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The first part of this festive event has begun, and it’s loaded with Pokémon in seasonal outfits, bonuses, and more.
It’s time for the festivities to officially begin now that the Holiday Part 1 event has started in in Pokémon GO. From Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time, you’ll be able to celebrate with the debut of Dedenne wearing delightful holiday attire (and yes, lucky Trainers may encounter a Shiny one), the debut of Shiny Sandygast, Raid Battles, and more. Throughout the event, a pair of bonuses will be active: 2× XP from catching Pokémon and 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event. Read on to find out what else awaits during this most wonderful time of the year.
The following Pokémon will appear in raids during the event. Those in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit
- Psyduck wearing holiday attire
- Dedenne wearing holiday attire
- Sandygast
- Stantler wearing a holiday outfit
- Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit
- Cryogonal
- Mega Latias
- Mega Latios
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during this event. Those in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Alolan Diglett
- Swinub
- Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon
- Numel
- Snover
- Darumaka
- Litleo
- Bergmite
- Sandygast
The following will hatch from 7 km Eggs during the event. Those in italics have a chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon!
- Hisuian Growlithe
- Pichu with summer flair
- Spheal wearing a holiday scarf
- Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon
- Amaura
- Charcadet
The festive fun continues with event-themed Field Research tasks that, when completed, earn you encounters with event-themed Pokémon. There will also be special paid Timed Research available for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Complete tasks associated with this Timed Research to collect rewards including two Premium Battle Passes, an Incubator, 1,500 Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. 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.
Start enjoying the holiday season in Pokémon GO, Trainers, and get ready for the arrival of the Holiday Part 2 event!
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Celebrate the festive season during the Holiday Part 1 event in Pokémon GO!
Holiday Part 1
Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP from catching Pokémon.
- 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
Pokémon Debut
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Dedenne wearing holiday attire*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Sandygast—if you’re lucky!
Alolan Sandshrew*
Alolan Diglett*
Swinub*
Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon*
Numel*
Snover*
Darumaka*
Litleo*
Bergmite*
Sandygast*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit*
Psyduck wearing holiday attire*
Dedenne wearing holiday attire*
Sandygast*
Three-Star Raids
Stantler wearing a holiday outfit*
Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit*
Cryogonal*
Mega Raids
Mega Latias*
Mega Latios*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
Hisuian Growlithe*
Pichu with summer flair*
Spheal wearing a holiday scarf*
Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon*
Amaura*
Charcadet
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch 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$2.00 (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.
- Two Premium Battle Passes
- One Incubator
- 1,500 Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
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.
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete catch- and raid-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
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 Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box will include tickets for the Holiday Part 1 and Holiday Part 2 events 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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