5 best PvP picks to farm during December Community Day 2024

Pokemon GO's December Community Day for 2024 is right around the corner, and it brings a change in format, as well as an abundance of critters to capture. Instead of being hosted on December 21 or 22, both days of the weekend will host their respective halves of the Community Day event, splitting the roster of featured creatures in half as well.

This event will provide the best opportunity to find Shiny Pokemon, so those who enjoy Pokemon GO's competitive Battle League may be interested in farming for some impressive battlers with the incentive of potentially finding a shiny variant. Here are some of the best Pokemon to find during the December Community Day.

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5 best PvP picks from Pokemon GO's 2024 December Community Day

1) Clodsire

Clodsire is a Poison and Ground-type from the Paldea region (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Clodsire is one of the creatures every player should try to obtain during the December Community Day. Ever since its debut, this critter has topped numerous tier lists for Pokemon GO's Great League. Thanks to its high stamina and great offensive coverage for the tier, Clodsire can take on Fairy-types and Steel-types.

It evolves from Paldean Wooper, which can be obtained by hatching 2-kilometer eggs collected during Community Days. When it comes to finding the best one, players may want to invest in the December Eggs-pedition ticket, as it provides the most value for Incubators.

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2) Charjabug

Charjabug can challenge the Great League at its full potential and possesses the necessary bulk to excel in match-ups (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Charjabug is another great capture during the December Community Day. Thanks to its almost-unique type combination of Electric and Bug, it has great offensive coverage to threaten most of the metagame. The critter's lower combat power also allows it to enter the Great League at a higher level.

Charjabug's greatest asset is its charged attacks. All three of its moves only require 33 energy to charge, making each option solid and interchangeable depending on the match-up. With the event giving it access to Volt Switch, one of the best fast attacks in Pokemon GO, Charjabug is a must-have for competitive players. It can be evolved from Grubbin, which is found from 2-kilometer eggs.

Also check: Pokemon GO Evolution Calculator

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3) Typhlosion

Typhlosion can excel in both the Great and Ultra Leagues (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Typhlosion is the first "flex" pick on the list, performing well in both the Great and Ultra League. Thanks to its high damage output, great coverage options, and high stats, many players see Typhlosion as one of the best Fire-type starters in Pokemon GO. It is the final evolution of Cyndaquil, which can be found in the wild during the last 10 minutes of each hour on either December Community Day.

Typhlosion is an offensive-oriented creature, which tends to harm its sustainability quite a bit. With this in mind, those looking to recruit this creature should save their shields for it, as they can buy Typhlosion enough time to fire off devastating damage with Blast Burn or Thunderpunch.

Also check: Pokemon GO CP calculator

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4) Primarina

Primarina is one of the strongest Water-type starters in the game thanks to its secondary Fairy typing (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Primarina is another popular Starter Pokemon players will want to get their hands on during the December Community Day. This critter features a relatively balanced stat distribution, with its highest stat being its attack, sitting at a high 232. Players can evolve Primarina from Popplio, which can be found on December 22.

Primarina is a popular choice in the Master League, due to the tier's abundance of Dragon-types like Palkia, Giratina, and Dragonite. It has access to both Charm and Hydro Cannon, two moves seen as the best of their respective typing in Pokemon GO.

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5) Victreebel

Victreebel might not be the best Grass and Poison-type, but it can be one of the most fun to use (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Victreebel is one of the many Grass and Poison-types in Pokemon GO that trainers may overlook. Due to Venusaur offering higher bulk and better consistency, many players prefer to use it. However, those who like to live on the edge will be quick to embrace the fun playstyle Victreebel can offer with its glass cannon moveset.

This critter plays just as well in most match-ups as Venusaur, but its stat spread gives it a more "high risk, high reward" playstyle in the Great League. Therefore, it is recommended for experienced trainers. Victreebel evolves from Bellsprout, which can be found on December 21.

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