January 2021 Community Day

Event location

Worldwide

Start date

January 16^th, 2021 11 a.m. (local time)

End date

January 16^th, 2021 5 p.m. (local time)

Ticket

$1.00 (Straight to the Top, Machop! Special Research)

Other editions of Community Day:

2018: Jan - Dec
2019: Jan - Nov, Dec
2020: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov-E, Nov-M, Dec
2021: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2022: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2023: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2024: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
2025: Jan
Classic: Bulbasaur, Mudkip, Dratini, Larvitar, Swinub, Squirtle, Charmander, Mareep, Porygon, Bagon, Cyndaquil, Beldum, Ralts

Chronology

The January 2021 Community Day was the thirty-seventh Community Day event, featuring Machop.^[1]

The Straight to the Top, Machop! Special Research was for free if the Trainer had bought the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto ticket before January 13^th, 2021, 11:59 p.m. PST.

Features[]

From Friday, January 15th, 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8) to Monday, January 18th, 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8):

Featured Pokémon[]

Pokémon in wild

Machop had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

#0066

Machop

28.

#0066 Machop

25

#0067 Machoke

or
100

#0068 Machamp

28.

#0066 Machop

25

#0067 Machoke

or
100

#0068 Machamp

Pokémon from photobombs

These Pokémon could photobomb five times during the event:

Machop

#0066

Machop

Exclusive move[]

Exclusive move

In order to obtain Payback, Trainers had to evolve Machoke into Machamp after the start of event and up to 2 hours after the end of event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attack.

Payback

95 (48) / 110

Field Research event tasks[]

Field Research tasks

These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Catch 3 Machop

Machop

500×

5×

2×

2×

1×

Special Research[]

Straight to the Top, Machop!

Straight to the Top, Machop! Special Research was available during the event. The Machamp in this research would know Payback if it was caught during event hours.

1^st Part

Power up Pokémon 10 times

10×

Poké Ball

Catch 15 Machop

20×

Machop Candy

Make 5 Nice Throws

Machop

Rewards for whole set

1000×

Stardust

1×

Incense

Machop

2^nd Part

Catch 15 Machop

20×

Machop Candy

Transfer 10 Pokémon

Machoke

Evolve 3 Machop

2000

Experience

Rewards for whole set

10×

Poké Ball

1×

Incense

15×

Great Ball

3^rd Part

Make 3 Great Curveball Throws

20×

Machop Candy

Evolve 1 Machoke

5×

Golden Razz Berry

Transfer 10 Pokémon

2500

Experience

Rewards for whole set

10×

Poké Ball

1×

Incense

1×

Rocket Radar

4^th Part

Claim Reward!

4000×

Stardust

Claim Reward!

2500

Experience

Claim Reward!

5×

Silver Pinap Berry

Rewards for whole set

2000×

Stardust

3×

Rare Candy

Machamp

Professor Willow dialogue

1^st Part

...
Oh! TRAINER, you caught me by surprise. I was just thinking about some movies I’ve seen recently.
What, you didn’t take me for a movie guy? Haha! Well, while the world of Pokémon is my greatest passion, I’ve been trying to explore my interests outside of research and Pokémon as well.
Self-discovery is important for personal growth in all walks of life. It can also be quite fun! I’ve learned that I really enjoy watching a film to pass the time now and again.
Also, a lot of movies feature Pokémon! Don’t you love it when your interests overlap?
I saw an incredibly thrilling action movie the other day. It was about a fighter who, against all odds, becomes a professional boxer alongside his trusty Machop.
Life had him on the ropes, but he just kept punching back! Talk about inspiring.
Did you know that Machop love to work out and build their muscles? They’re never satisfied, even when they train hard all day long! I wish I had that energy when I do fieldwork!
Speaking of Machop: Did you notice that more of them are appearing in the wild? That’s what reminded me of that movie in the first place!

2^nd Part

Could you head out and learn more about Machop?
Hey there, TRAINER! Great job catching all those Machop. I wonder if you’ll grow as close as the two characters in that movie.
The main character started in a pretty tough place, but his Machop kept him motivated and inspired.
Then, he was given an incredible opportunity to compete against other fighters. My favorite part was when his Machop evolved into Machoke!
Isn’t the relationship between a Trainer and their Pokémon wonderful? Machoke are truly remarkable Pokémon, too.
A Machoke’s muscular body is so powerful, the Pokémon must wear a power-save belt to regulate its motions.
As it happens, you should have enough Machop Candies now to evolve Machop into a Machoke of your own. It’s almost like you’re living out that movie yourself!

3^rd Part

Wow—that’s one muscular Machoke! Great work evolving it.
Sometimes, Machoke will head to fields and mountains to exercise and train. Isn’t that dedication amazing?
It reminds me of a training montage in that film. The Trainer and his Machoke traveled to the mountains to train together.
Watching their friendship blossom almost moved me to tears! The way they encouraged each other reminded me why I love Pokémon, especially when the Machoke evolved into Machamp!
Oops, there I go again… Anyway, Machop and Machoke are very impressive Pokémon, but Machamp is on an entirely different level.
Its four arms react more quickly than it can think, so Machamp can execute several punches at once!
Hoo-hah! That was the movie Machamp’s signature move. Haha, who knew I’d become such a film buff? Get it? Buff?
Moving right along…
How about you do a bit of research on Machamp? Your Machoke seems pumped to get stronger. Let’s try evolving it into Machamp and see what happens!

4^th Part

Wow, TRAINER! I saw you approaching with your newly evolved Machamp, and I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. It was just like the end of that movie!
The Trainer ended up winning the tournament, and he couldn’t have done it without his Machamp by his side.
Movies are so powerful! Especially ones about Pokémon and their Trainers.
I suppose you and Machamp don’t need to watch that particular film, though—you practically lived it today! It’s been inspiring to witness, and I hope to carry that inspiration with me as I grow closer to my own Pokémon.
You never know what you’ll discover about yourself when you try new things—just like how you never know which Pokémon you’ll end up forming a lifelong friendship with until you catch them!
Thanks for coming along with me on this journey, Trainer. I wish you and your Machamp well, and I’ll see you next time. Let’s GO!