Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Quaxly (Community Day Guide)

Updated by Ankit Babal
July 15, 2025
Gaming

I’ve been eagerly waiting for this moment since Quaxly first splashed into Pokemon GO back in September 2023, and now it’s finally here! The adorable Duckling Pokemon is getting its highly anticipated Community Day on July 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, marking the official debut of Shiny Quaxly in Pokemon GO. Whether you’re a dedicated shiny hunter or just love this sassy Water-type starter from Paldea, I’m here to walk you through everything you need to know to maximize your chances of catching this teal-colored treasure.

Pokemon GO: Quick Facts About Shiny Quaxly

Feature	Details
Shiny Debut	July 20, 2025 (Community Day)
Event Time	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time
Type	Water
Evolution Cost	25 candies (Quaxwell), 100 candies (Quaquaval)
Shiny Odds	1 in 25 (Community Day rate)
Exclusive Move	Hydro Cannon
New Move	Aqua Step
Evolution Deadline	July 27, 2025, 10:00 PM local time

After months of speculation and years of waiting since the Paldean starters were introduced, Niantic has finally blessed us with Shiny Quaxly’s debut. This guide will cover everything from optimal hunting strategies to evolution tips, ensuring you don’t miss out on adding this coveted shiny to your collection.

What is Shiny Quaxly in Pokemon GO and Why It’s Special?

The Visual Difference That Makes All the Difference

Shiny Quaxly stands out with its stunning teal-greenish hue replacing the standard blue coloration. While some might call it subtle, I find the mint-blue accents on its signature pompadour hairstyle and webbed feet absolutely gorgeous. The entire evolution line maintains this elegant color scheme:

Shiny Quaxly: Teal-green body with mint blue hair tuft
Shiny Quaxwell: Maintains the teal coloring with lighter blue accents
Shiny Quaquaval: Features an overall lighter, more vibrant appearance

Why Shiny Quaxly is a Must-Have

As one of the Generation 9 starters, Quaxly holds special significance for collectors. The Spiteful Fox Pokemon (wait, that’s Hisuian Zorua – Quaxly is the Duckling Pokemon!) represents the Water-type starter from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, making it an essential addition to any serious trainer’s collection. Its shiny form has been one of the most requested additions since the Paldean Adventure event in 2023.

Quaxly Community Day Details

Event Schedule and Timing

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 20, 2025! The main event runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, but several bonuses extend beyond these hours:

Main Event: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (spawns and most bonuses)
Trade Bonuses: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Evolution Window: Until July 27, 2025, 10:00 PM

Exclusive Moves Available

During this Community Day, evolving your Quaxly comes with incredible perks:

Hydro Cannon

Type: Water
Power: 80 (Trainer Battles), 90 (Gyms/Raids)
Available when evolving Quaxwell during the event or up to July 27

Aqua Step (NEW!)

Type: Water
Power: 55 (Trainer Battles)
Effect: Increases Quaquaval’s Attack by one stage
This signature move becomes permanently available starting with this event

Event Bonuses to Maximize

I can’t stress enough how valuable these bonuses are for both new and veteran players:

3× Catch Stardust – Stock up on this precious resource!
2× Catch Candy – Perfect for evolving multiple Quaxly
2× Chance for Candy XL (Level 31+ trainers)
3-hour Incense duration (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
3-hour Lure Module duration (excluding Golden Lures)
1 additional Special Trade (3 total for the day)
50% reduced Stardust cost for trades

How to Get Shiny Quaxly During Community Day in Pokemon GO?

Pre-Event Preparation

Success starts before the event! Here’s my preparation checklist:

Clear Pokemon Storage: Aim for at least 200-300 free spaces
Stock Up on Pokeballs: I recommend 500+ (Great and Ultra Balls preferred)
Prepare Items:
- Incense (at least 2)
- Lure Modules (3-5 for optimal coverage)
- Pinap Berries for candy farming
Plan Your Route: Scout locations with dense Pokestop clusters
Charge Your Devices: Bring power banks!

Optimal Hunting Strategies

After participating in countless Community Days, here are my proven strategies:

The “Shiny Check” Method Instead of catching every Quaxly, tap on each one to check if it’s shiny. If not, flee and move to the next. This maximizes your encounters per hour.

The “Loop Route” Strategy Find a park or area with 10+ Pokestops in a loop. Place lures on key stops and walk the circuit repeatedly. This combines:

Natural spawns
Lure spawns
Incense spawns
Exercise for egg hatching!

Weather Boost Advantage While Quaxly spawns everywhere during Community Day, rainy weather provides:

Higher CP encounters
More Stardust per catch
Increased spawn points

Best Locations for Shiny Hunting

Based on community feedback and personal experience, these locations yield the best results:

Parks with Water Features: Natural Water-type biome bonus
Downtown Areas: High Pokestop density
Shopping Centers: Climate-controlled hunting
University Campuses: Usually have excellent spawn clusters

Remember, during Community Day, Quaxly will spawn everywhere – even indoors! However, areas with more spawn points naturally increase your shiny chances.

