Pokémon GO's March 2025 Community Day Lineup and Beloved Buddies Event Details
Fuecoco Ignites March's Community Day
Get ready for fiery fun! Pokémon GO's March Community Day kicks off with Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon, on March 8th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time). Expect increased Fuecoco spawns and boosted Shiny rates.
Evolving your Fuecoco to Skeledirge (via Crocalor) within one week of the event unlocks the powerful Charged Attack, Blast Burn. Skeledirge can also learn Torch Song, anytime after evolution.
A special Timed Research event runs concurrently, offering a Fuecoco encounter with a Seasonal Special Background and further enhanced Shiny odds. Complete the tasks by March 15th, 2025, at 10:00 PM (local time).
For $2.00, snag the exclusive Community Day Special Research. This includes three Fuecoco encounters (with Seasonal Special Backgrounds), Battle Passes, Rare Candies, and gifting options for Great Friends and above.
March Community Day Schedule and Beyond
Pokémon GO has unveiled a jam-packed Community Day schedule extending through May:
- Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Community Day Classic)
- Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Community Day Classic)
Community Day Classic events revisit beloved past Pokémon, like Ralts (featured in August 2019 and January 2025). The remaining dates feature yet-to-be-announced Pokémon.
Beloved Buddies Event: Candela or Arlo?
The Beloved Buddies event, launched February 11th, 2025, features Timed Research with branching paths: Candela (Team Valor) and Arlo (Team GO Rocket).
Initial tasks award Ultra Balls, Remoraid, and Mantine encounters. Choosing a path unlocks different rewards:
Candela Path: Poffins, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and encounters with Luvdisc, Shellder, and Rapidash.
Arlo Path: Poffins, Stardust, Ultra Balls, Pocket Radar, and encounters with Cubone, Slowpoke, and Scizor.
Choose your path wisely, based on your preferred character and desired Pokémon encounters! Learn more about the Beloved Buddies event in a dedicated article.
