Starting in January 2018, Community Day in Pokémon GO has become a monthly event, shining the spotlight on a specific Pokémon with increased spawn rates, boosted Shiny appearance rates, exclusive attacks, and various other perks. Here is a guide on Pokémon GO December 2023 Community Day.
What is Pokémon GO December 2023 Community Day
In December, Pokémon featured in Community Days from January to November make a comeback in a two-day event, offering increased spawns, Raids, and egg hatches. Additionally, Niantic introduced Community Day Classic in January 2022, resembling 2018-style events with extra bonuses.
Event Hours
- Standard Community Day hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time
- Raid Battle sub-event: A new five-hour Raid Battle sub-event, except for the year-end Community Day.
December 2023 Community Day Details
- Dates:
- Saturday, December 16th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time
- Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time
- Extended Hours: From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time on both days, specific Community Day bonuses and Pokémon spawns will be active.
Featured Pokémon
The Pokémon highlighted for December 2023’s Community Day are those featured in 2023 and 2022, including Community Day Classics.
Saturday, December 16th, 2023
- Pokémon: Poliwag, Wooper, Paldean Wooper, Timburr, Axew, Froakie, Grubbin
Sunday, December 17th, 2023
- Pokémon: Charmander, Squirtle, Mareep, Swinub, Larvitar (last ten minutes of the event hours on both days)
Note: Pokémon marked with an asterisk () may have a Shiny variant.*
Special Raids
For December 2023’s Community Day, there won’t be any Four-Star Raids. Instead, One-Star Raids featuring Pokémon from 2022 Community Day events will be available.
- One-Star Raids: Sandshrew, Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Geodude, Hoppip, Teddiursa, Galarian Zigzagoon, Spheal, Starly, Roggenrola, Litwick, Deino, Stufful
Note: Pokémon marked with an asterisk () may have a Shiny variant.*
Special Eggs
2 km Eggs obtained during December 2023’s Community Day will feature Pokémon from 2022 Community Day events.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Alolan Geodude, Hoppip, Teddiursa, Galarian Zigzagoon, Spheal, Starly, Roggenrola, Litwick, Deino, Stufful
- 3-Egg Rarity: Sandshrew, Alolan Sandshrew
Note: Pokémon marked with an asterisk () may have a Shiny variant.*
Exclusive Attacks
All featured attacks from 2023 and 2022 Community Day events will be available during the two-day December 2023 Community Day event. Ursaluna’s Charged Attack will only be available during select hours.
Event Bonuses
December 2023’s Community Day comes with various bonuses, including:
- 2× XP and Stardust for catching Pokémon
- 1/2 Hatch Distance for Incubators
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy
- Lure Modules and Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
- Trades made will require 50% less Stardust (active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time)
- One additional Special Trade can be made, for a maximum of two for the day (active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time)
Special Research Story
The Community Day Special Research Story is called December Community Day 2023. It is a paid-for quest with a cost of $0.99 USD or the equivalent in local currency. A complete list of tasks and rewards for this Special Research Story will be added once the event is live.
