January 2025 Pokemon GO Community Day Classic Announced

Excitement is brewing among Pokémon GO enthusiasts as Niantic has officially announced that Ralts, the "Feeling Pokémon," will take center stage for the January 2025 Community Day Classic. Mark your calendars for January 25, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time, when you'll have a golden opportunity to encounter Ralts, including its elusive shiny form.

Interested in diving deeper into the event? For just $2 USD, you can unlock Ralts' Community Day-exclusive special research. Completing this research not only enhances your experience but also rewards you with a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three encounters with Ralts, all featuring captivating Dual Destiny-themed Special Backgrounds.

During the event window, and up to five hours afterward, evolving Ralts into Kirlia will grant you a Gardevoir or Gallade with the powerful Charged Attack "Synchronoise," boasting 80 power in Trainer, Gym, and Raid battles. Additionally, completing the Timed Research during the event will earn you 4 Sinnoh Stones and an encounter with a Ralts adorned with a Dual Destiny-themed Special Background. This research will be available for a full week following the event, giving you ample time to participate.

The event is sweetened with various bonuses to enhance your gameplay. You'll enjoy a ¼ Hatch Distance for Eggs, extended Lure Modules and Incense lasting three hours, and the possibility of a surprise when snapping a few photos during the event!

For those looking to maximize their experience, an Ultra Community Day Box will be available for $4.99 USD, packed with 10 Ultra Balls, 1 Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket. This exclusive offer will be up for grabs at the Pokémon GO Web Store starting January 21, 2025, at 10:00 am local time. Additionally, you can spend your PokeCoins on two Community Day bundles in the in-game shop:

⚫︎ 1,350 PokeCoins for 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, and 5 Lucky Eggs
⚫︎ 480 PokeCoins for 30 Ultra Balls, 1 Incense, 3 Super Incubators, and 1 Lure Module

Pokémon GO’s Worldwide Monthly Event

Each month, Niantic delights players with a Community Day Classic event focused on a particular Pokémon. For example, November 2024 highlighted Mankey, offering increased encounters, including its shiny variant. Evolving the featured Pokémon during the event not only adds an exclusive move to their arsenal but also comes with bonuses such as reduced egg hatch distances and increased XP gains.

The December Community Day event stands out as it spans two days, showcasing multiple Pokémon with heightened encounter rates and chances of being Shiny. This extended event retains the perks and bonuses from previous months, ensuring a thrilling experience for all participants.