Some editions of Community Day are there to make a point or "point" - that is, both literally and figuratively. Those editions may be initiated to show that some species are still viable regardless of certain situations involving that species, or they can illustrate new developments in Community Day features. And then, there's just the "point" aspect, for which some species perhaps just have physical features of this kind to flaunt. All of that may be considered to be true for this edition.
So, the "point" that I speak of is that this edition's featured Pokémon is Axew, the Tusk Pokémon - which has a real nice point to it. Its species family and evolution line spans Fraxure and Haxorus as well, for which the latter receives the special move of Breaking Swipe, a Charged move with some potential for contributing to the dynamics of PvP battles. The main bonus for this edition is tripled XP, which has greater benefits for those below level 50, but it is nonetheless welcome for them, which may include novices of all ages.
As for other "points", they're pretty much of the usual menagerie. Double Candy and double Candy XL chance (enhanced by a current event bonus), discounted trades and extra Special trades (enhanced by a current mishap), and extended Lure Modules and Incense, photo bombs, special stickers, and bonus Fraxure raids (as usual), as well as the paid Special Research (titled "Keeping Sharp" as a nod to and for exploring the pointy qualities of the species) are the order of the day.
And then there are the usual local meetups. The local park that has played host to my local one for several months now is effectively the primary host at this point, but it's considered a good place since it's at the center of the local area. That may have helped this edition to garner more than the usual number of attendees, as did the significance of the Pokémon and its species family as an all-around must-have for Pokémon Go affairs, plus a local campaign to expand communities as greatly as possible.
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| I'm on the lower right, wearing a special jersey (more on this soon). |
For evolutionary purposes, I evolved two of the best ones I had, one a regular one and a previous Buddy Pokémon, and one a Shiny Lucky one obtained by a Lucky Trade on this very day. Then there were a few more for Great League and Ultra League, though I have to say that I'm slightly displeased with the results for these. Of course, as usual, there will be another opportunity as this year comes to a close, and I may have to prepare for that opportunity to evolve the one(s) that I really need.
Fittingly, I've already made my point, and so too has this edition of Community Day. It presents the "points" (affairs) as usual, but does so with a particularly pointy Pokémon species and its family. With the results of this Community Day, there ought be future opportunities where I can make my point with them, and so can the others who participated. If anything, the grand local meetup above should also make the point that the communities continue to thrive through the low points and high points, for which this ought to be the latter.
One year ago: Bots in Pokémon Unite
Two years ago: Arena Factions, Assemble
Three years ago: The Persistence of Pokémon Spotlight Hours
Four years ago: To Hold or Not to Hold?
Five years ago: Variegated Pokédexes
Six years ago: Pokémon and Sports
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