Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will be boosted. There are also other perks to Community Day – such as the featured Pokémon knowing at least one exclusive attack through evolution, increased duration for Lure Modules, Event Boxes, and more.
While Community Day is only one day a month (typically), Pokémon appearing in Community Days from January to November of the same calendar year will come back in December. The Community Day hosted in December is a two-day event where Community Day Pokémon from the same and previous year will return via Raids, Eggs, and increased spawns. So if you’re unable to partake in a specific Community Day, there’s always another chance to catch that Pokémon again (and its Shiny version)!
In addition to that, Niantic brought back Community Days of old with Community Day Classic! Debuting in January 2022, this spin-off event resembled Community Days from 2018, but with some additional event bonuses (namely photobomb encounters).
Please note that the standard hours for Community Day have changed. Niantic has started to use the old “2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time” block for Community Day events going forward, starting with April 2022. Yet, a new, five-hour-long “sub-event” continues where Community Day left off that focuses on in-person Raid Battles. These Raid Battles will spawn the Community Day Pokémon for 30 minutes nearby the Gym and Community Day increased Shiny rates apply. Since this is the year-end Community Day event, this “sub-event” won’t be available.
Lastly, December 2023’s Community Day event is split into two days. For more information on Day 1 (happening on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time), you can read our Pokémon GO December 2023 Community Day for December 16th, 2023 Guide.
When will Pokémon GO’s December 2023 Community Day take place?
December 2023’s Community Day will be happening on two different days:
- Saturday, December 16th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time
- Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time
Also, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. your local time on both days, specific Community Day bonuses and Pokémon spawns will be active.
What Pokémon is being featured for December 2023‘s Community Day?
The Pokémon featured for this December 2023’s Community Day are Pokémon that were featured in Community Day events from 2023 and 2022 (including Community Day Classic events in 2023). You’ll find these Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild and, if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny one!
- For Sunday, December 17th, 2023 the following Pokémon will be featured and appear in the wild: Poliwag*, Wooper*, Paldean Wooper*, Timburr*, Axew*, Froakie*, and Grubbin*.
- The following Pokémon will appear on Day 1 and Day 2 of the event, but during the last ten minutes of the 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time event hours: Charmander*, Squirtle*, Mareep*, Swinub*, and Larvitar*.
Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “if you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Despite the 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time event duration, any featured Community Day Pokémon can appear in the wild from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. your local time.
Are there any special Raids for December 2023‘s Community Day?
For December 2023’s Community Day, there won’t be any Four-Star Raids. Instead, One-Star Raids featuring Pokémon from 2022 Community Day events will be available.
- One-Star Raids: Sandshrew*, Alolan Sandshrew*, Alolan Geodude*, Hoppip*, Teddiursa*, Galarian Zigzagoon*, Spheal*, Starly*, Roggenrola*, Litwick*, Deino*, and Stufful*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Are there any special Eggs for December 2023‘s Community Day?
For December 2023’s Community Day, 2 km Eggs obtained during the event will feature Pokémon from Community Day events in 2022. You can obtain these Eggs by having a free Egg spot in your Egg inventory when you spin a PokéStop and/or Gym.
- 2km Eggs
- 2-Egg Rarity: Alolan Geodude*, Hoppip*, Teddiursa*, Galarian Zigzagoon*, Spheal*, Starly*, Roggenrola*, Litwick*, Deino*, and Stufful*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Sandshrew* and Alolan Sandshrew*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What is the exclusive attack for December 2023’s Community Day?
All featured attacks from 2023 and 2022 Community Day events will be back during the two-day December 2023 Community Day event. Yet, Ursaluna’s Charged Attack will only be available during select hours.
