Tips & Tools
How our meetups work, the tools we rely on, and a stash of handy infographics for trainers of every level.
Local know-how
A few friendly tips
New here? Just show up.
You don't need to be high level or know the lingo. Pop into our Campfire group, say hi, and someone will help you find a raid or a Community Day meetup.
Arrive early for hosted events.
When we run meetups, getting there a few minutes early helps with finding parking, checking into the Campfire Meetup on time, and collecting giveaways.
Catch the popular spots.
Maffeo Sutton Park and Beban Park are our regular stomping grounds. We'll also pop by Departure Bay or local malls depending on the event. Watch Campfire for where the group's meeting next.
What to expect
Our meetup types
Our events vary by type. Some are group-focused and centered on a gathering spot, while others are designed for self-paced play wherever you are. Meetup details are always posted in Campfire — check there for the time and location.
Group-focused events
These have a clear gathering spot and a check-in window. Great for teaming up and tackling things together.
Examples: Raid Hour, Raid Day, Gigantamax Battles, GO Fest, GO Tour
Self-paced events
Well suited to playing individually or in small, informal groups at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Examples: Spotlight Hour, Hatch Day, Research Day, Max Monday
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Handy infographics
A collection of timeless, genuinely useful guides. Tap any one to view it full size. (Credit to their original creators — these are shared as community references.)
Trusted tools
Bookmark these
Leek Duck
The community's go-to for event news, raid bosses, egg pools, and Spotlight Hour schedules. If something's happening in the game, it's here first.
leekduck.com →PoGo Calendar
A clean, at-a-glance calendar of upcoming Pokémon GO events so you can plan your week and never miss a Community Day.
pogocalendar.com →DialgaDex
Figure out which of your Pokémon are actually worth powering up for raids. Ranks attackers by type, calculates eDPS, and shows you the real hidden stats to find your best ones in-game.
dialgadex.com →Steal or Deal
Wondering if that box in the store is worth your PokéCoins? This helps you weigh whether you're getting a steal or a raw deal before you commit.
pokestealordeal.com →PvPoke
The go-to for GO Battle League. Rankings for every league, move and matchup breakdowns, and a team builder to help you climb the ranks.
pvpoke.com →Pokebattler
Plan your raids with the best counters for every raid boss, plus infographics, simulations, and tools to make sure you bring the right team.
pokebattler.com →Never miss an event
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