Pokémon Go is having a Sprigatito Community Day event on Jan. 5 from 2-5 p.m. in your local time. As expected with a Community Day event, Sprigatito will spawn in huge numbers with a high chance for it to appear shiny. There are also several other bonuses and perks, which we’ve listed out below.

Niantic giveth, Niantic taketh away. Changes come to Pokémon GO Community Day this January with a Sprigatito-focused event.

Previously, a Community Day Ticket was available to purchase in-game for just $1, but as of this month, that price is doubling to $2. The ticket does include a new reward (a battle pass), but Pokemon Go battle passes can often be found in bundled pairs that cost less.

Pokémon Go's Community Days are doubling in price, but additional perks have been added to help offset the cost. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

For so many years, so many have been lamenting the dire state of Pokémon Go’s monthly Community Days. What should be events that encourage players to fill local parks for a fun series of challenges have become repetitive,

Pokémon Go begins 2025 with a January Community Day for grass cat creature Sprigatito, and a price hike for the monthly event's regular optional ticket. Previously priced at 99p, $0.99 or €0.99, the ticket will now cost £1.