January 2025 Pokemon GO Community Day Classic Announced

Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: Ralts, the "Feeling Pokemon," will take center stage at the Community Day Classic this January. Dive into the details below to discover the event's bonuses, in-game purchases, and more!

Catch and Evolve Ralts, the “Feeling Pokemon”

On January 7, 2025, Pokemon GO announced that Ralts will be the star of the Community Day Classic on January 25, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time. During this window, players will have a heightened chance of encountering Ralts, including its elusive shiny variant.

For just $2 USD, players can unlock Ralts' Community Day-exclusive special research. Completing this research will reward you with a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three encounters with Ralts, each featuring a unique Dual Destiny-themed Special Background.

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

Additionally, players can engage in Timed Research to earn 4 Sinnoh Stones and an encounter with a Ralts featuring a Dual Destiny-themed Special Background. This research will remain accessible for a week post-event.

The event also comes with enticing Event Bonuses:

⚫︎ ¼ Hatch Distance for Eggs
⚫︎ Lure Modules and Incense will last for three hours
⚫︎ A surprise might happen when taking a few snapshots!

An Ultra Community Day Box will be available for $4.99 USD, including 10 Ultra Balls, 1 Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket. This exclusive deal will be up for grabs at the Pokemon GO Web Store starting January 21, 2025, at 10:00 am local time.

Players can also spend their PokeCoins on two Community Day bundles available during the event at the in-game shop:

⚫︎ 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

Each month, Niantic hosts a Community Day Classic event, spotlighting a different Pokémon. For example, November 2024's event featured Mankey. During these events, players enjoy an increased chance of encountering the featured Pokémon, including its shiny variant.

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, featuring multiple Pokémon with higher encounter rates and a chance of being Shiny. This special event spans two days, with each day showcasing a different set of Pokémon. Alongside the unique Pokémon lineup, players can enjoy the same perks and bonuses as in previous months.