Pokémon GO Classic Community Day Returns in January 2025

Niantic has announced Ralts as the star Pokémon for January's Community Day Classic. This guide details the event, including bonuses and in-app purchases.

January's Community Day Classic: Ralts

On January 25th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time), Ralts and its Shiny variant will have increased spawn rates.

A special research story featuring 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) yields a 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, this research lasts a week post-event.

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 are also offered:

• 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 Community Day Classic

Niantic hosts a monthly Community Day Classic featuring a different Pokémon. November 2024 featured Mankey. These events increase encounter rates for the featured Pokémon (including Shiny variants) and offer an exclusive move for its evolved form. Bonuses typically include reduced egg hatch distance and other benefits. December's event is a two-day special featuring multiple Pokémon.