Pokémon GO Makeup Event Announced: Squirtle Community Day Classic Returns After Log-In Issues
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Published on: July 19, 2023
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Pokémon GO Makeup Event Announced: Squirtle Community Day Classic Returns After Log-In Issues
Following a series of technical difficulties during July's highly anticipated Community Day Classic event in Pokémon GO, developer Niantic has announced a special global makeup event set for July 23, 2023.
This remedy comes after players using Pokémon Trainer Club accounts reported widespread log-in failures, which prevented their participation in the original event on July 9.
Pokémon GO, developed by Niantic and first released in 2016 for iOS and Android platforms, has consistently engaged millions of trainers worldwide thanks to regular in-game events and updates delivered through the Nintendo eShop and across the Nintendo Switch family of devices.
The Community Day Classic series, especially when featuring iconic Pokémon like Squirtle—a Generation I Water-type starter—remains a driving force behind player retention and community excitement.
A Statement from Niantic
In response to the log-in issues, Niantic representatives stated that the upcoming makeup event would offer all the same bonuses from the original July Community Day Classic.
Players who were unable to join previously can now enjoy increased wild encounters with Squirtle and access to exclusive Field Research tasks.
Notably, these tasks may reward trainers with an encounter featuring Squirtle sporting its beloved sunglasses variant.
Niantic emphasized their commitment to ensuring that everyone gets a fair opportunity to participate, noting that issues related to the Pokémon Trainer Club platform have now been resolved.
Event Details and Significance
Scheduled for July 23, the makeup event will mirror the incentives of the disrupted Community Day Classic, including boosted spawn rates for Squirtle, enhanced catch bonuses, and unique research opportunities.
These benefits are expected to drive player engagement on a global scale, highlighting Niantic's responsiveness to community feedback—an aspect crucial to the continued success of live service games on mobile and beyond.
Since its launch, Pokémon GO has set multiple sales and download milestones, surpassing 1 billion downloads globally and frequently topping eShop charts for mobile-adjacent Nintendo content.
Niantic’s continued support through such events keeps the player base active and fosters community goodwill, reinforcing Pokémon GO’s position as a key title within the Nintendo ecosystem.
For comprehensive details on both the makeup event and the standard July Community Day schedule, trainers are encouraged to consult the official Pokémon GO channels and Niantic's dedicated support pages.
This event demonstrates Niantic’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality experiences for Pokémon fans on all platforms, including those within the Nintendo ecosystem.
