Pokémon GO Announces the Pokémon for September 2024 Community Day
September 2024 Community Day will highlight Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta, with the opportunity to catch shiny versions of both. Evolving Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta during the event will grant Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash access to a powerful new attack. Players can also look forward to bonuses such as double Candy and triple Stardust, themed Field Research, new bundles, and a special box available for purchase.
Niantic has revealed that Pokémon GO's September 2024 Community Day will showcase Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta. Players will have the chance to catch the popular Fire-type from Kanto and its regional variant from Hisui, with the luckiest trainers able to find both in their shiny forms.
Figure 1. Pokémon GO Community Day
Niantic had hinted at September's Community Day, suggesting players would have the opportunity to capture not just one but two Pokémon. This isn't the first time Niantic has announced such an event; similar setups were featured in March 2022 with Sandshrew and its Alolan form, and in 2023 with Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke in March, and Wooper and its Paldean variant in November. Figure 1 shows Pokémon GO Community Day.
Pokémon GO has announced that Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will be featured in the September Community Day. The event is scheduled for September 14 from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, during which both Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild. Trainers who evolve Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta during the event or within five hours after it ends will receive Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash with the Charged Attack Wild Charge. [1] This attack deals 90 damage in trainer battles and 100 damage in gyms and raids. Additionally, a Special Research will be available for $1.00 USD and can be gifted to friends with a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher.
Details for Pokémon GO's September Community Day
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
- Featured Pokémon: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta
- Special Evolution Bonus: Evolving Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta into Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash will grant the Charged Attack Wild Charge
- Special Research: A new Community Day Special Research will be available for purchase
- 4-Star Raids: After Community Day, 4-star raids featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will take place
During September Community Day, players will enjoy bonuses such as double Candy and triple Stardust for catching Pokémon, along with reduced Stardust costs for Trades. [2] From 5 pm to 10 pm local time on September 14, Pokémon GO will feature four-star raid battles with Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta. Winning these raids will increase the spawn rate of these Pokémon around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. The event will also include themed Field Research, new showcases, two new bundles, and a special box available for purchase in-game and through Niantic's online store. Additionally, new stickers can be obtained by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them in-game.
Ponyta will also be featured in the Triumph Together event, one of the final activities for August. During this event, players will team up to complete challenges and earn bonuses and special rewards, including encountering a Ponyta adorned with a Candela-themed accessory, representing the leader of Team Valor.
References:
- https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-september-2024-ponyta/
- https://gamerant.com/pokemon-go-september-2024-community-day-ponyta-galarian-regional-variant/
Cite this article:
Janani R (2024), Pokémon GO Announces the Pokémon for September 2024 Community Day, AnaTechmaz, pp. 57