Pokémon GO Announces January Community Day Classic

Ralts Returns! January 2025's Community Day Classic Spotlight

Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! Ralts takes center stage in January's Community Day Classic, running from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on January 25th.

This Community Day Classic offers a fantastic opportunity to catch Ralts, the base form of the powerful Gardevoir, widely considered the best Gen 3 Psychic-type. And for those seeking a shiny Ralts, this is your chance!

Event Highlights:

Featured Pokémon: Ralts (with a boosted shiny encounter rate!)
Evolution Bonus: Evolving Kirlia (Ralts' evolution) during the event (or within five hours afterward) yields a Gardevoir or Gallade knowing the powerful Charged Attack, Synchronoise (80 damage).
Event Bonuses: Enjoy extended Lure Module and Incense durations (3 hours each!), and a reduced egg hatching distance (1/4!). Don't forget to snap some pictures for a surprise!

Special Research & More:

This Community Day Classic is packed with extra activities:

Special Research ($2): Unlock rewards including a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters with seasonal themed backgrounds.
Timed Research: Earn four Sinnoh Stones and an Ralts encounter.
Continued Timed Research: Featuring more special background Ralts encounters.
Field Research: Collect Stardust and Great Balls.
New Showcases & Offers: Explore new in-game showcases and offers, including a $4.99 Ultra Box (via the Pokémon GO Web Store) and two in-game coin bundles (1350 and 480 PokéCoins).

Ralts' History in Pokémon GO:

Originally introduced in 2017 with the Hoenn region, Ralts first graced a Community Day in August 2019. This return event adds to January's exciting lineup, which also includes the Shadow Ho-Oh's comeback during Shadow Day and the anticipated Lunar New Year event.

Don't miss out on this chance to add a powerful Gardevoir or Gallade to your team and enjoy all the Community Day Classic has to offer!