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Pokémon GO Community Day: Catch Frigibax This Saturday, 20 June

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Pokémon GO’s June 2026 Community Day is right around the corner — and it stars one of Scarlet and Violet’s most powerful pseudo-legendaries. Frigibax, the Dragon/Ice-type Ice Fin Pokémon, takes over the map this Saturday, 20 June 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time. If you’re in Singapore, that’s a perfect weekend afternoon slot.

Frigibax will be featured during June Community Day in Pokémon GO! — via Pokémon GO on YouTube

Frigibax Community Day Bonuses

Niantic has stacked this Community Day with some of the best bonuses of the year:

  • 3× Stardust on every catch — excellent for powering up those high-IV finds or trading duplicates
  • 2× Candy per catch, with a boosted 2× Candy XL chance for trainers at Level 31+
  • Extended 3-hour Incense and 1-hour Lure Modules for the event window
  • One additional Special Trade (up to 2 daily), plus 50% reduced Stardust cost on trades until 9:00 pm
Frigibax and Baxcalibur in Pokémon GO Community Day artwork
Image courtesy of Niantic / The Pokémon Company

The Exclusive Move: Glaive Rush on Baxcalibur

The main draw this Community Day: evolve Arctibax (Frigibax’s first evolution) into Baxcalibur during the event — or up to four hours after it ends, until 9:00 pm local time — to receive the Community Day exclusive Charged Attack Glaive Rush.

This is the Pokémon GO debut of Glaive Rush, a Dragon-type move with 90 power in Trainer Battles (and a one-stage Defense drop on the opponent) and 105 power in Gyms and Raids. Baxcalibur with Glaive Rush shapes up as a strong Master League pick — and this is the first Dragon/Ice-type to headline a Community Day in over 100 events.

Shiny Frigibax and Special Research

Shiny Frigibax makes its wild debut today. The colour difference is noticeable — worth hitting as many spawn clusters as possible with a Mossy Lure.

A Community Day–exclusive Special Research story is on sale for USD 1.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency). Rewards include three special-background Frigibax encounters, a Premium Battle Pass, and a Rare Candy XL. Tickets can be gifted to Great Friends or higher.

August 2026 Community Day Voting Returns

Niantic also confirmed that Community Day Voting is back for August 2026 (event date: Sunday, 16 August). Four candidates are up: Nickit, Yamper, Fidough, and Tadbulb. The vote happens via the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel — watch for the announcement.

Last words

With 3× Stardust, a powerful new Charged Attack, and shiny Frigibax appearing in the wild for the first time, this is one of the stronger Community Days of 2026. Singapore trainers: head out around 2pm, pop an Incense, and give yourself the full four-hour evolve window after the event ends. Check out our other event coverage for more on what’s coming up in the Singapore gaming scene.

Pokemon GO Frigibax Community Day June 2026 event banner
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Pokémon GO Frigibax Community Day: Date, Moves and Bonuses

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The next Pokémon GO Community Day is less than a week away — and this month’s star is Frigibax, the Paldean Ice Fin Pokémon. If you’re hunting for a powerful Ice-type attacker or chasing the shiny, here’s everything Singapore trainers need to know before Saturday.

👀❄️ #PokemonGO — via Pokémon GO on YouTube

Frigibax Community Day — Key Details

Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Event hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time
Extended evolution window: Evolve Arctibax until 9:00 PM to get the exclusive move
Featured Pokémon: Frigibax (Dragon / Ice, Paldea Region)
Shiny available: Yes — boosted shiny odds during the 3-hour window

Frigibax is the 102nd Community Day Pokémon in the game’s history. It evolves into Arctibax and then into Baxcalibur, a dual Dragon/Ice powerhouse that has seen solid use in raids and PvP since its Paldean debut.

Exclusive Move: Glaive Rush on Baxcalibur

The headline reward is Glaive Rush, a Charged Attack that Baxcalibur learns only if you evolve Arctibax during the event window or within four hours after it ends (up to 9:00 PM). According to the official Pokémon GO announcement, Glaive Rush carries 105 power in Gyms and Raids and 90 power in Trainer Battles, making this one of the stronger Dragon/Ice moves available in the current meta. If you already have a high-IV Baxcalibur from a previous evolution, this is a good time to invest Candy and unlock it on a second one with the event move.

All Community Day Bonuses

  • 3× Stardust from catches
  • 2× Candy from catches
  • Increased chance of Candy XL (for Level 31+ trainers)
  • Incense duration extended to 3 hours
  • Lure Modules last 3 hours (place one at 2:00 PM and it covers the full event window); Frigibax also appears near PokeStops with active Lures through 9:00 PM
  • 1 additional Special Trade per day (max 3 during Community Day hours)
  • 50% reduced Stardust cost on trades (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

The 3× Stardust bonus is the one to maximise — use a Star Piece to triple it further, and you’re looking at a very efficient afternoon of farming one of the game’s most universally needed resources.

