Pokémon GO Community Day Guide for September 2024 – Nintendo Wire

Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that puts a specific Pokémon in the spotlight. One day a month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased for an hour block, and the main Pokémon's shiny appearance rate will be increased. Community Day also offers other benefits, such as the featured Pokémon evolving to learn at least one exclusive attack, extending the duration of Lure Modules, Event Boxes, and more.

While Community Day (normally) only happens once a month, Pokémon that appear on Community Days in the same calendar year from January to November return in December. Community Day, which takes place in December, is a two-day event where Community Day Pokémon from the same and previous year return in the form of raids, eggs, and increased spawns, so if you can't attend a particular Community Day, you still have another chance to catch that Pokémon (and its shiny version) again!

Additionally, Niantic has brought back the old Community Days with Community Day Classic! This spin-off event, which debuted in January 2022, was similar to the 2018 Community Days but offered some additional event bonuses (most notably Photobomb encounters).

Please note: the regular opening hours for Community Day have changed. Niantic has started to remove the old “2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. your local time” block for future Community Day events starting in April 2022. However, a new five-hour “sub-event” picks up where Community Day left off, focusing on in-person Raid Battles. During these Raid Battles, Community Day Pokémon will appear near the Gym for 30 minutes and feature increased Community Day Shiny rates.

When is Pokémon GO Community Day in September 2024?

The Community Day in September 2024 will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 out of 14:00 to 17:00 your local time.

The bonus raid battle sub-event after Community Day will take place immediately afterward – Saturday, September 14, 2024 out of 17:00 to 22:00 your local time.

What Pokémon is presented for September 2024's community day?

The Pokémon that will be introduced on Community Day in September 2024 are Ponyta And Galarian PonytaYou'll notice Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta appearing more frequently in the wild, and if you're lucky, you might even come across a Shiny!

What is the September 2024 Community Day Exclusive Attack?

Evolve Ponyta to Rapidash or a Galarian Ponyta to Galarian Rapidash (over 50 Ponyta candies) and you have a Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash that knows Wild Attack (Charged Attack).

Wild load The attack statistics are as follows:

• Trainer Battles: 100 Strength
• Gyms and Raids: 90 Strength

Notes:

• This attack can only be learned when Ponyta (or Galarian Ponyta) is evolved into Rapidash (or Galarian Rapidash) (over 50 Ponyta Candy) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. your local time.
• Notes on development:
  • To evolve Ponyta into Rapidash, 50 Ponyta Candies are needed.
  • To evolve Galarian Ponyta into Galarian Rapidash, 50 Ponyta Candies are required.

Are there bonuses for September 2024?Community Day?

Yes, the Community Day bonuses are:

• 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
• 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
• 2× chance for trainers level 31 and above to receive XL candies by catching Pokémon
• Lure Modules activated during the event last for three hours (excluding the Golden Lure Module).
• Incense activated during the event lasts for three hours (excluding Daily Adventure Incense).
• Take some snaps on Community Day and get a surprise! (Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta spawns in a photobomb. Can be repeated up to 5 times.)
• Trades made require 50% less Stardust (active from 2pm to 10pm your local time)
• One additional special trade is possible, maximum two per day (active from 14:00 to 22:00 your local time).

This Community Day overlaps with the GO Big EventThe following bonuses could also apply:

• 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 quest that costs $0.99 OR $1.00 (or the equivalent in your local currency). It can also be purchased through the Ultra Community Day Box on the Pokémon GO Web Store (priced at $4.99 or the equivalent in your local currency) and contains additional items. A full list of tasks and rewards for this special research story will be added once the event is live.

Note: For Pokémon marked with an *, this means: “If you’re lucky, you might meet a shiny one!”

Will there be field research tasks for September 2024?'s community day?

For the Community Day event in September 2024, 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: For Pokémon marked with an *, this means: “If you’re lucky, you might meet a shiny one!”

Will there be PokéStop showcases in September 2024?'s community day?

Yes, PokéStop Showcases will be active during the event. The theme is to submit the largest Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta or Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash (PokéStop Showcases will specify which form and costume versions can be submitted).

Are there special raids for September 2024?'s community day?

For Community Day in September 2024 there will be a special Bonus Raid Battles After Community Day Event.

To Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) Special four-star raids featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will appear in gyms.

Four-star raid bonuses

• When a Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta raid is defeated during this event, Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will appear within a 300 meter (approximately 984,252 feet) radius of the Gym (where the raid took place) for 30 minutes.
  • The shiny prices for Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta are the same as during the Community Day event in September 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. your local time.

Four-Star Raid Restrictions

• These raids can only be accessed with Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes.
  • Remote Raid Passes cannot be used.

Are there event packages for September 2024?'s community day?

Some event packages are available for sale in the in-game shop:

• Great Box (480 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Incense and 1 Bait 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 through the Pokémon GO webshop:

• Ultra Community Day Box ($4.99): 1 Special Research Ticket (for Special Research), 10 Ultra Balls and 1 Elite Charged TM.

Are there special event stickers for September 2024's community day?

Yes—there will be a selection of Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta-themed stickers available. You can obtain them by spinning PokéStops, opening presents, and/or purchasing them from the Pokémon GO in-game shop during the event.

Are there any other bonuses/tasks for September 2024's community day?

The September 2024 Community Day overlaps with the GO Big event. Bonuses from that event are included in this guide. For more information, see our Pokémon GO Season of Max Out GO Big event guide.

Additionally, Niantic will be running Community Ambassador activations in select cities. For a full list of available locations, please see the interactive map on the dedicated Community Day maps page. Interactive maps also include “Community Parks,” but no additional bonuses are available at these locations.

• Activation of community ambassadors: Connect with local community ambassadors and their communities.
• Community parks: This park could be a great place to play with your community while enjoying the fresh air.

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