Get ready, Trainers! The September 2024 Community Day in Pokémon GO is just around the corner, and it’s bringing a double dose of excitement with Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta as the featured Pokémon. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this event.
Event Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
Featured Pokémon: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta
During this event, Ponyta and its Galarian counterpart will appear more frequently in the wild, giving players a fantastic opportunity to catch these Pokémon. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter their shiny forms!
Exclusive Move: High Horsepower
Evolving Ponyta into Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash during the event will allow them to learn the exclusive charged move High Horsepower. This powerful Ground-type move is a great addition to your Rapidash’s moveset, making it a formidable opponent in both PvP battles and raids.
- Trainer Battles: 100 power
- Gyms and Raids: 90 power
Event Bonuses
To make the most of this Community Day, Niantic has lined up several bonuses that will be active throughout the event:
- 2x Catch Candy: Earn double the Candy for catching Pokémon.
- 3x Stardust: Triple Stardust for every Pokémon caught.
- 2x Chance for XL Candy: Trainers level 31 and above have double the chance to receive XL Candy when catching Pokémon.
- Extended Lure Modules: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
- Extended Incense: Incense activated during the event (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) will last for three hours.
- Surprise Snapshots: Take snapshots during the event for a special surprise!
- Additional Special Trade: Make one additional Special Trade during the event (up to a maximum of two for the day).
- 50% Reduced Stardust for Trades: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.
Post-Event Raids
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time, players can participate in special four-star raids. Defeating the raid boss will trigger an increased spawn rate of Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta around the Gym where the raid took place for 30 minutes.
Ultra Special Community Day Box
For those looking to get the most out of the event, Pokémon GO’s in-game shop will feature an Ultra Special Community Day Box. Priced at $4.99 USD, this box includes:
- 10 Ultra Balls
- 1 Elite Charged TM
- 1 Ticket for the special research
Conclusion
With both Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta taking center stage, the September 2024 Community Day promises to be a fun and rewarding event. Whether you’re looking to add shiny versions to your collection or power up your Rapidash with the exclusive High Horsepower move, this event has something for everyone.
Don’t miss out on the chance to catch these Pokémon and enjoy the fantastic bonuses available throughout the day!
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