Niantic has announced Ralts as the star Pokémon for January 2025's Community Day Classic! This guide details the event, including bonuses and in-game purchase options.
January's Community Day Classic: Ralts Spotlight
The "Feeling Pokémon," Ralts, takes center stage on January 25th, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time). Expect boosted Ralts encounters and increased Shiny Ralts appearances.
A special research story focused on Ralts is available for $2 USD. Completing it rewards a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters with 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 a week.
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 at the Pokémon GO Web Store from January 21st, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time).
Two in-game shop bundles offer additional items:
- 1,350 PokeCoins: 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, 5 Lucky Eggs
- 480 PokeCoins: 30 Ultra Balls, 1 Incense, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Lure Module
Pokémon GO's Recurring Monthly Event
Niantic's monthly Community Day Classic features a different Pokémon each month (November 2024 featured Mankey). These events offer increased encounter rates for the featured Pokémon (including Shiny variants) and an exclusive move for its evolved form. Bonus features like reduced egg hatching distances are also common. December's Community Day is a two-day special event featuring multiple Pokémon.