Pokemon GO: November 2024 Community Day dive

Niantic has officially revealed Mankey as the featured Pokémon for the November 2024 Community Day in Pokemon GO. Although Mankey might not be the most thrilling choice at first glance, this event brings a major twist—Primeape and its evolved form, Annihilape, will gain access to the newly introduced charged move, Rage Fist. This addition could significantly shake up Pokemon GO’s current battle landscape, making this Community Day one to remember.

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Mankey’s power-up: What’s new?

Firstly, this Community Day starts off at November 10, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. Trainers will encounter Mankey in quite an abundance. However, the real excitement comes from the evolutions. During the event, by evolving Mankey to Primeape or Annihilape, players will unlock the exclusive move Rage Fist for both evolutions.

This move could potentially shift the balance of current power in battles, that fell into obscurity. Primeape, long overlooked by many, now has the opportunity to shine alongside Annihilape, a fan favorite that had fallen out of favor due to recent changes in the game’s mechanics.

November Community Day – Redemption for Annihilape?

Following Niantic’s update that weakened the move “Counter,” many Fighting-type Pokémon, including Annihilape, saw reduced effectiveness in battles. However, due to the November Community Day introduction of Rage Fist, Annihilape might be making a comeback. Trainers are eager to see how this new move will perform in PvP combat, and whether it can restore Annihilape’s former glory in the PokemonGO Battle League.

The move’s addition offers an exciting layer of strategy for trainers, as they consider whether evolving Mankey into Primeape could be a quicker path to obtaining this event-exclusive move without the hassle of meeting Annihilape’s typical evolution requirements.

Bonus perks – More than just evolution

Beyond the chance to unlock Rage Fist, November’s Community Day is packed with bonuses. Trainers will enjoy triple XP, double candy for catching Pokémon, and the highly sought-after XL Candy, making a return. Evolution conditions will also be relaxed for Annihilape, requiring only 20 Fighting-type Pokémon catches with Primeape as your buddy.
With these rewards and the potential game-changer that is Rage Fist, this Community Day promises to deliver both for casual players and battle enthusiasts alike.