January 2022 Community Day

January 2022 Community Day was the forty-ninth Community Day event, featuring Spheal.

Featured Pokémon
Spheal had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

There were also five chances per day to be photobombed by Spheal:

Exclusive move
In order to obtain Powder Snow and Icicle Spear, Trainers had to evolve Sealeo into Walrein after the start of event and up to 2 hours after the end of event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attack.

Special Research
The Spheal Deal is a Special Research campaign for Spheal Community Day. It cost $1 to access the Special Research. The Walrein in this research would know Powder Snow and Icicle Spear if it was caught during event hours.

Hey there, TRAINER! It’s great to see you again. I wanted to tell you about what I saw on my morning walk today—a herd of Spheal rolling across an icy lake! Did you know that a Spheal always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body? When the season for ice floes arrives, Spheal can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea. They’re also covered in fluffy fur to keep them from feeling cold in icy climes. And I’ll tell you, seeing them tumble to-and-fro warmed me right up, too! Why don’t you go check out some Spheal for yourself?

Welcome back, TRAINER! I see you’ve brought some Spheal with you. Aren’t they just the roundest? According to my research, the Evolution of Spheal, Sealeo, seems to agree! Sealeo can occasionally be seen entertaining itself by balancing a Spheal on its nose as if juggling a ball. In fact, when Sealeo sees just about anything for the first time, it tends to try juggling it on its nose! Why don’t you evolve your Spheal and see for yourself?

Welcome back, Trainer—and hello there, Sealeo! I have some breaking news for you. Remember that icy lake I told you about earlier? Well, it looks like something’s broken it up, and now all the Spheal are splashing around in the water! They seem to be having fun, but I wonder what Pokémon could have caused this. My best guess is Walrein. Walrein is known to swim through frigid water while crushing icebergs with its grand, imposing tusks. Sounds pretty magnificent, if a bit imposing. Can you evolve your Sealeo so we can research Walrein ourselves?

You did it, Trainer! Walrein’s tusks really are magnificent up close, aren’t they? Did you know that Walrein typically gather in herds of about 20 or 30? When a threat appears, the herd’s leader will do whatever it takes to protect the group. Nice to know they can look after themselves—though considering those tusks, I don’t think that was ever in doubt. Haha! I’m sure your Walrein will protect you in battle as well. You already look like quite a powerful pair! Thanks for going on this adventure with me today, TRAINER! I’ve learned a lot from the research you conducted. Until next time, let’s GO!

Stickers
These stickers were available during the event:

Shop special offer
Following items were available from the January Community Day Box item bundle in 2022.