Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: Ralts will be the star of the January 2025 Community Day Classic. Dive into the details of this event, including special bonuses and in-game purchase options!
Pokemon GO Announces Community Day Classic for January
Catch and Evolve Ralts, the "Feeling Pokemon"
On January 7, 2025, Pokemon GO announced that Ralts will take the spotlight for the Community Day Classic on January 25, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time. Players can look forward to an increased chance of encountering Ralts, including its 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 featuring Dual Destiny-themed Special Backgrounds.
Evolving Ralts into Kirlia during the event or up to five hours afterward will grant you a Gardevoir or Gallade with the Charged Attack "Synchronoise," boasting a powerful 80 power in Trainer, Gym, and Raid battles.
In addition, you can complete Timed Research to earn 4 Sinnoh Stones and an encounter with a Ralts featuring a Dual Destiny-themed Special Background. This research remains available for a week after the event, giving you more time to participate.
The event also includes several bonuses to enhance your gameplay:
⚫︎ ¼ Hatch Distance for Eggs
⚫︎ Lure Modules and Incense lasting for three hours
⚫︎ A surprise might happen when taking a few snapshots!
Don't miss out on the Ultra Community Day Box available for $4.99 USD, which includes 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.
Additionally, you can spend PokeCoins on two Community Day bundles in 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 unique Pokemon. For example, November 2024's event featured Mankey, offering increased encounters with the Pokemon and its shiny form.
Evolving the featured Pokemon during the event unlocks an exclusive move, enhancing its battle capabilities. Players can also enjoy various bonuses such as reduced egg hatch distances, increased XP gains, and more.
The December Community Day is especially thrilling, featuring multiple Pokemon with higher encounter rates and a chance of being Shiny. This event spans two days, with each day showcasing different Pokemon. Alongside the unique Pokemon encounters, the December event includes all the perks and bonuses from previous months, making it a must-attend for Pokemon GO fans.