Special Research and Timed Research

Timed Research (Free for All Players)

Simply log in during Community Day to receive Timed Research that includes:

Quaxly encounter with Delightful Days-themed Special Background
Increased shiny odds for research encounters
Various rewards including Pokeballs and Berries
Deadline: July 27, 2025, 10:00 PM local time

Special Research ($1.99 USD)

The paid Special Research ticket offers premium rewards:

3 Quaxly encounters with special backgrounds
Premium Battle Pass
Rare Candy XL
Additional Quaxly encounters
Extended questline with exclusive rewards

Pro Tip: You can gift Special Research tickets to Great Friends or higher!

Field Research Tasks

During the event, spinning Pokestops grants special Field Research:

“Catch 3 Quaxly” – Quaxly encounter
“Make 5 Great Throws” – Quaxly encounter with special background
“Use 5 Berries to catch Pokemon” – 500 Stardust

Evolution Guide: From Quaxly to Quaquaval

Evolution Requirements

The evolution chain requires significant candy investment:

Quaxly → Quaxwell

Cost: 25 Quaxly Candy
No additional requirements

Quaxwell → Quaquaval

Cost: 100 Quaxly Candy
No additional requirements

Total for full evolution: 125 Quaxly Candy

Maximizing Candy Collection

During Community Day, I typically collect 300-500 candies using these methods:

Pinap Berries: 6 candies per catch (12 with Mega Evolution bonus)
Transfer During Event: Double candy if there’s a bonus
Trade Before Transferring: Extra candy for distance trades
Walk Your Buddy: Reduced walking distance during some events

Should You Evolve During the Event?

YES! Here’s why:

Hydro Cannon is only available until July 27, 2025, 10:00 PM
It’s one of the best Water-type moves in the game
You can use Elite TMs later, but why waste them?

Evolution Strategy:

Catch multiple high-IV Quaxly first
Check for good PvP IVs (low attack, high defense/HP)
Evolve your best ones before the deadline
Save some for potential future moves

Tips for Maximizing Your Shiny Chances

The Numbers Game

With Community Day’s boosted rate of approximately 1 in 25, here’s what to expect:

100 encounters = ~4 shinies
200 encounters = ~8 shinies
300 encounters = ~12 shinies

Advanced Shiny Hunting Tips

1. The Quick Catch Trick Master this technique to double your encounter rate! Learn more about Pokemon GO tips and tricks.

2. Auto-Catcher Devices Pokemon GO Plus+ or similar devices can help catch while you shiny check manually.

3. Coordinate with Friends

Call out shiny spawns (they’re unique per player)
Trade for lucky shinies afterward
Share lure module costs

4. Incense Management

Activate right at 2:00 PM
Keep moving for maximum spawns
Stack with lures for best results

5. The “Golden Hour” Theory Many trainers report increased shiny rates during:

First 30 minutes of the event
Last 30 minutes of the event
Though this is unconfirmed, it doesn’t hurt to go extra hard during these times!

Post-Community Day Strategies

After the Event Ends

Your Quaxly journey doesn’t end at 5:00 PM! Here’s what to do:

Immediate Actions (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM):

Complete Special Trades (reduced Stardust cost remains)
Finish any remaining research tasks
Sort and appraise your catches

Before July 27, 2025:

Evolve your best Quaxly for Hydro Cannon
Complete Timed Research
Trade for lucky chances

Building Your Quaxly Collection

Consider keeping multiple Quaxly for different purposes:

Perfect IV: For Master League or raids
PvP IVs: Low attack for Great/Ultra League
Shiny Collection: One of each evolution
Trade Fodder: For future lucky trades

Comparing Shiny Quaxly to Other Starters

Paldean Starter Comparison

Starter	Community Day	Shiny Difference	Meta Relevance
Sprigatito	January 2025	Green → Light Yellow	Moderate
Fuecoco	March 2025	Red → Pink/Purple	High
Quaxly	July 2025	Blue → Teal	Moderate-High

Historical Context

Quaxly follows the tradition of starter Pokemon receiving Community Days approximately 2 years after their initial release. This pattern suggests we’ll see Galar starters throughout 2026!

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Can’t Find Any Quaxly?

If you’re having trouble finding Quaxly:

Ensure your game is updated
Check your local time (must be 2:00-5:00 PM)
Restart the app
Check Pokemon GO connection issues

Game Performance Problems

Large spawn clusters can cause lag. Try:

Lowering game graphics settings
Closing other apps
Avoiding areas with too many players
Using AR+ mode sparingly

Beyond Community Day: Future Shiny Quaxly Availability

Will Shiny Quaxly Be Available After July 20?

