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 and it 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.
When will Pokémon GO’s September 2024 Community Day take place?
September 2024’s Community Day will be happening on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.
The Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day “sub-event” will be happening right after – Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time.
What Pokémon is being showcased for September 2024‘s Community Day?
The Pokémon featured for this September 2024’s Community Day are Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta. You’ll find that Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will be appearing more frequently in the wild and, if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny one!
What is the exclusive attack for September 2024’s Community Day?
Evolve Ponyta into Rapidash or a Galarian Ponyta in Galarian Rapidash (via 50 Ponyta Candies) and you’ll have a Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash that will know Wild Charge (Charged Attack).
Wild Charge’s attack stats are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 100 power
- Gyms and Raids: 90 power
Notes:
- This attack can only be learned when Ponyta (or Galarian Ponyta) is evolved in Rapidash (or Galarian Rapidash) (via 50 Ponyta Candies) on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time.
- Evolution Notes:
- To evolve Ponyta into Rapidash, it requires 50 Ponyta Candies.
- To evolve Galarian Ponyta into Galarian Rapidash, it requires 50 Ponyta Candies.
Are there any bonuses for September 2024‘s Community Day?
Yes, the bonuses for Community Day are:
- 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
- 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 Module excluded)
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours (Daily Adventure Incense excluded)
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! (Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta photobomb spawn. Can be repeated up to 5 times.)
- Trades made will require 50% less Stardust (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
- One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
This Community Day overlaps with the GO Big event. The following bonuses might also be in effect:
- 2× XP for winning a Max Battle
- 2× XP for spinning PokéStops
What is the Special Research Story for September 2024‘s Community Day?
The Community Day Special Research Story is called Community Day: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta. It is a paid-for quest that costs US$0.99 OR US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). It can also be purchased via the Ultra Community Day Box via the Pokémon GO Web Store (priced at US$4.99 or the equivalent pricing in your local currency) and comes with additional items. A complete list of tasks and rewards for this Special Research Story will be added once the event is live.
| Community Day: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/4 | Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Throws | 15 Poké Balls |
| Catch 15 Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta | Ponyta* encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 20 Ponyta Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 Stardust, Ponyta* encounter, and 1 Incense |
| Step 2/4 | Reward |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Catch 15 Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta | Galarian Ponyta* encounter |
| Evolve a Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta | 30 Ponyta Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 4,500 XP, Galarian Ponyta* encounter, and 1 Star Piece |
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws | 15 Great Balls |
| Catch 15 Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta | Ponyta* encounter |
| Evolve 3 Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta | 50 Ponyta Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 4,500 Stardust, Rapidash* encounter, and 1 Rocket Radar |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Claim Reward! | Galarian Ponyta* encounter |
| Claim Reward! | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 5,500 XP, Galarian Rapidash* encounter, and 3 Rare Candies |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be any Field Research tasks for September 2024‘s Community Day?
For September 2024’s Community Day event, the following Field Research task will be available:
- Task: Catch 3 Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta
- Reward: Ponyta* encounter OR Galarian Ponyta* encounter OR 5 Great Balls OR 2 Ultra Balls OR 2 Pinap Berries OR 500 Stardust
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be PokéStop Showcases during September 2024‘s Community Day?
Yes, PokéStop Showcases will be active during the event. The theme is to submit the biggest Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta or Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash (PokéStop Showcases will specify which form and Costumed versions can be submitted).
Are there any special Raids for September 2024‘s Community Day?
For September 2024’s Community Day, there will be a special Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day event.
On Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time special Four-Star Raids featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will be appearing at Gyms.
Four-Star Raid Bonuses
- Defeating a Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta Raid during this event will cause Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta to appear in a 300-meter (about 984.252 ft) radius around the Gym (where the Raid took place at) for 30 minutes.
- Shiny rates for Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will be the same as the September 2024 Community Day event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.
Four-Star Raid Limitations
- These Raids can only be accessed with Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes.
- Remote Raid Passes cannot be used.
Are there any Event Bundles for September 2024‘s Community Day?
There will be some event bundles for sale via the in-game shop:
- 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.
There will also be a bundle for sale via the Pokémon GO Web Store:
- Ultra Community Day Box (USD$4.99): 1 Special Research Ticket (for the Special Research), 10 Ultra Balls, and 1 Elite Charged TM.
Are there any special event-themed stickers for September 2024‘s Community Day?
Yes – there will be an assortment of Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta-themed stickers. 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 September 2024‘s Community Day?
September 2024’s Community Day overlaps with the GO Big event. Bonuses from that event have been included in this guide. For more information, you can check out our Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out’s GO Big event guide.
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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