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 (or within five hours afterward) yields a Gardevoir or Gallade boasting 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 has announced Ralts as the star Pokémon for January's Community Day Classic. This event, on January 25th, gives players a fantastic opportunity to catch Ralts, the base form of Gardevoir, often considered the best Psychic-type Pokémon of Generation III.
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. Previous Community Day Classics in 2024 featured Porygon (January), Bagon (April), Cyndaquil (June), and Beldum (August).
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 the chances of encountering a Shiny Ralts. Evolving Kirlia (Ralts' evolution) during the event, or up to five hours afterward, will reward trainers 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 distances.
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: Gardevoir or Gallade with Synchronoise Charged Attack.
- Event Bonuses:
- 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance.
- 3-hour Lure Modules.
- 3-hour Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense).
- Surprise for taking snapshots during Community Day!
- Event Additions:
- $2 Special Research (Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, three Ralts encounters with themed backgrounds).
- Timed Research (four Sinnoh Stones, Ralts encounter).
- 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 $2, players can purchase Special Research offering rewards like a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters 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 (Ralts encounters with special backgrounds) and Field Research (Stardust and Great Balls). New Showcases and offers will launch, alongside a $4.99 Ultra Box (Pokémon GO Web Store) and two bundles (1350 and 480 PokéCoins, in-game store).
Introduced in 2017 with the Hoenn region's debut in Pokémon GO, Ralts first appeared in a Community Day event in August 2019. This Community Day Classic is one of several January events confirmed by the developers, including Shadow Ho-Oh's return during an upcoming Shadow Day. Details for the Lunar New Year event (running since 2018) are also anticipated.
