August 2020 Community Day

**Other editions of Community Day:**
2018: Jan - Dec
2019: Jan - Nov, Dec
2020: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, **Aug**, Sep, Oct, Nov-E, Nov-M, Dec
2021: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2022: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2023: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2024: Jan, Feb
Classic: Bulbasaur, Mudkip, Dratini, Larvitar, Swinub, Squirtle, Charmander, Mareep, Porygon

## Chronology

### Next event

Unova Week

The **August 2020 Community Day** was the thirty-first Community Day event, featuring Magikarp.

## Features

3× Catch Stardust
* 3× Catch Stardust

3-hour Incense
* 3-hour Incense

Magikarp spawns increased
* Magikarp spawns increased

Increased chance of Magikarp being shiny
* Increased chance of Magikarp being shiny

Special Photobomb
* Special Photobomb

Exclusive move available
* Exclusive move available

Themed Field Research
* Themed Field Research

Special Research available
* Special Research available

Shop special offer
* Shop special offer

### Featured Pokémon

 Pokémon in wild
Magikarp had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

#0129Magikarp

* Regular
* Shiny

 Pokémon from photobombs
These Pokémon could photobomb five times during the event:

Magikarp#0129Magikarp

### Exclusive move

Exclusive move
In order to obtain Aqua Tail, Trainers had to evolve Magikarp into Gyarados after the start of event and up to 2 hours after the end of event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attack.

### Field Research event tasks

 Field Research tasks
These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Catch 3 Magikarp
 Magikarp
500×  Stardust
5×  Great Ball
2×  Ultra Ball
2×  Pinap Berry
1×  Golden Razz Berry
6×  Magikarp Candy

### Special Research

 Making a Splash
**Making a Splash** Special Research was available during the event. The Gyarados in this research would know Aqua Tail if it was caught during event hours.

1st Part

Power up Pokémon 10 times
10×  Poké Ball

Catch 15 Magikarp
20×  Magikarp Candy

Make 5 Nice Throws
 Magikarp

Rewards for whole set
2000×  Stardust10×  Pinap Berry Magikarp

2nd Part

Catch 15 Magikarp
50×  Magikarp Candy

Transfer 10 Pokémon
500×  Stardust

User 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
1000  Experience

Rewards for whole set
2000×  Stardust1×  Incense1×  Poffin

3rd Part

Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
50×  Magikarp Candy

Evolve 1 Magikarp
5×  Golden Razz Berry

Transfer 10 Pokémon
1500  Experience

Rewards for whole set
2000×  Stardust1×  Incense1×  Rocket Radar

4th Part

*Claim Reward!*
5000×  Stardust

*Claim Reward!*
1500  Experience

*Claim Reward!*
5×  Silver Pinap Berry

Rewards for whole set
2000×  Stardust3×  Rare Candy Gyarados

 Professor Willow dialogue
1st Part

* Good to see you, **TRAINER**! Do you hear that sound?
* All morning, I’ve been hearing the distinct sound of splashing water. While somewhat relaxing, it’s definitely not a normal thing to hear around the lab.
* Upon further investigation, I noticed an increased number of Magikarp in the wild. It was quite the sight to see so many of them splashing about.
* Guess it’s time to GO fishing! Get it? Because Magikarp is the Fish Pokémon?
* Anyway, I think it’ll be safe to approach Magikarp, as documentation indicates they’re harmless.
* However, I see potential in this Pokémon. It’s time to head out and investigate.

2nd Part

* Wonderful work, Trainer.
* Great work, Trainer! While you were out, I did a bit of a refresher on Magikarp.
* Did you know that some Magikarp can jump so high, they can leap over a mountain? Now that’s something I’d like to see!
* Also, while having a reputation for being worthless, this hardy Pokémon can thrive in any body of water, regardless of how dirty or polluted the water might be.
* I think Magikarp deserves a bit more credit, don’t you think? Let’s focus on evolving Magikarp, since doing so takes some effort.
* Maybe you should try using Pinap Berries when trying to catch Magikarp. Not only are Pinap Berries tasty, but they’re quite useful as well!

3rd Part

* Good job, **TRAINER**. Thanks to the research you’ve completed, it’s time to evolve that Magikarp of yours!
* Remember when I said that Magikarp is harmless? Well, that isn’t the case with its evolved form, Gyarados.
* Known as the Atrocious Pokémon, Gyarados has a reputation for being destructive. Tales of its rampaging nature are consistent across all research materials we have on it.
* So much for being harmless, am I right? Of note, Gyarados is both Water- and Flying-type—something you might not expect from its humble beginnings.
* Looks like you’ll be adding a powerful Pokémon to your team, but let’s proceed with caution.

4th Part

* Wonderful work, **TRAINER**. Looks like all your efforts have paid off, and you’ve got yourself a Gyarados.
* I’m sure this Pokémon will be a great member of your team when battling other Trainers or even Team GO Rocket!
* Even though Gyarados is known for being vicious and extremely aggressive, a talented Trainer such as yourself will be able to befriend and train it so it can meet its full potential.
* I’m excited to see what kinds of challenges you’ll demolish together!
* Just make sure that the demolition is limited to battles—not entire cities.
* Anyway, until next time!

### Shop special offer

 Special shop offers
These offers were available from the shop during the event:

Community Day Box 1280
30×  Ultra Ball
1×  Incense
6×  Star Piece
1×  Elite Charged TM

## References

1. ↑ The featured Pokémon for August Community Day is... *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-07-29.
2. ↑ Community Day Box Live. */r/TheSilphRoad*. Retrieved on 2020-08-10.