Mark Your Calendars: Beldum Community Day in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go is having a special Beldum Community Day event on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 2-5 p.m. in your local time zone.
How to Catch a Shiny Beldum
Research indicates that Shiny rates on Community Days are about 1 in 24. So, make sure to play actively during the event to increase your chances of encountering shiny Beldum.
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Unlocking Meteor Mash for Metagross
When you evolve Metang into Metagross between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time, it will learn the charged move Meteor Mash. Make sure to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to power up your Metagross.
Metagross in Battle
Metagross is a powerful steel-type Pokémon that performs exceptionally well in battles. Consider evolving a shadow Beldum from a Team Go Rocket member to boost your Metagross’ potential even further. Metagross’ best moveset includes Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, making it a formidable opponent against most types of Pokémon.
Mega Metagross has not been introduced in Pokémon Go yet, but capturing a strong Beldum now could be beneficial for future Mega Evolution opportunities and battles.
Maximizing Beldum Community Day
During the Beldum Community Day event, various bonuses will be available to enhance your gameplay experience:
- 1⁄4 hatch distance for eggs incubated during the event
- Three-hour duration for Incense and Lure Modules
- Beldum special photobomb feature for snapshots
Take advantage of these bonuses by participating actively in the event and aiming to catch powerful Beldum to further strengthen your Pokémon roster.