Pawniard Community Day: Date, Research Hundo CP and Kowtow Cleave
By Matt · Published Quick answer: Pawniard Community Day is Saturday 21 November 2026, from 2pm to 5pm, with a boosted shiny chance. The research hundo is 614 CP. Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit before 9pm to get the special charged move Kowtow Cleave, and you only need to beat one Dark or Steel raid to do it.
| Pokémon | Where | When | Hundo CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawniard | Research | Sat 21 Nov, 2pm to 5pm | 614 |
What you need to know
- Pawniard appears in mass quantities in the wild on Saturday 21 November, 2pm to 5pm, with a boosted shiny chance.
- The research hundo is 614 CP.
- Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit before 9pm to get the special charged move Kowtow Cleave.
- Evolving is easier before 9pm too: you only need to beat one Dark or Steel raid to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit.
Bonuses
- 1/4 hatch distance
- 2x catch candy
Together they make it very easy to evolve a lot of Pawniard.
Matt's take: shiny Kingambit looks very cool, and with an evolution this cheap it's a great chance to land a shundo.
FAQ
When is Pawniard Community Day?
Saturday 21 November 2026, from 2pm to 5pm.
What is the Pawniard research hundo CP?
614 CP.
How do I get Kingambit with Kowtow Cleave?
Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit before 9pm on Community Day. Before 9pm you only need to beat one Dark or Steel raid to evolve it.
What are the Pawniard Community Day bonuses?
1/4 hatch distance and 2x catch candy.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and his own plan.