Pokemon GO: Classic Community Day Returns

Summary

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

Pokémon GO announces Ralts as the star Pokémon for January's Community Day Classic. This event, running January 25th from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, offers a fantastic opportunity to catch Gardevoir's base form—a top-tier Psychic-type from Generation III.

Community Day, a beloved recurring event in Niantic's augmented reality game, is always a highlight for players. Introduced in 2022, Community Day Classic gives trainers a second chance to experience past Community Days. Previous Community Day Classics in 2024 featured Porygon, Bagon, Cyndaquil, and Beldum in January, April, June, and August respectively.

Pokémon GO's January Community Day Classic features Ralts as the spotlight Pokémon. From 2 PM to 5 PM local time on January 25th, Ralts will appear more frequently in the wild, increasing your chances of encountering a Shiny Ralts. Evolving Kirlia (Ralts' evolution) during the event, or within five hours afterward, will reward you with a Gardevoir or Gallade knowing the Charged Attack Synchronoise, dealing 80 damage in raids, trainer battles, and gyms. Additional bonuses include extended Lure Module and Incense durations, and reduced egg hatching distance.

Pokémon GO Brings Back Ralts for January 2025 Community Day Classic

• When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2 PM to 5 PM local time
• Featured Pokémon: Ralts
• Evolving Kirlia: Yields Gardevoir or Gallade with the Charged Attack Synchronoise.
• Event Bonuses:
  • 1/4 Hatch Distance (Eggs in Incubators).
  • 3-hour Lure Modules.
  • 3-hour Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense).
  • Snapshot Surprise!
• Event Additions:
  • $2 Special Research.
  • Timed Research.
  • Community Day Continued Timed Research.
  • Field Research.
  • New Showcases.
  • $4.99 Ultra Community Day Box (Pokémon GO Web Store).
  • 1350 and 480 PokéCoin Bundles (in-game store).

For $2, players can purchase Special Research offering rewards like a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three encounters with Ralts featuring themed backgrounds from the current season. Timed Research provides four Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts encounter. The Community Day Classic includes new Continued Timed Research (featuring special background Ralts encounters) and Field Research rewarding Stardust and Great Balls. New Showcases and offers are also available, alongside a $4.99 Ultra Box and two PokéCoin bundles (1350 and 480).

Ralts first appeared in Pokémon GO in 2017 with the Hoenn region's debut, making its Community Day debut in August 2019. This event is one of several January activities confirmed by the developers, including Shadow Ho-Oh's return during an upcoming Shadow Day. Details on the annual Lunar New Year event (running since 2018) are also anticipated.