Niantic has revealed Ralts as the star Pokémon for January's Community Day Classic! This guide details the event, its bonuses, and available in-game purchases.

January's Community Day Classic: Ralts Takes Center Stage

On January 25th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time), trainers will have a heightened chance of encountering Ralts, including its shiny form.

A special research story focused on Ralts is available for $2 USD. Completing it rewards players with a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three Ralts encounters featuring 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 Surprise!

An Ultra Community Day Box ($4.99 USD) containing 10 Ultra Balls, 1 Elite Charged TM, and a Special Research ticket will be available in the Pokémon GO Web Store starting January 21st, 2025, at 10:00 AM (local time).

Two Community Day bundles will be offered in the in-game shop:

• 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 Community Day Classic

Niantic's monthly Community Day Classic features a different Pokémon each month, offering increased encounter rates for the featured Pokémon (including shiny variants) and an event-exclusive move upon evolution. Bonuses like reduced egg hatch distance and extended Incense/Lure Module durations are also standard. December's event is a two-day extravaganza featuring multiple Pokémon.