Pokemon GO players discuss a major feature missing from Fuecoco Community Day

Pokemon GO Fuecoco Community Day recently took place, allowing players to hunt the adorable Fire-type starter from the Paldea region to their hearts' content. However, fans were quick to notice that something was missing this time around — Fuecoco-themed stickers.

Stickers have long been a small but cherished part of Community Days, allowing players to customize their gifts with themed designs.

The lack of stickers for Fuecoco left many wondering why Niantic chose not to include them this time. The discussion gained momentum after a Redditor, u/MeliaeMaree, pointed out the missing feature.

"No community day stickers?"

No community day stickers? byu/MeliaeMaree inTheSilphRoad

The post raised several questions about Niantic's approach and sparked discussions within the Pokemon GO community. Here's a look at how players reacted to the absence of Fuecoco stickers in the recent Community Day event.

Players have expressed their disappointment over the missing stickers, especially since previous Community Days often featured exclusive stickers for the event's featured Pokemon. Reddit user Bacteriophag was among the first to do so, noting how the absence of Fuecoco stickers took away one of the most enjoyable parts of Community Day:

"Wow, they took away one of the cutest parts of CD. Wanted to open gifts before the event, noticed I don't know if I got any Fuecoco stickers yet or should I wait till event hours, realized they don't exist. Guess they are selling and don't care anymore. Really lame."

u/PumpkinPatchPie, shared a similar sentiment. They admitted they were waiting for someone else to bring up the issue and stated that they were equally disappointed:

"I have been waiting for someone else to mention this! I'm disappointed, I love collecting the stickers. I think they're trying to make these backgrounds the new "thing". We also only got 4 new season stickers and I'm pretty sure we normally get 6 each season."

u/BASEBALLFURIES mentioned that the primary reason they opened gifts during Community Days was to collect stickers.

Comment byu/MeliaeMaree from discussion inTheSilphRoad

They also speculated that Niantic might be subtly encouraging players to purchase stickers rather than obtain them for free.

Similarly, u/Stridiann expressed confusion about Niantic's inconsistent approach to Community Day stickers.

Comment byu/MeliaeMaree from discussion inTheSilphRoad

They emphasized that for players who enjoy collecting stickers, this inconsistency felt like a lack of effort from Niantic.

The general consensus among players was that stickers added a small but meaningful touch to Community Days. The absence of Fuecoco stickers, especially after seeing them consistently for other Pokemon, left many fans feeling overlooked. This omission was particularly disheartening for those who enjoy collecting and sharing themed stickers.

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Is Pokemon GO moving away from Community Day stickers?

Fuecoco as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

One emerging theory from the discussion suggests that Niantic may be shifting its focus from stickers to other in-game features like Pokemon with backgrounds. Several players, including u/PumpkinPatchPie, believe that the creators are intentionally reducing the emphasis on stickers to promote these backgrounds.

However, this shift does not sit well with fans who have built up a collection of stickers and anticipated new designs with each Community Day.

Another angle is the potential monetization strategy that Niantic might be testing. Some players, such as u/BASEBALLFURIES, speculated that Niantic might be phasing out free stickers to drive revenue through purchasable sticker bundles.

While this remains speculative, the lack of communication from Niantic has only fueled such assumptions.

The inconsistency in offering stickers also raised eyebrows. As u/Stridiann pointed out, the availability of stickers has not been consistent across Community Days. This has made it difficult for collectors to complete sets and has led to disappointment when some Pokemon, like Fuecoco, are excluded without any clear explanation.

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The absence of Fuecoco-themed stickers during its Community Day has left Pokemon GO players puzzled and disappointed. Stickers have long been a small but appreciated feature, and their absence has fueled discussions about Niantic's intentions.

Whether the company is shifting focus, aiming for monetization, or simply overlooking the feature, fans hope that future Community Days will bring back the themed stickers that once added charm to the game.

Until then, the community remains vocal about their desire for more transparency and consistency from Niantic.

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