Community Day 2023 Pokémon
- Chesnaught: Frenzy Plant (Charged Attack)
- Noivern: Boomburst (Charged Attack)
- Slowbro: Surf (Charged Attack)
- Galarian Slowbro: Surf (Charged Attack)
- Slowking: Surf (Charged Attack)
- Galarian Slowking: Surf (Charged Attack)
- Togekiss: Aura Sphere (Charged Attack)
- Delphox: Blast Burn (Charged Attack)
- Haxorus: Breaking Swipe (Charged Attack)
- Poliwrath: Counter (Fast Attack)
- Politoed: Ice Beam (Charged Attack)
- Greninja: Hydro Cannon (Charged Attack)
- Vikavolt: Volt Switch (Fast Attack)
- Conkeldurr: Brutal Swing (Charged Attack)
- Quagsire: Aqua Tail (Charged Attack)
- Clodsire: Megahorn (Charged Attack)
Community Day Classic 2023 Pokémon
- Tyranitar: Smack Down (Fast Attack)
- Mamoswine: Ancient Power (Charged Attack)
- Blastoise: Hydro Cannon (Charged Attack)
- Charizard: Dragon Breath (Fast Attack) and Blast Burn (Charged Attack)
- Ampharos: Dragon Pulse (Charged Attack)
Community Day 2022 Pokémon
- Walrein: Powder Snow (Fast Attack) and Icicle Spear (Charged Attack)
- Jumpluff: Acrobatics (Charged Attack)
- Sandslash: Night Slash (Charged Attack)
- Alolan Sandslash: Shadow Claw (Fast Attack)
- Bewear: Drain Punch (Charged Attack)
- Alolan Golem: Rollout (Fast Attack)
- Hydreigon: Brutal Swing (Charged Attack)
- Staraptor: Gust (Fast Attack)
- Obstagoon: Obstruct (Charged Attack)
- Gigalith: Meteor Beam (Charged Attack)
- Chandelure: Poltergeist (Charged Attack)
- Ursaluna: High Horsepower (Charged Attack)
- Ursaluna will only know this attack when evolved during the following times:
- Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 2 p.m. to Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 6 a.m. your local time
- Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time
- Ursaluna will only know this attack when evolved during the following times:
Note: These attacks (except for Ursaluna’s) can only be learned when the necessary Pokémon is evolved from Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 9 p.m. your local time.
Are there any bonuses for December 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes, the bonuses for Community Day are:
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours (Golden Lure Modules excluded)
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours (Daily Adventure Incense excluded)
- Trades made will require 50% less Stardust (active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)
- One additional Special Trade can be made, for a maximum of two for the day (active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)
What is the Special Research Story for December 2023‘s Community Day?
The Community Day Special Research Story is called December Community Day 2023. It’s a paid-for quest that costs $0.99 USD OR $1.00 USD (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). A complete list of tasks and rewards for this Special Research Story will be added once the event is live.
| December Community Day 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/4 | Reward |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 10 Poké Balls |
| Catch 10 Pokémon featured during December Community Day 2023 | 10 Razz Berries |
| Make 5 Nice Throws | 1,500 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Unova Stone, and 1 Sinnoh Stone |
| Step 2/4 | Reward |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 10 Ultra Ball |
| Catch 15 Pokémon featured during December Community Day 2023 | 1,500 XP |
| Evolve 3 Pokémon | 1,500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Poffin, and 1 Incense |
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Catch 15 Pokémon featured during December Community Day 2023 | 1 Sinnoh Stone |
| Transfer 15 Pokémon | 1 Elite Fast TM |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 1 Rocket Radar, and 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Claim Reward! | 1,500 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1 Elite Charged TM |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 Stardust, 1,500 XP, and 3 Rare Candies |
Will there be any Field Research tasks for December 2023‘s Community Day?
