Pokémon GO December Community Day 2024

Pokémon GO December 2024 Community Day features all of the Community Day Pokémon from 2024. As in past years, two sets of Pokémon will be featured each day of the two-day Community Day!

December Community Day takes place on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 and Sunday, December 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This years event will also feature Pokémon Featured in 2023’s Community Days hatching from eggs.

The Pokémon that appear during this time will have the same chance of appearing as a  shiny Pokémon as those that appeared during their original Community Days. Outside of these times, any of the featured Pokémon may appear from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on either Saturday or Sunday!

Not sure what to grind for the raid meta or for PvP? Check out our December 2024 CD Tier List!

Date & Time 📅

Bonuses ⭐

(*) While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these bonuses will be active from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Hatching From Eggs

The following Pokémon from 2023’s Community Day Events will hatch from 2km eggs picked up during the community day hours.

Exclusive Moves

The following featured attacks will be available when evolving these Pokémon from Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon	Move
Poliwrath	Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) to get a Poliwrath that knows the Fast Attack Counter Fighting.
Politoed	Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) with a King’s Rock to get a Politoed that knows the Charged Attack Ice Beam Ice.
Victreebel	Evolve Weepinbell (Bellsprout’s Evolution) to get a Victreebel that knows the Fast Attack Magical Leaf Grass.
Rapidash	Evolve Ponyta to get a Rapidash that knows the Charged Attack Wild Charge Electric.
Galarian Rapidash	Evolve Galarian Ponyta to get a Galarian Rapidash that knows the Charged Attack Wild Charge Electric.
Slowbro	Evolve Slowpoke to get a Slowbro that knows the Charged Attack Surf Water.
Galarian Slowbro	Evolve Slowpoke to get a Galrian Slowbro that knows the Charged Attack Surf Water.
Slowking	Evolve Slowpoke to get a Slowking that knows the Charged Attack Surf Water.
Galarian Slowking	Evolve Slowpoke to get a Galarian Slowking that knows the Charged Attack Surf Water.
Typhlosion	Evolve Quilava (Cyndaquil’s Evolution) to get a Typhlosion that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn Fire.
Blissey	Evolve Chansey to get a Blissey that knows the Charged Attack Wild Charge Electric.
Togekiss	Evolve Togetic (Togepi’s Evolution) to get a Togekiss that knows the Charged Attack Aura Sphere Fighting.
Quagsire	Evolve Wooper to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail Water.
Salamence	Evolve Shelgon (Bagon’s Evolution) to get a Salamence that knows the Charged Attack Outrage Dragon
Metagross	Evolve Metang (Beldum’s Evolution) to get a Metagross that knows the Charged Attack Meteor Mash Steel
Porygon-Z	Evolve Porygon2 (Porygon’s Evolution) to get a Porygon-Z that knows the Charged Attack Tri Attack Normal.
Conkeldurr	Evolve Gurdurr (Timburr’s Evolution) to get a Conkeldurr that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing Dark.
Leavanny	Evolve Swadloon (Sewaddle’s Evolution) to get a Leavanny that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw Ghost.
Eelektross	Evolve Eelektrik (Tynamo’s Evolution) to get an Eelektross that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch Electric.
Haxorus	Evolve Fraxure (Axew’s Evolution) to get a Haxorus that knows the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe Dragon.
Chesnaught	Evolve Quilladin (Chespin’s Evolution) to get a Chesnaught that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant Grass.
Delphox	Evolve Braixen (Fennekin’s Evolution) to get a Delphox that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn Fire.
Greninja	Evolve Frogadier (Froakie’s Evolution) to get a Greninja that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon Water
Goodra	Evolve Sliggoo (Goomy’s Evolution) to get a Goodra that knows the Charged Attack Thunder Punch Electric
Noivern	Evolve Noibat to get a Noivern that knows the Charged Attack Boomburst Normal
Decidueye	Evolve Dartrix (Rowlet’s Evolution) to get a Decidueye that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant Grass
Incineroar	Evolve Torracat (Litten’s Evolution) to get an Incineroar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn Fighting.
Primarina	Evolve Brionne (Popplio’s Evolution) to get a Primarina that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon Water
Vikavolt	Evolve Charjabug (Grubbin’s Evolution) to get a Vikavolt that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch. Grubbin that evolve into Charjabug during this period will also know Volt Switch Electric!
Tsareena	Evolve Steenee (Bounsweet’s Evolution) to get a Tsareena that knows the Charged Attack High Jump Kick Fighting.
Annihilape	Evolve Primeape (Mankey’s Evolution) to get an Annihilape that knows the Charged Attack Rage Fist. Mankey evolved into Primeape during this period will also know Rage Fist Fighting!
Clodsire	Evolve Paldean Wooper to get a Clodsire that knows the Charged Attack Megahorn Bug.

Field Research

Community Day 2024 will have Field Research featuring encounters with Pokémon from 2024’s Community Days. Additionally, if you team up with your community you might find rare Field Research leading to encounters with these featured Pokémon that have a Special Background—if you’re lucky!

