Summary

  • September 2024 Community Day will feature Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta, with a chance to catch shiny versions of both.
  • Evolving Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta during the event will grant Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash with a powerful attack.
  • Players can expect bonuses like double Candy and triple Stardust, themed Field Research, new bundles, and a special box for sale.

Niantic has announced that Pokemon GO's September 2024 Community Day will feature Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta. Pokemon GO players will have the opportunity to catch the popular Fire-type from Kanto and its regional variant from Hisui, with the luckiest trainers able to find both creatures in shiny form.

Niantic had recently teased September's Community Day Pokemon, indicating that players would have not just one but two monsters to capture. Interestingly, this isn't the first time the developer has announced this kind of Community Day. Previously, the March 2022 edition featured Sandshrew and its Alolan form, while 2023 had Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke in March and Wooper and its Paldean variant in November.

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Pokemon GO revealed Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta as the September Community Day critters. The event will take place on September 14 from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, and during this period, the two Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild. By evolving Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta during the event or up to five hours after it, trainers will get Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash that knows Charged Attack Wild Charge, an attack that deals 90 damage in trainer battles and 100 damage in gyms and raids. Like in other Community Days, a Special Research will be available for $1.00 USD and can be gifted to friends with Friendship level Great Friends or higher.

Pokemon GO September Community Day Details

  • Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
  • Featured Pokemon: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta
  • Evolving Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta into Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash grants the Charged Attack Wild Charge
  • Players will be able to purchase a new Community Day Special Research
  • 4-star raids featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will take place after Community Day

During September Community Day, players will get bonuses such as double Candy and triple Stardust when catching Pokemon and reduced Stardust cost for Trades. Also, on September 14 from 5 pm to 10 pm local time, Pokemon GO will have four-star raid battles with Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta. Additionally, by winning the raid, the spawn of the two critters will increase around the Gym that hosted it for 30 minutes. September's Community Day will also feature themed Field Research, new showcases, two new bundles, and a special box on sale in-game and in Niantic's online store, respectively. New stickers will be available for purchase in-game, by spinning PokeStops, or by opening Gifts.

In addition to September's Community Day, Ponyta will be one of the Pokemon featured in the Triumph Together event, one of the last activities of August. During the event, players will team up to complete challenges, earning bonuses and special rewards. One of these will be meeting a Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory, the leader of Team Valor, one of the Pokemon GO factions.