Niantic has revealed the details of Pokémon GO’s December Community Day, scheduled for December 21-22, 2024, marking the last Community Day of the year. This two-day event revisits fan-favorite Pokémon from the past year while offering exclusive bonuses and rewards.
Event Overview
| Dates | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 21 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Rowlet and five other Pokémon will appear frequently in the wild. |
| Sunday, December 22 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Ponyta, Galarian Ponyta, and four additional Pokémon will take the spotlight. |
| Last 10 minutes/hour | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Increased spawns of Porygon, Cyndaquil, Bagon, and Beldum. |
| Trade bonuses active | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Reduced Stardust for trades and one additional Special Trade per day. |
Event Bonuses
| Bonus | Details |
|---|---|
| 2× XP, Stardust, and Candy | Double XP, Stardust, and Candy for catching Pokémon. |
| 1/2 Hatch Distance | Eggs placed in Incubators during the event hatch in half the usual distance. |
| 2× Candy XL Chance | Doubled chance for Trainers above Level 31 to receive Candy XL from catches. |
| Extended Lure Modules and Incense | Lure Modules and Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will last for three hours. |
| Reduced Stardust for Trades | 50% reduction in Stardust costs for trades. |
| Additional Special Trade | One extra Special Trade per day (maximum of two). |
Featured Pokémon
Wild Encounters (Shiny Chance)
| Date | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Saturday, December 21 | Bellsprout, Chansey, Goomy, Rowlet, Litten, Bounsweet |
| Sunday, December 22 | Mankey, Ponyta, Galarian Ponyta, Sewaddle, Tynamo, Popplio |
Hourly Spotlight Pokémon (Shiny Chance)
| Pokémon | Pokémon | Pokémon | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porygon | Cyndaquil | Bagon | Beldum |
2 km Egg Hatch Pool
| Pokémon | Pokémon | Pokémon | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slowpoke | Galarian Slowpoke | Poliwag | Togepi |
| Wooper | Paldean Wooper | Timburr | Axew |
| Chespin | Fennekin | Froakie | Grubbin |
| Noibat |
Exclusive Attacks
| Pokémon | Evolution Requirement | Featured Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Poliwrath | Evolve Poliwhirl | Counter |
| Politoed | Evolve Poliwhirl (with King’s Rock) | Ice Beam |
| Victreebel | Evolve Weepinbell | Magical Leaf |
| Metagross | Evolve Metang | Meteor Mash |
| Typhlosion | Evolve Quilava | Blast Burn |
| Porygon-Z | Evolve Porygon2 | Tri Attack |
| Salamence | Evolve Shelgon | Outrage |
| Annihilape | Evolve Primeape | Rage Fist |
| Rapidash/Galarian Rapidash | Evolve Ponyta/Galarian Ponyta | Wild Charge |
| Chesnaught | Evolve Quilladin | Frenzy Plant |
| Delphox | Evolve Braixen | Blast Burn |
| Greninja | Evolve Frogadier | Hydro Cannon |
| Tsareena | Evolve Steenee | High Jump Kick |
| Incineroar | Evolve Torracat | Blast Burn |
| Primarina | Evolve Brionne | Hydro Cannon |
Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Timed Research | Includes encounters with Pokémon with special backgrounds. |
| Continued Research | New rewards and Pokémon encounters. |
| Field Research Tasks | Offers event-themed objectives and prizes. |
| Community Day Stickers | Obtainable via PokéStops, Gifts, and the in-game store. |
Upcoming Pokémon GO Events
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Gigantamax Lapras debut | December 8 |
| Aspiring Dragons Research Day | Ends December 12 |
| Genesect Chill Drive | December 10 |
With December Community Day plans set, Trainers can look forward to rounding out the year with exciting rewards while preparing for Pokémon GO’s upcoming 2025 lineup.
