The first Pokemon GO Community Day of 2024 is almost here. On January 6, the Grass/Flying-type starter Rowlet will be the featured Pokemon. Read on for key event details on featured Pokemon, bonuses, and more. Here's all you need to know about Pokemon GO January 2024 Community Day.
Pokemon GO Community Day January 2024 Start Time
The Rowlet Community Day takes place on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 2 to 5 PM local time.
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Spotlight Pokemon - Shiny Rowlet Debuts
Rowlet, the lovable Grass/Flying starter from the Alola region, is the spotlight Pokemon.
- The event marks the long-awaited debut of Shiny Rowlet. Players will be eager to add this variant to their collections.
- Wild spawns, raids, Special Research rewards, and Field Research tasks will greatly favor Rowlet encounters during the event window.
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Exclusive Moves - Decidueye Learns Frenzy Plant
Evolving Dartrix (Rowlet's evolution) to Decidueye during event hours or up to 5 hours after will teach it the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
- This powerful Grass-type move has 100 Power in trainer battles, gyms, and raids.
- Decidueye will also learn Spirit Shackle as an event-exclusive move.
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Post-Event Raids and Rowlet Spawns
Special 4-star Dartrix raids will occur for 5 hours after the main 3-hour event concludes.
- Defeating one of these raids will trigger increased Rowlet spawns around that gym for 30 minutes.
- Note Remote Raid Passes cannot be used for these; trainers must raid in person with Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes.
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Bonuses and Perks
The usual Community Day bonuses like 3x catch Stardust, 3-hour lures and incense, extra candy, reduced trade costs, and more will be active.
- Event Field Research focused on Rowlet will offer players further rewards.
- Some surprise Pokemon may photobomb AR snapshots too.
- A $1 USD Special Research story ticket will also be available for purchase.
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How to Prepare
To make the most of Rowlet Community Day, players should stock up on balls and bag space beforehand.
- Using incense, lures, and star pieces during the event will further capitalize on spawns and bonuses.
- Trading Rowlets, especially luckies or shinies, will cost 50% less Stardust during the bonus hours too.
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Summary
- Date: January 6, 2024
- Time: 2 to 5 PM local time
- Featured Pokemon: Rowlet
- Exclusive Move: Decidueye - Frenzy Plant
- Bonuses: Catch rewards, spawn rates, Lures, Special Trades, and more
Rowlet Community Day in January 2024 looks to be an exciting event packed with desirable rewards. So mark your calendars and start preparing! With some planning, trainers can add this awesome shiny starter and powerful exclusive move Decidueye to their roster.
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