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Pokémon GO’s second Community Day Classic of 2026 features Deino, the Irate Pokémon, returning with its exclusive move Brutal Swing! Join the event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time to enjoy 3× XP for catching Pokémon, increased Deino spawns, and a chance to encounter Shiny Deino.
Evolve Zweilous during the event, or up to 9:00 p.m. local time on May 16, 2026, to obtain an Hydreigon that knows the exclusive move Brutal Swing Dark.
May Community Day Classic Bonuses
Increased Deino spawns
3× XP for catching Pokémon
3 hour Incense (*)
1 hour Lure Modules (Lures have a special mechanic during Deino Community Day)
- (*) excluding Daily Adventure Incense. Activate during the event for bonus duration.
Lure Module Bonus
Lures only last 1 hour during Deino Community Day, but they have an additional bonus. From 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, Deino will have a very high chance of appearing at PokéStops with active regular Lure Modules.
Deino attracted to regular Lure Modules will still have an increased chance to be Shiny and may have a Special Background. That’s more chances to encounter the featured Pokémon even after the event hours!
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Featured Pokémon: Deino
Deino
During the event, Deino will appear more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Deino! Deino is a Dark and Dragon type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, which is boosted by Windy and Fog weather.
Evolve Zweilous (Deino’s Evolution) during the event, or up to four hours afterward to get an Hydreigon that knows the Dark type Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Shiny Deino Odds and Comparison
The odds to get a Shiny Deino are 1 in 20 (5%) during May Community Day Classic. Here is a quick comparison between regular and Shiny Deino, Zweilous and Hydreigon.
How to evolve Deino into Zweilous, into Hydreigon
Move updates: Brutal Swing
Hydreigon
Brutal Swing is Hydreigon’s Community Day Move
Hydreigon will learn Brutal Swing when evolved during the event hours and for up to four hours afterwards. This Dark-type Charged Attack has 55 power in Trainer Battles, and 65 power in Gyms/Raids.
Brutal Swing Dark
- Trainer Battles: 55 power
- Gyms and raids: 65 power
Best Mega Evolutions for Deino Community Day Classic
Try to get a Dark or Dragon type Mega Pokémon to at least a high level, or even Max level, to enjoy the bonuses that having that Pokémon Mega evolved during the event can give you. Be sure to Mega Evolve for extra Candy from catches!
Deino Max CP Chart
This table shows Deino’s maximum Combat Power on every level, from Level 1 to Level 50. In wild encounters, Deino can be caught from Level 1 – 30, and if weather boosted, from Levels 6 – 35. Deino is boosted by Windy and Fog weather.
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 CP | 2 | 47 CP | 3 | 79 CP |
| 4 | 111 CP | 5 | 143 CP | 6 | 175 CP |
| 7 | 207 CP | 8 | 239 CP | 9 | 271 CP |
| 10 | 303 CP | 11 | 333 CP | 12 | 364 CP |
| 13 | 394 CP | 14 | 424 CP | 15 | 455 CP |
| 16 | 485 CP | 17 | 515 CP | 18 | 546 CP |
| 19 | 576 CP | 20 | 606 CP | 21 | 637 CP |
| 22 | 667 CP | 23 | 697 CP | 24 | 728 CP |
| 25 | 758 CP | 26 | 788 CP | 27 | 819 CP |
| 28 | 849 CP | 29 | 880 CP | 30 | 910 CP |
| 31 | 925 CP | 32 | 940 CP | 33 | 955 CP |
| 34 | 971 CP | 35 | 986 CP | 36 | 1001 CP |
| 37 | 1016 CP | 38 | 1031 CP | 39 | 1046 CP |
| 40 | 1062 CP | 41 | 1075 CP | 42 | 1089 CP |
| 43 | 1102 CP | 44 | 1116 CP | 45 | 1130 CP |
| 46 | 1144 CP | 47 | 1158 CP | 48 | 1172 CP |
| 49 | 1186 CP | 50 | 1200 CP |
Field Research
May Community Day Classic–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Deino to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Deino, and more!
