Pokemon GO: Classic Community Day Returns in January

Summary

• Ralts takes center stage in January's Community Day Classic, running from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on January 25th.
• Evolving Kirlia during the event grants Gardevoir or Gallade with the powerful Synchronoise Charged Attack (80 damage).
• Trainers can enjoy Special Research, Timed Research, exciting bundles, valuable rewards, and fresh showcases throughout the event.

Pokémon GO's January Community Day Classic features Ralts, the adorable base form of Gardevoir, considered the best Psychic-type Pokémon of Generation 3. This recurring event, a fan favorite, offers a second chance to catch Pokémon from past Community Days, a feature introduced in 2022. Previous Community Day Classics in 2024 highlighted Porygon, Bagon, Cyndaquil, and Beldum.

Pokémon GO's January 25th Community Day Classic spotlights Ralts from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. Increased Ralts spawns offer a chance to snag a Shiny Ralts. Evolving Kirlia (Ralts' evolution) during the event, or within five hours afterward, yields a Gardevoir or Gallade knowing the devastating Synchronoise Charged Attack (80 damage in raids, trainer battles, and gyms). Event bonuses include extended Lure Module and Incense durations, and reduced egg hatching distances.

Pokémon GO Brings Ralts Back for January 2025 Community Day Classic

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2 pm – 5 pm local time
• Featured Pokémon: Ralts
• Kirlia Evolution Bonus: Gardevoir or Gallade with Synchronoise Charged Attack
• Event Bonuses:
  • ¼ Hatch Distance (Eggs in Incubators)
  • 3-Hour Lure Modules
  • 3-Hour Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
  • Surprise for taking snapshots!
• Event Additions:
  • $2 Special Research (Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, 3 Ralts encounters with themed backgrounds)
  • Timed Research (4 Sinnoh Stones, Ralts encounter)
  • Continued Timed Research (Ralts encounters with special backgrounds)
  • Field Research (Stardust, Great Balls)
  • New Showcases
  • Ultra Community Day Box ($4.99)
  • 1350 and 480 PokéCoin Bundles

A $2 Special Research offers rewards including a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters featuring themed backgrounds. Timed Research provides four Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts encounter. The event also includes new Continued Timed Research (with special background Ralts encounters), and Field Research offering Stardust and Great Balls. New showcases and offers are available, including a $4.99 Ultra Box (Pokémon GO Web Store) and two PokéCoin bundles (1350 and 480).

Ralts, introduced in 2017 with the Hoenn region in Pokémon GO, previously appeared in a Community Day in August 2019. This event is one of several planned for January, including Shadow Ho-Oh's return during an upcoming Shadow Day. Details on the anticipated Lunar New Year event (running since 2018) are also forthcoming.