Community Day Classic Returns for January 2025

Niantic has revealed 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 Takes Center Stage

On January 25th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time), trainers will have a heightened chance of encountering Ralts, and its shiny form.

A special research story, available for $2 USD, offers rewards including 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 provides 4 Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts encounter (Dual Destiny 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 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 Monthly Event

Niantic's monthly Community Day Classic features a different Pokémon each month (e.g., November 2024 featured Mankey). These events offer increased encounter rates for the featured Pokémon (including shiny variants) and an exclusive move upon evolution. Additional bonuses, such as reduced egg hatch distances, are also included. December's event is a two-day special featuring multiple Pokémon.