Special Research Ticket

A paid Special Research ticket is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency — check the in-app store for the exact SGD amount). This unlocks Community Day-exclusive research tasks and additional encounter rewards beyond what’s available for free during the event.

Voting Returns for August Community Day

Niantic has also confirmed that Community Day voting returns for August 2026. Fans will be able to pick the next featured Pokémon via the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel. Details on how to vote will be announced closer to August — stay tuned.

Last words

With Glaive Rush making Baxcalibur a proper raid pick and the 3× Stardust bonus sweetening the pot, this is a Community Day worth blocking out your Saturday afternoon for. Singapore’s weather in June can be unpredictable, so have your portable charger and a rain plan ready. Happy hunting, trainers — check out our other events for more of what’s coming up in Singapore’s gaming calendar.

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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global Is Free This Year — Mega Mewtwo Debuts on 11 July

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The Pokémon GO Fest world tour kicks off its Copenhagen leg today (12–14 June), and while we’re not all flying to Denmark, that’s fine — because the event that matters most to Singapore trainers lands right here at home on 11–12 July. And for the first time in GO Fest history, it is completely free.

What Is Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global?

GO Fest 2026 is a celebration of Pokémon GO’s tenth anniversary, spanning three in-person city events (Tokyo, Chicago, Copenhagen) before going worldwide on 11–12 July. In past years the Global event required a paid ticket. This year, Niantic has made GO Fest 2026: Global free for every trainer who logs in during the event weekend — Special Research, increased Shiny rates, bonuses and all. No ticket needed, no SGD spent.

Event hours are 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time each day (SGT is the same as your device’s local time), plus nine all-day hours of gameplay each day as an extra anniversary gift. Check the other events on GameTrader for more Singapore-relevant dates coming up.

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y Make Their Pokémon GO Debut

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y Pokémon GO Fest 2026
Image courtesy of Niantic

The headline attraction: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y arrive in Pokémon GO for the first time ever during GO Fest 2026 Global. They’ll appear in Super Mega Raid Battles — Mega Mewtwo X on Saturday, Mega Mewtwo Y on Sunday. Via a branching Timed Research you’ll choose which form to pursue, and every Mega Mewtwo caught from raids comes with at least one Mega Level already unlocked, meaning you can Mega Evolve it for free straight away. That’s massive for any trainer who has been hoarding Mega Energy.

The in-person Copenhagen attendees get first access this weekend, but the full debut — open to all trainers globally — is the 11–12 July Global event. Singapore trainers: that is your window.

Zeraora Is Coming to Pokémon GO

Zeraora Pokémon GO Fest 2026 debut
Image courtesy of Niantic

Zeraora, the Thunderclap Pokémon, also makes its Pokémon GO debut during GO Fest 2026. All trainers who log in during the Global event weekend receive Special Research leading to a Zeraora encounter — and the research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace after the event. Mythical Pokémon with no time pressure is a rare gift.

What Singapore Trainers Get for Free on 11–12 July

Here’s the full haul for any trainer who simply logs in:

  • Special Research → Zeraora encounter (non-expiring)
  • Branching Timed Research → choose Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y
  • Up to 9 free Raid Passes from Gyms each day
  • Up to 6 Special Trades per day
  • 50% Stardust discount on trades
  • 1-hour Lure Modules
  • 9 hours of Party Play active (grab your gamer friends)
  • Increased Shiny encounter rates across hourly habitat rotations
  • Starter Pokémon in Pikachu visors (evolvable) via Incense

Habitats rotate through all 18 Pokémon types hourly, including themes like Stormfire Peaks and Dragonflight Summit. Five-star raids feature heavy-hitters like Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, and Giratina. The Shiny “team hat” Pikachu variants from the city events will also be available globally.

Community Celebrations Near Singapore

Niantic is hosting 26 free Community Celebrations worldwide during GO Fest 2026 Global, with Mega Mewtwo Raid Battles and pop-up activities. The closest stops to Singapore are Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in the Asia-Pacific lineup. Singapore itself is not on the list this year, but the entire game-wide event runs anywhere you have a phone signal — no travel required.

Last Words

GO Fest 2026 Global on 11–12 July is shaping up to be the most accessible event Niantic has ever run: free entry, two brand-new Mega Evolutions, a Mythical Pokémon, and a full day’s worth of bonus raid passes. There’s really no reason for any Singapore trainer to sit this one out. Mark the date, charge your portable battery pack, and start planning your raiding squads. We’ll have more GO Fest coverage as the event approaches — keep an eye on our gaming news feed.