Field Research tasks have been announced for December 2023’s Community Day and will feature Pokémon in Community Day 2023 events. We don’t know the exact list of tasks, yet, but it may look like December 2022’s Community Day Field Research:
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon featured during December Community Day 2023
- Reward: Slowpoke* Encounter OR Galairan Slowpoke* Encounter OR Poliwag* Encounter OR Wooper* Encounter OR Paldean Wooper* Encounter OR Togetic* Encounter OR Axew* Encounter OR Timburr* Encounter OR Chespin* Encounter OR Fennekin* Encounter OR Froakie* Encounter OR Noibat* Encounter OR Grubbin* Encounter
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be Timed Research for December 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes, there will be two event-exclusive Timed Research issued during December 2023’s Community Day. According to Niantic, these Timed Research will give Trainers “King’s Rocks, Magnetic Lures, and encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days from 2022 and 2023.” A complete list of tasks and rewards will be available once the event is live.
December Community Day Evolution Extravaganza
- Task: Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: 1 King’s Rock
- Task: Make 5 Nice Throws
- Reward: 1 King’s Rock
- Completion Reward: 1 Magnetic Lure Module
December Community Day Timed Research
| December Community Day Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/6 | Reward |
| Power up Pokémon 7 times | Hoppip* Encounter |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | Chespin* Encounter |
| Catch 15 Pokémon featured during 2023 Community Days | Starly* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Noibat* Encounter |
| Step 2/6 | Reward |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | Alolan Sandshrew* Encounter |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | Sandshrew* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 7 times | Stufful* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Togetic* Encounter |
| Step 3/6 | Reward |
| Evolve 2 Pokémon | Slowpoke* Encounter |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | Galarian Slowpoke* Encounter |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | Spheal* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Fennekin* Encounter |
| Step 4/6 | Reward |
| Power up Pokémon 7 times | Deino* Encounter |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | Poliwag* Encounter |
| Catch 15 Pokémon featured during 2023 Community Days | Galarian Zigzagoon* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Litwick* Encounter |
| Step 5/6 | Reward |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | Roggenrola* Encounter |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | Axew* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | Grubbin* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Teddiursa* Encounter |
| Step 6/6 | Reward |
| Evolve 2 Pokémon | Alolan Geodude* Encounter |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | Timburr* Encounter |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | Wooper* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | Paldean Wooper* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Froakie Encounter*, 2,023 XP, and 2,023 Stardust |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be any PokéStop Showcases during December 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes, there will be active PokéStop Showcases during December 2023’s Community Day event. These contests will ask you to submit the biggest Pokémon. As for which Pokémon, these PokéStop Showcases will ask for a specific Pokémon that was featured during Community Day events in 2023:
- Slowpoke, Galairan Slowpoke, Poliwag, Wooper, Paldean Wooper, Togetic, Axew, Timburr, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Noibat, or Grubbin.
- Charmander, Squirtle, Mareep, Larvitar, and/or Swinub might be included in the pool. We won’t know until the event starts.
Are there any Event Bundles for December 2023‘s Community Day?
There will be some Event Bundles available. A complete list of Event Boxes will be added here once the event is live.
- Great Box (480 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Incense, and 1 Lure Module.
- Community Day Box (1,350 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, and 5 Lucky Eggs.
- Boost Box (1,499 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 10 Incense, 2 Lure Module, 2 Poffins, and 30 Lucky Eggs.
A bundle will also be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store:
- Ultra Community Day Box ($9.99, purchase limit not stated): 120 Ultra Balls, 15 Silver Pinap Berries, 1 Incense, and 6 Egg Incubators.
Are there any special event-themed stickers for December 2023‘s Community Day?
Yes – the previously released Community Day 2023 stickers will be available during the event. You can get them by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and/or purchasing them from Pokémon GO’s in-game shop during the event.
Are there any other bonuses/tasks for December 2023‘s Community Day?
No, December 2023’s Community Day doesn’t have any additional bonuses or tasks.
Also, Niantic will also have Community Ambassador Activations happening in select cities. For a full list of available locations, you can check out the interactive map on the dedicated Community Day Map page. Interactive maps also include “Community Parks”, but these locations will not have any additional bonuses available.
- Community Ambassador Activations: Connect with local Community Ambassadors and their communities.
- Community Parks: This park may be a fun place to play with your local community while enjoying some fresh air.
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