January 2025 Pokemon GO Community Day Classic Announced

Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: Ralts, the "Feeling Pokemon," will take center stage during 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 and its elusive shiny variant.

Pokemon GO Announced Community Day Classic For January

Catch and Evolve Ralts, the “Feeling Pokemon”

On January 7, 2025, Pokemon GO made the thrilling announcement that Ralts will be the star of the January Community Day Classic. This three-hour window from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on January 25, 2025, is your chance to catch more Ralts, including its shiny form.

For just $2 USD, you can dive deeper into the event by purchasing Ralts’ exclusive Community Day special research. Completing this research will reward you with a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three encounters with Ralts adorned with Dual Destiny-themed Special Backgrounds.

Evolving Ralts into Kirlia during the event or within five hours after its conclusion will unlock a Gardevoir or Gallade equipped with the powerful Charged Attack "Synchronoise," boasting 80 power in Trainer, Gym, and Raid battles.

Additionally, you can tackle the Timed Research to earn 4 Sinnoh Stones and an encounter with Ralts featuring a Dual Destiny-themed Special Background. This research will stay accessible for a week following the event.

Event Bonuses are designed to enhance your experience during the Community Day Classic. These include:

⚫︎ ¼ Hatch Distance for Eggs
⚫︎ Lure Modules and Incense lasting for three hours
⚫︎ A surprise awaiting when you take a few snapshots!

For those looking to maximize their event experience, an Ultra Community Day Box will be available for $4.99 USD. This box includes 10 Ultra Balls, 1 Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket. You can grab this exclusive deal at the Pokemon GO Web Store starting January 21, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time).

In the in-game shop, you'll find two Community Day bundles you can purchase with PokeCoins:

⚫︎ 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

Pokemon GO’s Worldwide Monthly Event

Every month, Niantic brings the community together with a Community Day Classic event, each spotlighting a different Pokémon. For example, November 2024's event will feature Mankey, offering increased encounters with both regular and shiny variants.

Evolving the featured Pokémon during the event grants it an exclusive move, enhancing its battle capabilities. Players can also benefit from bonuses such as reduced egg hatch distances, increased XP gains, and more.

The December Community Day event stands out as it spans two days, featuring multiple Pokemon with higher encounter rates and a chance to find Shiny versions. Each day showcases a different set of Pokemon, while maintaining the usual perks and bonuses from previous events.