You’re Hating on Vanillite This Weekend

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Summary

  • Pokemon GO’s April 2025 Community Day stars Vanillite
  • Vanillite is generally one of the most disliked Pokemon in the fandom, largely because many perceive its design to be uninspired.
  • The upcoming Community Day will take place on April 27.

The April 2025 Community Day for Pokemon GO will feature Vanillite, a pocket monster that is widely disliked not only among the Pokemon GO community but also beyond it, as announced by Niantic.

Initially introduced in Niantic’s popular mobile game “Pokemon GO” on December 22, 2020, during the Team Rocket grunt invasion, was Vanilite. Three years after that, its shiny version, the ice cream Pokemon, made its debut on Christmas of 2023.

For the first time ever, Vanilite is set to host a Community Day event for Pokemon GO, as announced by Niantic. This special occasion will occur on April 27th, from 2pm to 5pm in local time. As with previous Community Days, this event provides players an opportunity to gather more of the highlighted Pokemon, as Vanillite will be appearing much more frequently in the wild during these hours. Additionally, the likelihood of encountering a rare, shiny version of the pocket monster will be significantly higher, with approximately 1 out of every 20 Vanillites that appear during the three-hour window being a shiny variant, based on Niantic’s past trends.

Why Do So Many Pokemon Fans Dislike Vanillite?

The responses on social media about the latest Community Day announcement have been varied, primarily due to the fact that many fans dislike Vanillite. There are several reasons behind its poor standing among the fanbase, but the primary factor is often the design itself, which is generally considered one of the worst in Pokemon history. Thematically food-based creatures aren’t typically well-received, and Vanillite serves as a frequent example of an unimaginative design, being depicted as a flying ice cream cone.

The criticism leveled at Vanillish and its evolutions, Vanilluxe, also holds true for their evolutionary stages. Additionally, many trainers perceive Vanillite’s final form as tactically restrictive because of its relatively modest move set, and it faces certain challenges in battle. On the offensive side, Ice-type Pokemon are strong against four types: Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon. However, this advantage is offset by the fact that Ice Pokemon have four weaknesses – Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel – while only resisting one type, itself. This makes Ice one of the most defensively weak types in the entire series, tied with Normal.

In the case of Pokemon GO, these compatibility problems extend to it as well, meaning that the forthcoming Community Day may not assist players in creating a more competitive team for the GO Battle League. During the April 2025 Community Day, any Vanillite caught will receive an event-exclusive move called Avalanche.

Pokemon GO April 2025 Community Day Overview

Featured CD Pokemon

More often, you’ll come across Vanillites in their natural habitats. If fortune favors you, you could even spot a Shimmering one!

Featured CD Pokemon Attack

From the start of this event up until May 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., transform Vanillite into Vanillish, then evolve Vanillish, to obtain a Vanilluxe that has the Charged Attack Avalanche.

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From event start till May 4, 2025, 10:00 p.m., evolve Vanillite into Vanillish, then further evolve it to get a Vanilluxe with the Charged Attack Avalanche.

Avalanche

  • Trainer Battles: 90 power
  • Gyms and raids: 85 power

Community Day Special Research

To enjoy the unique Special Research available exclusively during the Vanillite Community Day, which costs approximately USD 2.00 (or its equivalent in your local currency), simply follow the steps and complete the research for additional prizes, including the ones listed below.

  • 3 encounters with Vanillite that have a Might and Mastery–themed Special Background
  • Additional encounters with Vanillite
  • 1 Premium Battle Pass
  • 1 Rare Candy XL

And even more goodies!

  • Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live.
  • Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
  • To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

As a gamer, I want to let you know that these Special Research tickets are non-refundable (unless it’s against the law or specified exceptions in our Terms of Service). Also, keep in mind that this particular research won’t earn an in-game medal and won’t have a connected storyline. There are some limitations to consider. Gifting is not possible if the recipient has already purchased or received a Special Research ticket.

Community Day Special Background Timed Research

Prolong the excitement of Community Day by offering a Time-limited Research task, which will be available for a full week after the event concludes!

During the April Community Day, trainers who log in will be given a Timed Research task that rewards an encounter with a Vanillite featuring a themed Special Background related to Might and Mastery. Additionally, completing these tasks increases your chances of coming across a Shiny Vanillite!

Remember, after the event, you have the opportunity to evolve Vanillite into Vanilluxe. This evolved form will possess the Charged Attack, Avalanche!

Remember: Timed Research will end on Saturday, May 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., local time. Make sure to finish and collect the rewards for any tasks connected to this Timed Research before that date and time.

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You should be aware that Timed Research will conclude on Saturday, May 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., local time. Ensure you complete and redeem the rewards for any related tasks associated with this Timed Research before then.

Community Day 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 activated during the event will last for three hours.
  • Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
  • Take a few 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.*

During the three-hour event, the bonuses will be available from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., according to your local time zone.

Field Research

On the theme of April Community Day, you’ll find special Field Research tasks! By capturing Vanillite Pokémon, you can collect rewards like Stardust, extra Great Balls, and even extra encounters with Vanillite, along with other exciting goodies!

Venturing outside with your group could potentially uncover Expeditions where you might come across Vanillite, boasting a Lore background related to Power and Mastery, if fortune favors you!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Vanillite Community Day!

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box

During the event, you’ll find a special box in the Pokemon GO web store, called the Ultra Community Day Box. This box includes two uncommon candies and one Special Research ticket, all available for just $1.99 (or an equivalent price in your local currency).

Event Bundles

  • Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.
  • For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
  • For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.
  • Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

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2025-03-26 01:14