Deino Community Day
May 16, 2026 Community Day. 3-hour event featuring Deino. Shiny rate boosted to ~1-in-25 during the event. Classic CD.
The evolved form learned this move during the event window and from Elite Charged TMs after. This is what makes most CDs pull double duty — get the shiny and a hundo with the exclusive move locked in.
Shiny Deino was boosted to roughly 1-in-25 during this Community Day — the standard CD shiny rate. Most shiny hunters expect ~12 shinies across the 3-hour event.
A-tier exclusive — niche but strong. Good coverage move that opens up a role in raids or PvP leagues.
Hindsight verdict — based on how the evolved form aged in the meta. For the live tier rankings see the tier list.
Coverage charged move — broadens the species' matchup spread in PvP without necessarily topping raw DPS. Often the deciding tech in Great/Ultra League meta shifts.
Was the May 16, 2026 Community Day worth it in hindsight?
A-tier exclusive — niche but strong. Good coverage move that opens up a role in raids or PvP leagues. Shiny Deino remains a permanent dex addition either way, so any time spent at this CD wasn't wasted.
What was the May 16, 2026 Community Day in-game?
The May 16, 2026 Community Day featured Deino. The exclusive move was Brutal Swing — learned by the evolved form during the event window and via Elite Charged TM afterward.
How do I get Brutal Swing on my Deino after the event?
Use an Elite Charged TM (or Elite Fast TM if Brutal Swing is a fast move) on the evolved form. Niantic occasionally re-releases exclusive moves during anniversary events and Community Day recap weekends — the December recap CD is the most reliable second chance.
Can I still get a shiny from this Community Day?
Yes — the shiny form is permanently released after a Community Day. The boosted ~1-in-25 rate only applies during the event, but you can still hunt the standard ~1-in-500 wild rate or use raids / research / eggs after.
When is the next Community Day?
Niantic announces Community Days about 2-3 weeks ahead. Check the events page for the current month's schedule and announced upcoming dates.