# Pokémon GO Community Day Classic Returns: Everything You Need to Know About Catching Gible on September 12

URL: https://technosports.co.in/pokemon-go-community-day-classic-returns/  
Published: 2026-09-09  
Updated: 2026-09-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Trainers, mark your calendars — the **Pokémon GO September 2026 Community Day Classic** is here, and this time the spotlight is on Gible, the Land Shark Pokémon. Whether you’re chasing a Shiny or building toward a Mega Garchomp, here’s your complete rundown before the event kicks off.

## When and Where It’s Happening

The event runs on **Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST**, with Trainers gathering across roughly 50 cities in India — from Cubbon Park in Bengaluru to Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, Shivaji Park in Mumbai, and Gandhi Maidan in Patna, among many others.

## What’s Featured This Community Day

Gible will appear far more frequently in the wild throughout the event, giving Trainers a solid shot at encountering a Shiny version or one with a Special Background.

![Pokémon GO](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pok.jpg)

## Pokémon GO Community Event Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Event Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Local Time | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. IST |
| Featured Pokémon | Gible |
| Special Move | Earth Power (on evolved Garchomp) |
| Bonus XP | 3× XP for catching Pokémon |
| Incense Duration | 3 hours during event |
| Special Research Cost | ₹59 |

## The Mega Collection Challenge

A themed Collection Challenge accompanies the event, rewarding XP, Stardust, and Garchomp Mega Energy. To complete it, Trainers need to evolve both Gible and its next stage, Gabite.

## Snag an Exclusive Garchomp Move

Evolve Gabite into Garchomp anytime between the event’s start and **September 12 at 9:00 p.m. local time** to unlock a Garchomp that knows the Charged Attack **Earth Power** — dealing 90 power in Trainer Battles and 100 power in Gyms and raids.

## Community Day Special Research

For ₹59, Trainers can access exclusive Special Research offering 3 encounters with a Special Background Gible, extra Gible encounters, a Premium Battle Pass, and a Rare Candy XL. Tickets can also be gifted to friends at Great Friends level or higher.

## Event Bonuses to Watch For

Beyond the featured Pokémon, the event includes 3× catch XP, extended Incense duration, and Lure Modules lasting a full hour — most bonuses run from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

For full official event details, check the [Pokémon GO Live site](https://pokemongolive.com/events/).

For more mobile gaming event coverage, check out [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

### FAQs

### **Q1. What time does the Gible Community Day Classic start?**

 It runs from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST on September 12, 2026.

### **Q2. How do I get the special Garchomp move?**

 Evolve Gabite into Garchomp before 9:00 p.m. local time on event day to get Earth Power.