January brings excitement for Pokémon GO players in Spain and worldwide, with Community Day set to take place on January 18, 2026.
The event will feature Grookey, offering trainers unique opportunities for catches, special bonuses, and Pokémon evolution.
This celebration is part of the regular Pokémon GO calendar, with confirmed schedules for Spain and other countries.
What is Community Day in Pokémon GO?
Community Day is a monthly event where a specific Pokémon appears more frequently in the wild for several hours.
Players can catch Grookey, find shiny versions, enjoy exclusive bonuses, and complete special research tasks.
These events encourage in-game interaction and socialization among trainers.
Date and Time in Spain
Event day: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time in Spain: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time)
During this time, Grookey will appear more often in the wild, allowing trainers to catch multiple specimens and obtain rare versions.
Featured Pokémon: Grookey
Grookey is the featured Pokémon for Community Day.
Evolving into Thwackey during or shortly after the event will grant a Rillaboom with the exclusive attack Frenzy Plant, a skill not obtainable outside of this date.
This offers players advantages in battles, gyms, and raids.
Special Event Bonuses
During the event, bonuses will be activated to facilitate catches and progression:
- Triple Stardust for every catch.
- Double Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Increased chance of XL Candy.
- Incense active for three hours.
- Lure Modules extended with a chance to attract shiny Grookey.
- Stardust reduction on trades, ideal for sharing Pokémon with friends.
These bonuses make Community Day an ideal time to level up, evolve, and complete the Pokédex.
Optional Special Research
During the event, a themed special research will also be available by purchasing a ticket within the in-game shop.
For a lower price than usual, trainers can access additional missions offering:
- Encounters with special Grookey, some with unique backgrounds.
- Extra rewards, including premium battle passes and rare candies.
- Additional prizes like Stardust and useful evolution items.
This type of option is especially valued by players looking to make the most of each Community Day.
Meetups and Social Gatherings
Many players organize meetups in parks or popular areas of their cities.
These gatherings allow for trading Pokémon, completing raids, and sharing strategies, strengthening the local Pokémon GO community.
Community Day in January 2026
Pokémon GO's Community Day featuring Grookey on January 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Spain, will be one of the most important events of the year.
With a featured Pokémon, exclusive bonuses, special encounters, and unique attacks, trainers will be able to make the most of this celebration.
Marking this date on the calendar is essential for those looking to catch rare Pokémon, evolve Rillaboom with Frenzy Plant, and/or enjoy a social and strategic event within Pokémon GO.
