators gather to celebrate Community Day.These parks are where you can hang out with educators in your local community and enjoy some fresh air.* We hope this map helps you connect!
* Popular sites are listed for informational purposes only. Niantic does not plan or control the legal or illegal status of these sites. Be aware of your surroundings when playing Niantic games.
Sign up for the Social Marketer program to get short-term surveys and stop at other events on Tinkatink with special discounts, plus other cool prizes!
Starting in January 2026, Pokémon Community Special Day may have a special history each year.
Pay attention to your surroundings while playing Pokémon GO.Upcoming events are subject to change.Don't forget to follow us on social networks, activate subscription notifications and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
- Pokemon GO Team
