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
On January 25th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time), trainers will have boosted Ralts encounters, including a heightened chance of finding its Shiny form.
A special research story featuring Ralts is available for $2 USD. Completing it rewards 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 offers 4 Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts encounter with a Dual Destiny-themed background. Unlike the main Community Day event, this research remains accessible for 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 will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store starting January 21st, 2025, at 10:00 AM (local time).
Two in-game shop bundles will also be 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 Monthly Community Day Classic
Niantic hosts a Community Day Classic monthly, featuring a different Pokémon each time (November 2024 featured Mankey). These events increase encounter rates for the featured Pokémon and its Shiny variant, offering an exclusive move upon evolution and various gameplay bonuses. December's event is a two-day extravaganza with multiple Pokémon.