Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day PvP and PvE guide

Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day is one of the most exciting events of its kind in the yearly calendar. It marks the shiny debut of the Water-type starter from Alola as well as the first time its final evolution, Primarina, gets access to the coveted Hydro Cannon. These events' PvP and PvE connotations have the potential to alter the game's meta, and therefore, pique the playerbase's interest.

Popplio Community Day in Pokemon GO starts at 2 pm local time and ends at 5 pm local time on August 31, 2024. Some of the event bonuses, including the exclusive move availability, will be available till 10 pm local time.

This article breaks down everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day from a PvP and PvE perspective.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Is the Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day relevant from a PvP and PvE perspective?

The Popplio Community Day in Pokemon GO is relevant for both PvP and PvE enthusiasts. Primarina, Popplio's final evolution, is a Water- and Fairy-type creature that has always been strong in the Master League. With the exclusive move Hydro Cannon, it also comes out as the best non-Shadow, non-Mega, non-Legendary Water-type attacker in PvE battles.

While Primarina has been useful even before this event, it getting Hydro Cannon during Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day boosts the event's importance for competitive players. Events like this are also one of the best chances for players to land coveted Hundos (creatures with 15/15/15 IVs).

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Brief Analysis of Hydro Cannon Primarina in Pokemon GO

Hydro Cannon Primarina in Pokemon GO PvP

Hydro Cannon's pacing advantage compared to Hydro Pump grants Primarina several wins in the Master League that it had trouble garnering. Some notable ones are Ho-Oh and Therian Landorus in 0-0 shields, Excadrill, Groudon, and Rhyperior in the 1-0 shields and Ho-Oh and Metagross in the 2-1 shields.

The creature also has plenty of neutral play in the Master League, where Water and Fairy-type damage has lots of potential.

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Hydro Cannon Primarina in Pokemon GO PvE

Primarina with Hydro Cannon can deal substantial damage to enemies. It takes up Greninja's place as the best non-Shadow, non-Mega, non-Legendary Water-type attacker in PvE battles. This feat cannot be achieved with the slow charging Hydro Pump. While Sparkling Aria has some uses, Hydro Cannon is still the way to go.

Starting with the August 2024 Community Day, Primarina can also learn the Charged Attack Sparkling Aria. Check out our detailed analysis on whether Primarina with Hydro Cannon and Sparkling is good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE.

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Best IVs to look out for in Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day

Primarina has little to no use in Pokemon GO's Great and Ultra League formats. However, it is one of the best non-legendaries for the Master League. Here are the best PvP IVs for Primarina in this format:

Best IV spreads for Popplio for Master League

1. 15/15/15 - 3661 CP at Level 51
2. 14/15/15 - 3647 CP at Level 51
3. 15/14/15 - 3653 CP at Level 51
4. 15/15/14 - 3652 CP at Level 51
5. 13/15/15 - 3632 CP at Level 51
6. 14/14/15 - 3638 CP at Level 51
7. 15/13/15 - 3644 CP at Level 51
8. 14/15/14 - 3638 CP at Level 51
9. 15/14/14 - 3644 CP at Level 51
10. 15/15/13 - 3643 CP at Level 51

Here is a list of all the 100% IV Popplio spawns you might find during the Community Day event:

Level	100% IV CP
1	15 CP
2	50 CP
3	84 CP
4	118 CP
5	152 CP
6	186 CP
7	220 CP
8	254 CP
9	288 CP
10	322 CP
11	354 CP
12	387 CP
13	419 CP
14	451 CP
15	483 CP
16	516 CP
17	548 CP
18	580 CP
19	612 CP
20	645 CP
21	677 CP
22	709 CP
23	742 CP
24	774 CP
25	806 CP
26	838 CP
27	871 CP
28	903 CP
29	935 CP
30	967 CP
31	984 CP
32	1000 CP
33	1016 CP
34	1032 CP
35	1048 CP
36	1064 CP
37	1080 CP
38	1096 CP
39	1113 CP
40	1129 CP
41	1143 CP
42	1157 CP
43	1172 CP
44	1187 CP
45	1201 CP
46	1216 CP
47	1231 CP
48	1246 CP
49	1261 CP
50	1276 CP

Finding a perfect IV Popplio that you can evolve into Primarina should be your top priority during Pokemon GO Popplio Community Day. This will be effective in PvP as well as PvE.

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