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Pokémon GO Community Day: Tinkatink Takes Center Stage!

3/17/2026

Summary

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The Pokémon GO April 2026 Community Day runs April 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring Tinkatink, the Metalsmith Pokémon.
The event features Tinkatink, the Metalsmith Pokémon, with increased spawns, 2x catch Candy, and Shiny Tinkatink.
Evolving Tinkatuff during the event or within four hours after yields Tinkaton with the Gigaton Hammer.
For US$1.99, players gain a Special Research story with rewards, including encounters with Tinkatink featuring a Special Background.

History

Historical Context

Launched in July 2016, Pokémon Go revolutionized mobile gaming by integrating augmented reality and location-based gameplay, attracting over 28 million daily users in the U.S. at its peak. Developed by Niantic, the game became a cultural phenomenon, generating over $600 million in revenue within its first 90 days and significantly impacting social interactions and local economies.

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Story summary

The Pokémon GO April 2026 Community Day runs April 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring Tinkatink, the Metalsmith Pokémon.
The event features Tinkatink, the Metalsmith Pokémon, with increased spawns, 2x catch Candy, and Shiny Tinkatink.
Evolving Tinkatuff during the event or within four hours after yields Tinkaton with the Gigaton Hammer.
For US$1.99, players gain a Special Research story with rewards, including encounters with Tinkatink featuring a Special Background.

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