Yes, but with significantly reduced odds:

Regular wild spawns: ~1 in 500 chance
Event spawns: Varies (typically 1 in 64-128)
Eggs: Same as wild odds
Raids: If featured, typically 1 in 20

Future Events to Watch

Based on Niantic’s patterns, expect Shiny Quaxly during:

December Community Day recap
Water-type events
Paldea celebration events
GO Fest spawns

Meta Analysis: Is Quaquaval Worth It?

PvE Performance

With Hydro Cannon, Quaquaval becomes a solid Water-type attacker:

Good for Fire, Ground, and Rock-type raids
Not top-tier but very accessible
Great for newer players building teams

PvP Viability

Quaquaval shows promise in:

Great League: Decent with right IVs
Ultra League: Better performance
Master League: Requires significant investment

For detailed PvP analysis, check out Pokemon GO Element Cup strategies.

Community Day Bundles and Shop Items

In-Game Shop Bundles

Premium Bundle (1,350 PokeCoins):

50 Ultra Balls
5 Super Incubators
1 Elite Charged TM
5 Lucky Eggs

Standard Bundle (480 PokeCoins):

30 Ultra Balls
1 Incense
3 Super Incubators
1 Lure Module

Web Store Exclusive

Ultra Community Day Box ($1.99 USD):

5 Ultra Balls
1 Special Research ticket
Available from July 14, 10:00 AM PDT

Advanced Strategies for Hardcore Players

The Multi-Account Approach

While controversial, some players use multiple accounts to:

Trade for guaranteed luckies
Increase shiny checks
Cover more ground

Note: This violates Terms of Service – proceed at your own risk!

Shiny Hunting Statistics

For the data lovers, here’s what 1000 Quaxly encounters might yield:

Expected shinies: 40
Minimum for 95% confidence of 1 shiny: 75 encounters
Chance of 0 shinies after 100 encounters: ~1.8%

IV Hunting Priorities

For PvP:

Great League: 0/14/13
Ultra League: 0/15/14
Master League: 15/15/15 (Hundo)

For PvE:

Prioritize 15 Attack
High overall IVs
Weather boosted for higher levels

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly does Shiny Quaxly become available?

Shiny Quaxly debuts on July 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time during the Community Day event. It will remain available in the game permanently after, but at much lower odds.

What’s the difference between regular and Shiny Quaxly?

Shiny Quaxly features a beautiful teal-greenish coloration instead of the standard blue, with mint-blue accents on its distinctive pompadour hairstyle and webbed feet.

How many Quaxly should I evolve during Community Day?

I recommend evolving at least 2-3: one for raids/gyms, one for PvP, and one to keep as Shiny Quaxly. Remember, you have until July 27, 2025, to evolve for Hydro Cannon!

Can I get Hydro Cannon after the event?

Only by using an Elite Charged TM, which are rare and valuable. It’s much better to evolve during the event window.

What if I can’t play during the 3-hour window?

You can still:

Complete Timed Research (appears if you log in during the event)
Evolve for Hydro Cannon until July 27
Trade with friends who caught extras
Wait for December’s Community Day recap

Is Shiny Quaxly rare?

During Community Day, it has approximately 1 in 25 odds. After the event, it becomes much rarer with standard wild spawn odds of about 1 in 500.

Should I use Pinap or Golden Razz on Shiny Quaxly?

Always use Pinap Berries! Shiny Pokemon have a 100% catch rate with any ball during Community Day, so maximize your candy instead.

Can Shiny Quaxly flee?

Technically yes, but only if your GPS drifts or you’re moving too fast. Stay still when encountering a shiny to be safe!

What’s the best Pokeball for Shiny Quaxly?

Since shinies have 100% catch rate during Community Day, use whatever ball matches your aesthetic preference! Many trainers prefer Premier Balls for the clean look.

Will there be a makeup Community Day?

Niantic occasionally runs makeup events for regions affected by technical issues or severe weather, but nothing is guaranteed.

Final Thoughts and Preparation Checklist

As we approach this exciting Community Day, remember that the real treasure is the fun you’ll have hunting with friends and fellow trainers. Whether you catch one shiny or twenty, enjoy the experience!

Last-Minute Checklist:

500+ Pokeballs stocked
Storage space cleared
Items ready (Incense, Lures, Berries)
Phone charged + power bank
Route planned
Friends notified for trades
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water and snacks for the journey

The debut of Shiny Quaxly marks another milestone in Pokemon GO’s evolution, bringing us one step closer to a complete shiny dex. With its elegant teal coloration and exclusive moves, this Community Day promises to be one of 2025’s highlights.

Remember to pace yourself, stay hydrated, and most importantly, have fun! The Pokemon GO community is what makes these events special, so don’t hesitate to strike up conversations with fellow trainers you meet.

Good luck, trainers! May your storage be full of teal-colored Duckling Pokemon by the end of July 20! See you out there in the field, and remember – stay safe, be aware of your surroundings, and happy hunting!