Pokémon Go Frigibax Community Day event guide

Niantic is hosting a Frigibax Community Day on Saturday, June 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. The event features increased Frigibax spawns and a high shiny appearance rate. Players who evolve Arctibax into Baxcalibur between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time will grant the Pokémon the charged move Glaive Rush.

The event includes several resource bonuses to incentivize player activity. According to event details, players will receive tripled Stardust and doubled candy for catching Pokémon. Trainers at level 31 or higher have a doubled chance to obtain XL candy during catches.

How do players maximize Frigibax catches and shiny rates?

Research from the now-defunct website The Silph Road, accessed via the Wayback Machine, indicates shiny rates for Community Days are approximately 1 in 24. Players can use Incense to quickly identify shiny Pokémon by tapping them and retreating from non-shiny encounters.

Additional bonuses include Incense that lasts three hours and Lure Modules that last one hour. Players can also secure one additional special trade and a 50% reduction in Stardust costs for trading.

Did You Know? Research from the now-defunct website The Silph Road suggests that shiny rates during Community Day events typically hover around 1 in 24.

What are the competitive advantages of Baxcalibur?

Baxcalibur serves as a powerful ice-type attacker in raids and gyms when equipped with Ice Fang and Avalanche. While it functions as a dragon-type attacker using Ice Fang and Glaive Rush, it is outclassed by several entities, including Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, Eternatus, and the Origin Formes of Palkia and Dialga.

In PvP Master League, Baxcalibur may be viable with Dragon’s Breath, Glaive Rush, and Avalanche. The Pokémon also possesses an unreleased Mega form. Based on the debut of other Mega Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Baxcalibur is likely to appear in Super Mega Raids.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the strategic value of this event lies in the long-term utility of the Mega form. Securing a high-IV Baxcalibur with Glaive Rush now is a critical hedge, as this move will likely make the Mega Evolved version a premier dragon-type attacker.

What happens after the primary event window?

Lure Module bonuses are expected to persist for four hours after the formal event ends at 5 p.m. Frigibax will continue to spawn around Incenses until 9 p.m., allowing players to find shiny versions at the Community Day rate outside the primary window.

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Players who miss the evolution window for Glaive Rush may be able to evolve their Pokémon during a likely Community Day weekend event in December. Alternatively, an Elite TM can be used to acquire the move immediately.

Additional candy can be earned by Mega Evolving specific Pokémon, including Charizard X, Dragonite, Ampharos, Sceptile, Altaria, Glalie, Salamence, Latias, Latios, Rayquaza, or Abomasnow. Those with the “Choose Your Path” research “Catch (XP)” bonus will earn 1.5x XP for nice throws or better.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Frigibax Community Day event?
The event takes place Saturday, June 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

How can a player get the move Glaive Rush?
Players must evolve Arctibax into Baxcalibur between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time, or use an Elite TM.

What are the trading bonuses during the event?
Players receive one additional special trade and a 50% reduction in the Stardust cost for trading.

Will you focus on catching shinies or prioritizing high-IV Baxcalibur for future Mega Evolution?