Niantic has announced a new event for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Catch festive Pokémon, exchange Gifts with your friends, and compete in the GO Battle League’s Holiday Cup as this celebration begins.
The holiday season is here, and there’s lots to do in Pokémon GO. A new feature, plenty of Pokémon (including some in festive attire), battles, and bonuses will keep you entertained throughout this most wonderful time of the year. The first part of the 2021 holiday celebration runs from Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time, so don’t miss a minute of the fun! Here’s what you can look forward to.
One exciting development during this event is the launch of the new Postcard Book feature. You can now feel even closer to your fellow Trainers when you save memories from locations that you or your friends visited by pinning Postcards to your Postcard Book.
Nothing marks an important occasion in Pokémon GO quite like Pokémon decked out in costumes! During this event, you find plenty of fashionable Pokémon as you explore. Check out the breakdown below to see which Pokémon will be appearing where. If you’re lucky, you might even find a Shiny Pokémon!
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Wild encounters
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Pikachu, Stantler, Delibird, and Spheal
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One-star raids
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Pikachu, Spheal, and Cubchoo
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Three-star raids
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Stantler, Delibird, and Glaceon
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Field Research task encounters
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Pikachu, Stantler, Spheal, and Cubchoo
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You won’t just come across costumed Pokémon during this event, though—there are lots of other Pokémon out there to discover! Here are some you might find—and yes, you might find Shiny ones if you’re lucky!
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Wild encounters
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Swinub, Snorunt, Snover, and Vanillite. If you’re lucky, you might encounter Alolan Sandshrew and Cryogonal.
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One-star raids
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Alolan Sandshrew and Swinub
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Three-star raids
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Five-star raids
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Mega Raids
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Mega Steelix
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Field Research task encounters
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Alolan Vulpix and Swinub
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If the holidays bring out your competitive side, you’re in luck. When the Pokémon GO Holidays event begins, the Holiday Cup will also be available in the GO Battle League. Take on your fellow Trainers to prove your skills, and earn rewards and Pokémon encounters as you do. Check out the GO Battle League Season 10 blog for more details about the cup’s rules.
There will be a few extra bonuses during the event as well. Share in the spirit of Gift giving with the ability to hold up to 40 Gifts in your Item Bag and to open 45 Gifts per day. When it’s time to battle, you’ll find that Mega Abomasnow receives a CP boost, but watch out for Team GO Rocket—their Grunts will have more Water- and Ice-type Pokémon when you confront them.
The in-game shop will have new festive avatar items for purchase including a hat, jacket, and shorts that will continue to be available after the event ends. Be on the lookout for holiday-themed stickers, too, which you can collect by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them from the shop.
Also, remember that December’s Community Day weekend occurs during this holiday event, so don’t miss the opportunity to catch more Pokémon that were featured in Community Day events throughout 2020 and 2021.
With so much to do during the Pokémon GO Holidays event, you’re bound to have a very merry time this season. There’s even more fun to come as we approach the end of the year, so check back soon to see what else is in store!
Source: Pokemon.com
Trainers,
The Pokémon GO Holidays event returns for 2021! We hope Trainers worldwide enjoy the festivities we have planned.
Look forward to Bergmite’s Pokémon GO debut, costumed Pokémon, event-exclusive Field Research, winter-themed avatar items, and a bonanza of bonuses.
Pokemon GO: Play together this season
Trainers, there’s more to come this #PokemonGOHoliday… #GiftWithGO ❄️
Pokémon GO Winter Holiday
Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 31, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Available during the entire Event unless otherwise stated.
The Season of Heritage Story Continues!
After the first door mechanism activated and Pokémon like Druddigon emerged, Blanche and Professor Willow decide to take a break and celebrate with a gift exchange with the other team leaders!
Catch up on the story so far on the Season of Heritage web page.
New game features launching!
Being together is the best gift of all, and you’ll be able to save a little bit of this feeling of togetherness with Gifts from your friends.
This holiday season, we’re excited to launch the Postcard Book! Ever wanted to save memories from locations that you or your friends visited? You’ll soon be able to by pinning Postcards to your Postcard Book.
For more details about the Postcard Book feature, click here.
Holiday Cup
The Holiday Cup will be available in the GO Battle League!
Check out the Season 10 GO Battle League blog for details on the cup’s rules.
Event Bonuses
Costumed Pokémon
You’ll be able to encounter costumed Pokémon!
New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles
The following new avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop starting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- Festive Hat
- Festive Jacket
- Festive Shorts
You’ll be able to get holiday-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Some festive bundles will also be available for purchase in the shop throughout the event.
- Special Box (480 PokéCoins): 50 Poké Balls, two Premium Battle Passes, two Super Incubators, three Star Pieces
- Ultra Box (1,480 PokéCoins): 25 Ultra Balls, 18 Raid Passes, five Super Incubators, five Incense
- Adventure Box (1,480 PokéCoins): 18 Super Incubators, two Incubators, two Incense, four Star Pieces
Pokémon GO Holidays: Part 1
Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Available during the time indicated above unless otherwise stated.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter in the wild.
Raid
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Play together during December Community Day!
Our final Community Day event for 2021 will be held on both Saturday, December 18, 2021, and Sunday, December 19, 2021. During the event, Pokémon featured throughout 2021’s Community Day events will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Additionally, Pokémon featured in 2020’s Community Day events will be hatching from Eggs and appearing in raids. December Community Day will be an awesome opportunity to catch any featured Pokémon you may have missed!
For more details, check out the December Community Day blog.
Pokémon GO Holidays: Part 2
Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Available during the time indicated above unless otherwise stated.
Pokémon GO Debuts
Bergmite and Avalugg will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
A Gift from Your First PokéStop Spin Each Day!
During part 2 of the event, you’ll get an Egg Incubator for spinning your first PokéStop each day!
Even More Timed Research!
Two Timed Research lines focused on friendship and catching Pokémon will be available during part 2 of the event!
Complete them for fun surprises and rewards! Each of these research lines will lead to an encounter with Galarian Mr. Mime!
A Winter Wonderland Mini-Event
A special mini-event will take place from Saturday, December 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Available during the time indicated above unless otherwise stated.
Collection Challenge
A Collection Challenge focused on trading with your friends will be available from Saturday, December 25, 2021, to Friday, December 31, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
You will need to trade for the following Pokémon to complete this challenge.
- Swinub
- Snorunt
- Spheal (Doesn’t need to be costumed)
- Snover
- Vanillite
- Cubchoo (Doesn’t need to be costumed)
Complete the challenge to encounter Galarian Mr. Mime!
Winter Wonderland Bonus
You’ll be able to trade with Trainers up to 40 km away.
Field Research Task Encounters
Additional Field Research tasks will be available for the duration of the mini-event that reward the following.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter in the wild.
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Galarian Darumaka, if you’re lucky!
Field Research Task Encounters
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.
—The Pokémon GO team
Holidays with Pokémon GO 2021
How are you celebrating your #PokemonGOHoliday? Let us know below! 🎄🎁
Pokémon GO: Playing Together Is the Best Gift of All
This holiday season, share Pokémon GO with the ones you love! Being together is the best gift of all, and you’ll be able to save a little bit of this feeling of togetherness from every Gift you receive from your friends.
Be sure to check out the game for our seasonal festivities, including December Community Day, the Pokémon GO Holidays event, and the new Postcard Book feature!
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source: Pokemon
