Community Days in Pokemon GO are special events that take place for three hours, during which a specific Pokémon spawns in large numbers. This occasion not only provides an excellent opportunity to catch this Pokémon, but it’s also a prime time for shiny hunting. With the arrival of Generation 9 Pokémon in Pokemon GO, players will have a chance to capture their shiny variants.

Quaxly, one of the available starter Pokémon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, can also be found in Pokemon GO, alongside Sprigatito and Fuecoco. Notably, Quaxly will be the featured Pokémon for the Community Day on July 20, 2025, making it the perfect time to hunt for shiny Quaxly. If you happen to miss this event, there are still ways to obtain shiny Quaxly in the game.

Finding Shiny Quaxly in Pokemon GO

As a Water-type Pokémon, Quaxly thrives in rainy weather. Its spawn rate is generally higher during special in-game events, such as the 9th anniversary of Pokemon GO. If you are finding it challenging to locate Quaxly, try searching near bodies of water or consider using a Rainy Lure at a PokeStop. Keep in mind that the chances of encountering a shiny version are significantly lower than that of a regular Quaxly. Utilizing Rainy Lures and Incense items is your best bet to attract Quaxly with shiny potential to your vicinity.

On July 20, 2025, the Community Day event will feature Quaxly between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time. This event significantly increases the appearance rate of Quaxly and offers exclusive Timed Research tasks that grant an encounter with a Quaxly sporting a unique background. For a fee of $1.99, players can buy a Special Research pass from the in-game shop.

During the Community Day featuring Quaxly, it’s recommended to be in an active area with numerous PokeStops or gyms. The event guarantees Quaxly will spawn regardless of location, so even if you’re indoors, you’ll have the chance to encounter this Water-type Pokémon.

Quaxly will populate your game map. To maximize your chances of finding a shiny version on Community Day, be sure to click/tap on every Quaxly that appears. With some persistence, you are likely to encounter at least one shiny Quaxly. If your tries yield no shiny results, consider the following strategies:

• Walk further to spawn new Quaxly.
• Deploy a Rainy Lure at a PokeStop (a Lure Module will also function during Community Day).
• Utilize Incense (Daily or standard).

Evolving Shiny Quaxly

Evolving to Shiny Quaxwell & Shiny Quaquaval

Once you have caught a shiny Quaxly, you may wish to level it up. To evolve shiny Quaxly into Quaxwell, you will need 25 Quaxly Candy. Furthermore, to evolve Quaxwell into Quaquaval, you will require 100 Quaxly Candy. If you’re catching every Quaxly available during the July 2025 Community Day or during a starter-themed event (such as the Pokemon GO 9th anniversary), you should collect enough candy to quickly evolve shiny Quaxly into shiny Quaquaval.