Community Day Field Research tasks are available from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm local time, each day of the event.

Special Research Story

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the December Community Day–exclusive Special Research story. Encounters with Pokémon featured 2024’s Community Day and Community Day classics feature a Special Background.

December 2024 Community Day Special Research (1/5)

Task	Reward
Transfer 15 Pokémon	Rowlet
Catch 25 Pokémon	Chansey
Make 10 Nice Throws	Litten

Rewards

December 2024 Community Day Special Research (2/5)

Task	Reward
Make 10 Great Curveball Throws	Bellsprout
Catch 30 Pokémon	Bounsweet
Evolve 5 Pokémon	Goomy

Rewards

December 2024 Community Day Special Research (3/5)

Task	Reward
Power up your Pokémon 15 times	Tynamo
Catch 35 Pokémon	Popplio
Transfer 20 Pokémon	Ponyta

Rewards

December 2024 Community Day Special Research (4/5)

Task	Reward
Power up your Pokémon 30 times	Galar Ponyta
Catch 40 Pokémon	Sewaddle
Evolve 10 Pokémon	Mankey

Rewards

December 2024 Community Day Special Research (5/5)

Task	Reward
Claim reward	1× Rocket Radar
Claim reward	3× Silver Pinap Berry
Claim reward	1× Poffin

Rewards

Timed Research

December CD Evolution Extravaganza

Task	Reward
Use 10 Berries to catch a Pokémon	1× Unova Stone
Make 10 Nice Throws	1× Unova Stone
Catch 10 Pokémon	1× Unova Stone

Rewards

Community Day Continued

Log in between:

• 📅 Saturday, December 22nd at 9:00 a.m. local time and
• 📅 Sunday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. local time

to receive a special timed research. This research will reward encounters with 2024’s featured Community Day Pokémon that will have special backgrounds! Rewards can be claimed until Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:00 am local time.

Rewards

Please note that this is Timed Research and it will expire. Tasks must be completed, and their rewards claimed by Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. local time

Special Background

Commemorate December Community Day 2024 with a Special Background for Pokémon featured in 2024’s Community Day events! This will be a unique background to celebrate December Community Day 2024.

Special Backgrounds are a way for Trainers to remember when they caught specific Pokémon. Special Backgrounds display an image on a Pokémon’s summary page related to the event when the Pokémon was caught.

Shop Offers and Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Web Store Community Day Bundle

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 5 rare candies and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). 

What to Mega Evolve and other Tips and Tricks

Mega Level Up … Something?

This is normally where we tell you to level up a specific Mega Pokémon, but given that this event will feature several different types all I’m going to say is find the type that you need bonus candies for and focus on that.

Base Level

High Level

Max Level

(*) Note: The catch candy and catch XP bonuses only apply to Pokémon caught of the same type as your Mega/Primal-evolved Pokémon. 

Don’t catch Pokémon before the event starts

Pokémon you have not caught before the event starts can turn into any of the featured Pokémon, which means it is best to arrive at your spot early and wait to catch it until the event starts.

Restart the app before the event

Be patient – there will always be errors and bugs at the start of the event. It is best to restart the app in most, if not all, cases.

Don’t forget to spin PokéStops

Remember PokéStops give out quests that are very beneficial on Community Day, giving you rewards for Stardust, Great and Ultra Balls, and Pinap Berries, all things that can help you if your stocks are low. Don’t complete any field research from PokéStops that are in the area where you are playing your community day.

Don’t activate lures before the event starts

To ensure that you have Lures up the entire duration, do not set your lures before the start of the event, as those will only last 30 minutes. The Lure has to go up after the event has started to last for three hours. Not to mention it will block the boosted CD spawns from spawning until it has depleted.

Use Incense

Use Incense to attract even more Pokémon to you while you’re out hunting. If you are wondering, yes, Incense can spawn Community Day ‘mons, that can be shiny. There is no reason why you should avoid Incense if you have it.

Don’t forget to enjoy the event

• Chat with your fellow Trainers and grow your local Pokémon GO community. Make good use of the QR code feature to make some new friends!
• Promote the new Pokémon GO features and events to Trainers who are just starting their adventure or haven’t been playing for a while. People are coming back around due to trading, new Pokémon, PvP, the numerous events, and these community-based events.
• Most importantly, have fun, get some shinies, and hope for no game-breaking glitches!

Looking for other trainers to play with?

If you’re looking for other Trainers in your area to trade, battle, or join raids with on Community Day, check out the Niantic Community Day map! Here you can find Community Ambassador events and Community Parks.

Community Ambassadors run Pokémon GO events for their communities that receive support by Niantic. If there are no Community Ambassadors near you, you can also search Campfire by downloading the app and find other local meetups in your area.

Community Parks are areas in your city that are historically popular places for Community Day. These parks may be a fun place to play with your local community while enjoying some fresh air.*

*Popular locations are provided for informational purposes only. Niantic is not hosting or operating official or unofficial events at these locations.