You may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Deino that have a Special Background—if you’re lucky!
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Deino |
Deino
chance for special background
|
5×
Great Ball
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|
2×
Ultra Ball
|
|
2×
Pinap Berry
|
|
500×
Stardust
|
|
| Catch 5 Pokémon while in a party |
Deino
chance for special background
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| Catch 50 Pokémon |
Deino
chance for special background
|
Deino Community Day Special Research Story
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Deino Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete this research for even more rewards including:
Deino Special Research (1/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Catch 7 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Make 7 Nice Throws |
20×
Ultra Ball
|
| Make 5 Great Throws |
1×
Star Piece
|
| Make 5 Curve Balls |
1×
Incense
|
Rewards
-
Deino
-
50×
Deino
Candy
-
50×
Deino
Candy XL
Deino Special Research (2/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Use 3 Berries to catch a Pokémon |
20×
Ultra Ball
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| Use 5 Berries to catch a Pokémon |
1×
Charge TM
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| Use 7 Berries to catch a Pokémon |
1×
Silver Pinap Berry
|
Rewards
-
Deino
-
7500×
Stardust
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3×
Rare Candy
Deino Special Research (3/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Deino
|
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms |
20×
Ultra Ball
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| Spin 4 PokéStops or Gyms |
1×
Rocket Radar
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| Explore 1km |
1×
Premium Raid Pass
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Rewards
-
Deino
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10000×
XP
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1×
Rare Candy XL
Shop Offers
Deino Community Day Ultra Ticket Box
An Ultra Community Day Box featuring five Ultra Balls and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
Tips and Tricks for Community Day
Don’t catch Pokémon before the event starts
Pokémon you have not caught before the event starts can turn into Deino, which means it is best to arrive at your spot early and wait to catch it until the event starts.
Restart the app before the event
Be patient – there will always be errors and bugs at the start of the event. It is best to restart the app in most, if not all, cases.
Don’t forget to spin PokéStops
Remember PokéStops give out quests that are very beneficial on Community Day, giving you rewards for Stardust, Great and Ultra Balls, and Pinap Berries, all things that can help you if your stocks are low. Don’t complete any field research from PokéStops that are in the area where you are playing your community day.
Don’t activate lures before the event starts
To ensure that you have Lures up the entire duration, do not set your lures before the start of the event, as those will only last 30 minutes. The Lure has to go up after the event has started to last for three hours. Not to mention it will block the boosted CD spawns from spawning until it has depleted.
Use Incense
Use Incense to attract even more Pokémon to you while you’re out hunting. If you are wondering, yes, Incense can spawn Community Day ‘mons, that can be shiny. There is no reason why you should avoid Incense if you have it.
Don’t forget to enjoy the event
- Chat with your fellow Trainers and grow your local Pokémon GO community. Make good use of the QR code feature to make some new friends!
- Promote the new Pokémon GO features and events to Trainers who are just starting their adventure or haven’t been playing for a while. People are coming back around due to trading, new Pokémon, PvP, the numerous events, and these community-based events.
- Most importantly, have fun, get some shinies, and hope for no game-breaking glitches!
Looking for other trainers to play with?
If you’re looking for other Trainers in your area to trade, battle, or join raids with on Community Day, check out the Niantic Community Day map! Here you can find Community Ambassador events and Community Parks.
Community Ambassadors run Pokémon GO events for their communities that receive support by Niantic. If there are no Community Ambassadors near you, you can also search Campfire by downloading the app and find other local meetups in your area.
Community Parks are areas in your city that are historically popular places for Community Day. These parks may be a fun place to play with your local community while enjoying some fresh air.*
*Popular locations are provided for informational purposes only. Niantic is not hosting or operating official or unofficial events at these locations.
