In May, trainers around the globe will experience the charm of Bounsweet, the Fruit Pokémon, as it becomes the star of this month’s Community Day in Pokémon Go. Remarkably, this marks the second consecutive month featuring a Grass-type Pokémon, following January’s community focus on Rowlet earlier this year.
The design of Bounsweet draws clear inspiration from the mangosteen fruit, which shares striking similarities with this Pokémon—aside from the addition of a playful face on Bounsweet. For anyone who might find a mangosteen sporting a face, contacting a scientist would be highly advisable! The unique name of Bounsweet also echoes this fruit connection.
During this exciting Community Day, trainers will have the chance to encounter Bounsweet at higher rates, creating an ideal opportunity to snag a perfect 100% IV Bounsweet. Catching one opens the door to evolve it into a more powerful Tsareena, making it essential to familiarize oneself with Tsareena’s optimal moveset. To further enhance the excitement, shiny Bounsweet will also be making its debut, so the possibility of finding a shiny with perfect stats exists.
In addition to the Bounsweet bonanza, players can expect the return of familiar Community Day bonuses, including advantages such as reduced Hatching Distances.
Bounsweet’s Perfect IV Stats in Pokémon Go
May’s Community Day is ideal for snagging a Bounsweet showcasing perfect IVs. In Pokémon Go, a “perfect” status refers to attaining the maximum of 100% IV with a score of 15/15/15, which is vital for competitive play across the four-star Pokédex, raids, and the Master League. However, a Pokémon may only shine in elite battles when the IVs play out favorably due to how CP is calculated.
To optimize your chances, it’s important to know the CP values for a perfect Bounsweet based on your trainer level:
- Level 30 (maximum wild CP): 403 CP
- Level 35 (maximum wild CP with weather boost): 470 CP
If you plan to utilize Tsareena in the Go Battle League, different IV stats should be targeted:
- Great League: 0/15/13, with a CP of 1499 at level 19
- Ultra League: 0/15/15, with a CP of 2499 at level 33
- Master League: 15/15/15, with a maximum CP of 3351 at level 50
While Tsareena performs decently in the Master League, alternative Grass-type options may yield better results in both the Great and Ultra leagues due to its lower ranking in their respective metas.
Evolution of Bounsweet: Steps to Transformation
Bounsweet follows the classic three-stage evolution path familiar to many Pokémon. To evolve Bounsweet into Steenee, you will need 25 Bounsweet Candy, followed by an additional 100 Candy to transform Steenee into Tsareena.
With the anticipated surge in Bounsweet encounters, combined with the double candy collection bonuses, gathering candy for these evolutions will be straightforward. Additionally, utilizing Pinap Berries and having a Grass-type Pokémon Mega Evolved, such as Venusaur, will further boost your candy haul.
The Bounsweet design captures the essence of the mangosteen fruit, native to Southeast Asia, with subsequent evolutions mirroring the growth of the mangosteen flower. According to the Pokédex:
- Bounsweet: Its sweat is sweet, reminiscent of syrup from concentrated fruit, making it historically valuable when sweetening agents were limited.
- Steenee: Known for spreading invigorating scents, likened to popular antiperspirants.
- Tsareena: Exhibits pride and aggression, though it can become calm when its crown is touched.
This Pokédex lore hints at the intricate relationship Pokémon have with humans, offering an intriguing yet somewhat uncomfortable narrative about their uses throughout history.
Optimal Moves and Battle Strategy for Tsareena
For effective battles, Tsareena’s best moveset is arguably its Magical Leaf as a Fast Move combined with Grass Knot as a Charged Move, making it suitable for various engagements. Should you wish to diversify, consider using Triple Axel as an alternative Charged Move for an Ice-type attack, granting more coverage against diverse opponents.
While the community is buzzing about the addition of Tsareena’s exclusive move, High Jump Kick, it may not shift Tsareena’s standing in competitive play, given its current meta position. Furthermore, with a 10% chance to incur defense debuffs upon use, it may not be the wisest choice to deploy this move frequently.
In Pokémon Go, Tsareena’s full moveset includes:
- Fast Moves: Charm, Magical Leaf, Razor Leaf
- Charged Moves: Draining Kiss, Energy Ball, Grass Knot, High Jump Kick, Stomp, Triple Axel
Shiny Bounsweet: A Fresh Look
The release of shiny variants during May’s Community Day brings a refreshing twist to Bounsweet’s family. Unlike many Pokémon that adopt green shades, shiny Bounsweet, Steenee, and Tsareena have shifted their color palette, now adorned in lovely lilac hues with cream-colored accents.
This aesthetic not only moves away from their original plant-themed palette but also evokes a fairy-tale quality that is likely to charm trainers.
Additional Community Day Bonuses
Every Community Day event comes with a suite of bonuses, and Bounsweet’s is no exception. Expect increased spawns of Bounsweet and a heightened chance for shiny variants. Moreover, players can look forward to rewards such as double catch candy, increased chances of Candy XL, and much more.
Summary of Bounsweet Community Day Bonuses:
- Increased Bounsweet spawns
- Heightened Bounsweet shiny rate
- Double catch candy and Candy XL chances
- 1/4 Hatch distance for eggs during the event
- Extended Incense and Lure durations
- An additional Special Trade opportunity
- Lower Stardust costs for trades
- Exclusive High Jump Kick move upon evolution
- Special research tasks available for a nominal fee
- Event-themed stickers available
With these exciting features, May’s Bounsweet Community Day promises to be a delightful experience for trainers. Enjoy the day and happy catching!