Pokémon GO’s monthly Community Day events remain a fan favorite thanks to exclusive Pokémon and bonuses, but players are increasingly speaking out against the game’s restrictive event schedule — and rising ticket prices — warning that current trends threaten the experience they love.
Fans Highlight Issues With the Three-Hour Window
Community Days offer players the chance to catch large numbers of a featured Pokémon, often with a shiny version and exclusive moves. This month’s Quaxly Community Day on July 20 will introduce new moves for Quaquaval, while August 30’s Rookidee Community Day, chosen by player poll, is already generating buzz.
However, many players are frustrated with the standard three-hour window, usually from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On the Pokémon GO subreddit, user carlkentt argued that holding events during the hottest hours of summer is both inconvenient and unsafe. They suggested hosting events earlier in the morning or later in the evening to help avoid extreme heat.
Other players supported the idea, with some calling for longer Community Days altogether. “It’s easy to miss a three-hour window or two,” one player noted, while another added, “All one-day events like Com Days and Raid Days, etc., should be six hours instead of three.” There’s also growing support for making all Community Days two-day events, similar to Eevee’s Community Day Classic, to help accommodate players who work weekends.
Regional Weather Differences and Gameplay Fairness
Not all players agree on timing changes, pointing out that weather varies across hemispheres — what’s too hot for one region may be ideal for another. Some suggested region-based schedules or simply extending event durations globally to offer more flexibility without punishing players in cooler climates.
Given that Pokémon GO already integrates real-world weather alerts in-game, players believe Niantic and Scopely could implement a more dynamic approach to event scheduling.
Concerns Over Rising Ticket Prices
In addition to schedule frustrations, players are voicing concerns about the steady increase in paid ticket prices for Community Day research. Several fans called on Niantic and Scopely to “set ticket prices back the way they were before,” warning that the current trend points to aggressive monetization.
“Scopely will milk this game if we don’t take action now,” one player cautioned in the discussion, reflecting a growing sentiment among the community that higher prices combined with restrictive events could alienate players in the long run.
Calls for Action
As a global mobile game, Pokémon GO has always walked a fine line between accessibility and monetization. But recent feedback underscores player frustration with the standardization of event schedules, rising costs, and perceived disregard for local conditions.
With the Rookidee Community Day and other seasonal events on the horizon, many in the community hope Niantic and Scopely will take player concerns seriously — extending event windows, adjusting schedules for safety and fairness, and rethinking their approach to ticket pricing.
If changes aren’t made soon, players warn, Pokémon GO risks alienating its loyal base just as competition in the mobile gaming space continues to grow.
