Pokemon Go Event Bag & Storage Prep Guide

This guide walks you through preparing your Pokemon Go item bag and Pokemon storage before a major event like Community Day, Go Fest, or a Spotlight Hour. You’ll learn what to keep, what to toss, and how to expand your capacity so you can catch and collect without constant interruptions.

What You’ll Need

• Pokemon Go app installed on your phone
• A stable internet connection
• Pokecoins (if you plan to buy bag or storage upgrades)
• Access to your item inventory and Pokemon storage menus
• Optional: a list of Pokemon you want to keep or transfer

Step-by-Step

1. Check your current capacity. Open Pokemon Go and tap the Poke Ball icon, then select “Items” to see your item bag capacity (e.g., 350/350). Then go to your Pokemon storage by tapping the Poke Ball icon and selecting “Pokemon” to see your Pokemon storage capacity. Note both numbers.
2. Decide what items you actually need for the event. Events typically require lots of Poke Balls, Pinap Berries, and Star Pieces. You may also need Incense and Lure Modules. Remove anything that’s not useful for the event, such as evolution items (if not needed), rare candies (if you have no immediate use), and excess potions or revives if you don’t battle often.
3. Use or discard items you don’t need. For items you can’t delete directly (like evolution items), you can use them if you have the corresponding Pokemon. For others, tap the item and select “Discard” to free up space. Be careful not to discard items you’ll need later, like Lucky Eggs or Star Pieces.
4. Transfer duplicate or low-IV Pokemon. Go to your Pokemon storage and sort by “Number” or “CP”. Transfer duplicates that are not shiny, not high IV, or not useful for battles. Use the search function to filter: type “@special” to see event Pokemon, or “shiny” to see shinies (but be careful not to transfer those accidentally). Transferring gives you candy and frees up space.
5. Use the “Appraise” function to identify keepers. Tap on a Pokemon, then tap the menu button and select “Appraise”. This shows its IVs (Individual Values). Keep Pokemon with high IVs (82% or above) or those that are useful for PvP (like with low attack and high defense for Great League). Transfer the rest.
6. Consider upgrading your storage. If you have Pokecoins, you can buy Item Bag upgrades and Pokemon Storage upgrades from the shop. Each upgrade adds 50 slots. It’s often worth it before a big event, especially if you plan to catch a lot. You can also earn Pokecoins by defending gyms, so plan ahead.
7. Stock up on essential items. For catching events, ensure you have plenty of Poke Balls (regular, Great, and Ultra). For Community Day, you’ll want Pinap Berries to double candy. For raid events, stock up on Raid Passes and Golden Razz Berries. You can spin PokeStops and open gifts to get items.
8. Prepare your Pokemon team. If the event involves raids or battles, make sure your best Pokemon are fully healed and have the right moves. Use TMs to get the best moveset if needed. Also, mark your favorite Pokemon with a star so you don’t accidentally transfer them.
9. Set up a transfer routine. During the event, you’ll catch many Pokemon. Decide ahead of time that you’ll transfer duplicates immediately after catching (or after the event) to keep your storage from filling up. You can also use the “Transfer Multiple” feature to select many at once.
10. Use the event’s bonuses wisely. Many events offer double XP, double candy, or increased shiny rates. Use Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces to maximize these bonuses. Make sure you have enough of these items before the event starts.
11. Clean up after the event. After the event, go through your catches and transfer any duplicates or low-IV Pokemon. Use or discard leftover event-specific items (like Lure Modules if you’re done). This prepares you for the next event.

Common Mistakes

• Transferring a shiny or rare Pokemon by mistake. Always check the Pokemon’s stats and whether it’s shiny before transferring. Use the search filter “shiny” to see them and consider favoriting them.
• Discarding items you’ll need later. For example, discarding all your Max Revives before a raid event. Keep a balance of healing items if you plan to battle.
• Not upgrading storage when you have coins. If you frequently run out of space, it’s better to spend coins on upgrades than on items you’ll discard.
• Forgetting to use a Star Piece before catching. Star Pieces double your stardust for 30 minutes. Activate it before you start catching, not after.
• Ignoring the event’s special research tasks. These often give valuable rewards, so make sure you have room for them (they don’t take bag space, but you need to claim them).

Tips

• Use the “Search” function in your Pokemon storage to quickly find duplicates: type “cp100-999” to see all, or “@special” for event Pokemon.
• Keep at least 50 Poke Balls and 20 Pinap Berries before a catching event. You can always spin more stops.
• If you’re short on bag space, prioritize items that are hard to get (like Rare Candies) over common ones (like regular Poke Balls).
• During the event, use an auto-catcher (like the Pokemon Go Plus) if you have one, but remember it uses regular Poke Balls only.
• Set a reminder to open gifts from friends – they often contain useful items like Ultra Balls and Pinap Berries.
• Before the event, charge your phone and bring a power bank. Events can last hours.

Troubleshooting

If your item bag or storage fills up during the event, here’s what to do:

• Item bag full: Quickly discard items you don’t need, like regular Poke Balls if you have plenty of Ultra Balls. You can also use a Lucky Egg or Star Piece to free up space (they take up one slot each).
• Pokemon storage full: Stop catching and immediately transfer duplicates. Use the “Transfer Multiple” feature to select many at once. If you’re in the middle of a Community Day, you can also evolve some Pokemon to get more candy and free up space (evolving doesn’t take storage space, but it uses candy).
• Can’t discard items: Some items like Evolution Items cannot be discarded directly. You can use them on a Pokemon that needs them, or if you have no use, keep them until you can trade them (if that feature is available).
• Accidentally transferred a shiny: Unfortunately, you cannot undo a transfer. To prevent this, favorite all shiny and valuable Pokemon immediately after catching them.
• No Pokecoins to upgrade: You can earn Pokecoins by leaving Pokemon in gyms. Place Pokemon in gyms a few days before the event to accumulate coins. You can also use Google Play or Apple gift cards if you want to buy coins.
• Event items not showing up: Make sure your app is updated to the latest version. Sometimes event items are only available during the event hours; if not, restart the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many item bag upgrades should I buy?

It depends on your play style. If you often run out of space, buy a few upgrades (each adds 50 slots). Many players aim for at least 1000 slots for major events. But it’s not necessary if you’re disciplined about discarding.

Is it better to transfer Pokemon or evolve them for XP?

If you’re using a Lucky Egg during a Community Day, evolving Pokemon gives you double XP (500 XP per evolution). But if you’re running out of storage, transferring is faster. Balance both: evolve the ones with good IVs, transfer the rest.

Can I increase my storage without paying?

Yes, you can earn Pokecoins by defending gyms. You can also get coins from special research tasks occasionally, but the main way is gym defense. It’s a slow process, so plan ahead.

What items should I absolutely keep for events?

Always keep Poke Balls (especially Ultra), Pinap Berries, Star Pieces, Lucky Eggs, and Incense. For raid events, keep Raid Passes and Golden Razz Berries. For PvP events, keep TMs and Charge TMs.

How do I quickly transfer multiple Pokemon?

Go to your Pokemon storage, tap “Transfer” (the bottom button), then tap on multiple Pokemon to select them. You can also use the search bar to filter, then tap “Select All” to select all matching, then confirm.

What should I do if I accidentally discard a rare item?

There’s no undo for item discards. If it’s a rare item like a Star Piece, you can sometimes get more from events or leveling up. For evolution items, you can get them from PokeStops on a 7-day streak. Just be more careful next time.

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