Summary
- Ralts takes center stage in January's Community Day Classic, running January 25th from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.
- Evolving Kirlia during the event unlocks Gardevoir or Gallade with the powerful Synchronoise Charged Attack (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 of January's Community Day Classic! This event, on January 25th, gives players a fantastic opportunity to catch Ralts, the adorable base form of Gardevoir, widely considered the best Gen 3 Psychic-type.
Community Day, a beloved recurring event, celebrates the Pokémon GO community and is always highly anticipated. Introduced in 2022, Community Day Classic revisits past Community Days, offering a second chance for trainers to participate or catch Pokémon they may have missed. 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! The event runs January 25th, 2 PM to 5 PM local time. Ralts will appear more frequently in the wild, increasing your chances of finding a Shiny Ralts. Evolving Kirlia (Ralts' evolution) during the event, or within five hours afterward, yields a Gardevoir or Gallade knowing the Charged Attack Synchronoise (80 damage in raids, Trainer Battles, and Gyms). Enjoy bonus event features including extended Lure Module and Incense durations, and reduced egg hatching distances.
Pokémon GO Brings Back Ralts for January 2025 Community Day Classic
- When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2 PM – 5 PM local time
- Featured Pokémon: Ralts
- Evolving Kirlia: Gardevoir or Gallade will learn the Charged Attack Synchronoise.
- Event Bonuses:
- 1/4 Hatch Distance (Eggs in Incubators).
- 3-hour Lure Modules.
- 3-hour Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense).
- Take snapshots for a surprise!
- Event Additions:
- $2 Special Research (Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, 3 Ralts encounters with themed backgrounds).
- Timed Research (4 Sinnoh Stones, Ralts encounter).
- Community Day Continued Timed Research (Ralts encounters with special backgrounds).
- Field Research (Stardust and Great Balls).
- New Showcases.
- Ultra Community Day Box ($4.99).
- 1350 and 480 PokéCoin Bundles.
For just $2, grab the Special Research featuring rewards like a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters boasting themed backgrounds from the current season. Timed Research offers four Sinnoh Stones and a Ralts encounter. The Community Day Classic also includes new Continued Timed Research (Ralts encounters with special backgrounds) and Field Research (Stardust and Great Balls). New Showcases and offers are available, including a $4.99 Ultra Box (Pokémon GO Web Store) and two bundles (1350 and 480 PokéCoins in-game).
Introduced in 2017 with the Hoenn region, Ralts made its Community Day debut in August 2019. This event is one of several January activities confirmed by Niantic, including Shadow Ho-Oh's return during an upcoming Shadow Day. Details on the anticipated Lunar New Year event (running since 2018) are also awaited.
