Pokemon GO: Next Season new Community Day dates announced

Niantic has shared exciting news for Pokemon GO fans with the reveal of upcoming Community Day dates for Season 17. This new season will kick off on December 3, 2024, and run through February 2025, bringing with it multiple opportunities for players to engage in limited-time events and enjoy special bonuses.

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Community Day events and dates for Season 17

Season 17 is packed with events for players to look forward to, including Community Day dates and other themed days. The first Community Day event of the season will be held on December 21 and 22, 2024. This marks the final Community Day of the year, a special occasion where Pokemon from past Community Days often make a return, allowing players to catch Pokemon they may have missed throughout the year.

The following Community Day is set for January 5, 2025, and will be the first of the new year. Later that month, the Community Day Classic event will take place on January 25, 2025. Furthermore, This special type of Community Day typically brings back a fan-favorite Pokemon with boosted shiny rates. The season’s last Community Day event will be hosted on February 9, 2025.

While the specific Pokemon featured during these days have not yet been announced, Niantic is expected to share more details as December 2024 approaches.

Additional event highlights in Season 17

In addition to Community Day events, several other limited-time activities are planned. The additional events and limited-time activities are as follows:

• Research Day on December 7, 2024
• Max Battle Day on December 8, 2024
• Raid Day on December 14, 2024
• Hatch Day on December 29, 2024
• Raid Day on January 11, 2025
• Shadow Raid Day on January 19, 2025
• Max Battle Day on February 1, 2025
• Raid Day on February 15, 2025

These events will offer players unique challenges, from participating in battles to completing research tasks.

What to expect during a Community Day?

Community Days in Pokemon GO provide a range of bonuses that make gameplay even more engaging. Players can expect the following:

• Higher Shiny Encounter Rates
  • An increased chance to find shiny versions of the featured Pokemon
• Event Bonuses
  • These often include extra XP, Rare Candy drops, and reduced Stardust cost for trading
• Special Encounters
  • Smeargle may appear during snapshots, adding a fun surprise to gameplay

While Niantic rolls out more details, fans will be able to prepare for these upcoming Community days filled with fun and opportunities to grow their Pokemon collection. Keep an eye out for updates, as featured Pokemon and full event specifics will be revealed soon.