Lechonk Community Day
May 9, 2026 Community Day. 3-hour event featuring Lechonk. Shiny rate boosted to ~1-in-25 during the event.
Shiny Lechonk 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.
No exclusive move was tied to this Community Day — the value was the shiny boost + bonuses.
Hindsight verdict — based on how the evolved form aged in the meta. For the live tier rankings see the tier list.
Was the May 9, 2026 Community Day worth it in hindsight?
No exclusive move was tied to this Community Day — the value was the shiny boost + bonuses. Shiny Lechonk remains a permanent dex addition either way, so any time spent at this CD wasn't wasted.
What was the May 9, 2026 Community Day in-game?
The May 9, 2026 Community Day featured Lechonk.
Was there an exclusive move for this Community Day?
Not all Community Days have an exclusive move documented. Some early events focused on shiny releases and bonus multipliers without a tied move unlock.
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.