Niantic has announced 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 heightened encounter rates for Ralts, including its shiny form.
A special research story focused on 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) yields a 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 lasts a week.
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 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 Recurring Monthly Event
Niantic hosts a Community Day Classic each month, featuring a different Pokémon (e.g., November 2024 featured Mankey). These events increase encounter rates for the featured Pokémon and its shiny variant, and evolving the featured Pokémon during the event unlocks an exclusive move. Additional bonuses, such as reduced egg hatching distance, are also common. December's Community Day is a special two-day event with multiple Pokémon.
