Pokemon GO’s final Community Day of 2025 brings Pikipek into the spotlight with shiny debuts, exclusive moves, and exciting rewards. If you’re ready to catch this adorable Woodpecker Pokemon and evolve it into a powerful Toucannon with Beak Blast, here’s your complete guide to maximizing November 30th’s three-hour event.

Pokemon Event Details at a Glance

Event Info	Details
Date & Time	November 30, 2025 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local)
Featured Pokemon	Pikipek (Woodpecker Pokemon)
Shiny Odds	1 in 25 (4% chance)
Exclusive Move	Beak Blast (Flying-type Charged Attack)
Special Research Cost	$1.99 USD
Evolution Window	Event time + 4 hours after

Special Research: “Pecking Order” Tasks & Rewards

For $1.99, trainers gain access to exclusive Special Research featuring three encounters with Pikipek that have Tales of Transformation-themed Special Backgrounds, one Premium Battle Pass, one Rare Candy XL, and additional rewards.

Page 1 Tasks:

Catch 15 Pikipek
Make 10 Nice Throws
Power up Pokemon 5 times

Rewards: Pikipek encounter (Special Background), 50 Pikipek Candy, 5 Pikipek Candy XL

Page 2 Tasks:

Catch 25 Pikipek
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
Transfer 10 Pokemon

Rewards: Pikipek encounter (Special Background), 7,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candy

Page 3 Tasks:

Catch 50 Pikipek
Evolve 3 Pikipek
Take 5 snapshots of Pikipek

Rewards: Pikipek encounter (Special Background), 10,000 XP, 1 Rare Candy XL

Field Research Tasks You’ll Find

Throughout the event, Field Research tasks focused on catching Pikipek reward trainers with Great Balls, additional Pikipek encounters, and more. Some tasks even award Pikipek with special backgrounds:

Catch 3 Pikipek: Various rewards including Great Balls, Golden Razz Berry, or Stardust
Complete 3 Party Challenges: Pikipek encounter
Catch 5 Pokemon while in a party: Pikipek encounter with Special Background

For more Pokemon GO event strategies, check our Community Day tips guide.

Event Bonuses Worth Noting

2x Candy for catching Pokemon, 2x chance for trainers level 31+ to receive Candy XL, Incense lasts three hours during the event, and Lure Modules last one hour from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Additionally, trades require 50% less Stardust with one extra Special Trade available.

Why Beak Blast Matters

Beak Blast has 110 power in Trainer Battles and 125 power in Gyms and raids, making Toucannon a formidable Flying-type attacker. Evolution must occur during the event or within four hours afterward to learn this exclusive move.

Need help building the perfect team? Visit our best Pokemon GO movesets guide.

Pro Tips for Maximum Success

Activate Incense immediately at 2:00 PM for three hours of boosted spawns
Set Lure Modules after the event starts for the full one-hour duration
Use Pinap Berries to double your Candy gains with the 2x bonus
Mega Evolve a Flying or Normal-type Pokemon for additional Candy
Complete Field Research tasks early to stack Pikipek encounters

For official event details, visit Pokemon GO’s Community Day page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shiny Pikipek available during this Community Day?

Yes! Shiny Pikipek debuts during November Community Day with drastically increased odds of 1 in 25 encounters (4%), compared to the standard 1 in 500 odds. Catch as many Pikipek as possible to maximize your shiny hunting chances.

Can I still get Beak Blast if I miss the event?

You can evolve Trumbeak into Toucannon with Beak Blast up to four hours after the event ends (until 9:00 PM local time). However, you must catch and evolve during this window—the move won’t be available afterward through regular evolution or Elite TMs initially.