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The second half of this festive celebration has even more Raid Battles, Incense activities, and bonuses!
The holiday excitement keeps on coming! Just as Pokémon GO’s Holiday Part 1 event ends, the Holiday Part 2 event begins. From Sunday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, you’ll be able to enjoy even more seasonal festivities, including the arrival of two new costumed Pokémon: Wooloo wearing holiday attire and Dubwool wearing holiday attire. You can use 50 Wooloo Candy to evolve the costumed Wooloo into Dubwool. And to top it off, lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Wooloo wearing holiday attire.
There will be Raid Battles, wild Pokémon encounters, Incense-focused fun, and more. Be sure to keep an eye on one-star Raid Battles too, because lucky Trainers might encounter Shiny Cetoddle, which is making its Pokémon GO debut. Take advantage of the bonuses that will be active during the event, including 2× XP from catching Pokémon and 50% more XP from Raid Battles. Read on below for all the in-depth details!
The following Pokémon will appear in raids during the event. Those in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Alolan Vulpix
- Galarian Darumaka
- Litwick
- Cetoddle
- Snorlax
- Banette
- Zebstrika
- Toucannon
- Giratina (Altered Forme) (beginning December 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Latios (until December 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Abomasnow (beginning December 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.)
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during this event. All these Pokémon have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Alolan Rattata
- Murkrow
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Blitzle
- Vanillite
- Tynamo
- Wooloo wearing holiday attire
Especially fortunate Trainers may even encounter Absol!
Celebrate 12 days of Daily Adventure Incense from Wednesday, December 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During this time, Daily Adventure Incense will last twice as long, giving you ample opportunity to catch loads of Pokémon.
There will also be special Incense encounters on certain days where different Pokémon will be attracted to Incense. Here are the Pokémon you’ll be able to find on certain dates.
On Sunday, December 22, Tuesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 26, the following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense. Those in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Snorlax
- Blitzle
- Yamask
- Lampent
- Wooloo wearing holiday attire
On Monday, December 23, Wednesday, December 25, and Friday, December 27, the following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense. Those in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Togetic
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Foongus
- Furfrou
- Cetoddle
During the event, there will also be event-themed Field Research tasks that award encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Paid Timed Research will also be available for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Complete tasks associated with this Timed Research to collect rewards including a Glacial Lure Module, two Incense, a Wooloo Jacket for your avatar, and encounters with Wooloo wearing holiday attire. Please note that the tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
There are also special Collection Challenges that award Stardust, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. And be sure to check the in-game shop, where you can snag Staryu and Marshtomp sweaters for your avatar—the perfect outfits for this holiday season.
Have fun during the second half of Pokémon GO’s holiday event, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
The festivities continue during part two of Pokémon GO’s Holiday event!
Holiday Part 2
Sunday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP from catching Pokémon.
- 50% more XP from Raid Battles.
12 Days of Daily Adventure Incense
From Wednesday, December 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Daily Adventure Incense will last twice as long. Happy adventuring, Trainers!
Pokémon Debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Wooloo wearing holiday attire*
Dubwool wearing holiday attire
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^You can use 50 Wooloo Candy to evolve Wooloo wearing holiday attire into Dubwool wearing holiday attire.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Alolan Rattata*
Murkrow*
Galarian Zigzagoon*
Blitzle*
Vanillite*
Tynamo*
Wooloo wearing holiday attire*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following.
Absol*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Cetoddle—if you’re lucky! You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Cetoddle in raids.
One-Star Raids
Alolan Vulpix*
Galarian Darumaka*
Litwick*
Cetoddle*
Three-Star Raids
Snorlax*
Banette*
Zebstrika
Toucannon
Five-Star Raids
Giratina (Altered Forme)* beginning December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Raids
Mega Latios* until December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Abomasnow* beginning December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Incense Encounters
Different Pokémon will be attracted to Incense on the following dates.
Sunday, December 22
Tuesday, December 24
Thursday, December 26
Snorlax*
Blitzle*
Yamask*
Lampent
Wooloo wearing holiday attire*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Monday, December 23
Wednesday, December 25
Friday, December 27
Togetic*
Galarian Zigzagoon*
Foongus*
Furfrou*
Cetoddle*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Paid Timed Research
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- One Glacial Lure Module
- Two Incense
- Wooloo Jacket
- Encounters with Wooloo wearing holiday attire
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
New Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!
Staryu Sweater
Marshtomp Sweater
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete catch- and raid-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Holiday Box
New deals will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event!
- For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Ultra Holiday Box will net you one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies!*
- For US$6.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Holiday Ultra Ticket Box will include the Holiday Part 1 and Holiday Part 2 event tickets and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!
*Limit one purchase per customer
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.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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