Mark your calendars, Trainers — the Pokémon GO April 2026 Community Day is happening on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and the star of the show is Tinkatink, the Metalsmith Pokémon. From Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium to Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, India is going all in. Here’s your complete guide to making the most of it.
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Pokémon GO: Event Essentials
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Event Hours | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| Extended Bonuses | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST |
| Featured Pokémon | Tinkatink (Metalsmith Pokémon) |
| Exclusive Move | Gigaton Hammer (via evolving Tinkatuff) |
| Special Research Cost | ₹59 |
| Cities Covered | 34 cities across India |
| Shiny Available? | Yes |
The Star: Tinkatink and Its Powerful Evolution
Tinkatink will flood the wild during the three-hour window — and if you’re patient (and lucky), a Shiny Tinkatink or one with a Special Background could be waiting for you.
The real prize, though, is Tinkaton with Gigaton Hammer — one of the most powerful Charged Attacks in the game right now. Evolve Tinkatuff during the event or up to four hours after it ends to lock in this exclusive move.
Gigaton Hammer stats:
- Trainer Battles: 130 power
- Gyms and Raids: 300 power
That raid power number is enormous. If you’re building a competitive team, getting at least one Gigaton Hammer Tinkaton should be your priority for the day.
All the Event Bonuses You Should Know
- 🍬 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- ⭐ 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- 🍬 2× Candy XL chance for Trainers Level 31+
- 🌿 Incense lasts 3 hours (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
- 📸 Snapshot surprise — take photos during the event!
- 🎣 Lure Modules last 1 hour and may attract Tinkatink (until 9 PM)
- 🔄 +1 Special Trade (max 2 for the day) (until 9 PM)
- 💫 50% less Stardust on trades (until 9 PM)
The extended bonuses running until 9 PM are a big deal — even after the Tinkatink spawns slow down, you can keep trading and using Lures for maximum value.
₹59 Special Research — Worth It?
For just ₹59, the Community Day Special Research unlocks:
- 3 Tinkatink encounters with Special Background
- Additional Tinkatink encounters
- 1 Premium Battle Pass
- 1 Rare Candy XL
You can also gift tickets to friends you’ve reached Great Friends status with — a thoughtful touch for Trainers who want to share the experience. Just tap the ticket in the shop and hit “Gift” instead of “Buy.”
Where to Play: India’s 34 Community Day Locations
The event spans 34 Indian cities with dedicated meetup spots. Some highlights:
Mumbai — Shivaji Park, Horniman Circle Garden, IIT Bombay, Jogger’s Park, Veer Savarkar Udyan Bengaluru — Cubbon Park, Orion Mall, Swabhiman Park, DB Mall Kolkata — Salt Lake Stadium, Surya Sen Nagar Playground, Lions Safari Park at Rabindra Sarovar Lake Delhi — Japanese Park (Rohini), Buddha Jayanti Park, Eros One Mall Hyderabad — Jayalaxmi Gardens, Shilparamam Art & Craft Village Chennai — Tower Park, SRM Tech Park, IIT Madras Campus
Plus Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Pune, Surat, Trivandrum, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Guwahati, Mysore, and many more.
Pokémon GO Community Days have become a genuine cultural moment for India’s growing AR gaming community — learn more about how augmented reality gaming works on Wikipedia.
For more Pokémon GO event guides, gaming news, and esports coverage across India, head over to Technosports — India’s go-to destination for all things gaming and tech.
FAQs
Q: What is the exclusive move available on Pokémon GO April 2026 Community Day?
Evolve Tinkatuff into Tinkaton during or up to four hours after the event to get Gigaton Hammer, a devastating Charged Attack with 300 power in Gyms and Raids.
Q: How much does the Tinkatink Community Day Special Research cost in India?
The Special Research ticket is available for ₹59 and can also be gifted to friends at Great Friends level or higher.
