Niantic has revealed Ralts as the star Pokémon for January's Community Day Classic! This guide details the event, including bonuses and special in-game purchases.
January's Community Day Classic: Ralts Takes Center Stage
On January 25th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time), trainers will have a boosted chance to encounter Ralts, and even its shiny form!
A special research story focused on Ralts is available for $2 USD. Completing this research yields a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters with unique Dual Destiny-themed backgrounds.
Evolving Ralts into Kirlia during the event (or within five hours afterward) unlocks Gardevoir or Gallade with the powerful Charged Attack "Synchronoise" (80 power in Trainer Battles, Gyms, and Raids).
Timed Research offers 4 Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts encounter (with a Dual Destiny-themed background). Unlike the main Community Day event, this research lasts for a week after the event concludes.
Event Bonuses:
- ¼ Egg Hatch Distance
- 3-hour Lure Modules and Incense duration
- Snapshot surprises!
An Ultra Community Day Box ($4.99 USD) containing 10 Ultra Balls, 1 Elite Charged TM, and a Special Research ticket is available for purchase at the Pokémon GO Web Store starting January 21st, 2025, at 10:00 AM (local time).
Two Community Day bundles will also be in the in-game shop:
- 1,350 PokéCoins: 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, 5 Lucky Eggs
- 480 PokéCoins: 30 Ultra Balls, 1 Incense, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Lure Module
Pokémon GO's Recurring Monthly Community Day Classic
Niantic's monthly Community Day Classic events feature a different Pokémon each month (November 2024 featured Mankey). These events offer increased encounter rates for the featured Pokémon (including shiny variants) and an event-exclusive move for its evolution. Additional bonuses, such as reduced egg hatching distance, are also common. December's Community Day will be a special two-day event featuring multiple Pokémon.
