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
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*
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 Latias* until December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Abomasnow* beginning December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
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*
Monday, December 23
Wednesday, December 25
Friday, December 27
Togetic*
Galarian Zigzagoon*
Foongus*
Furfrou*
Cetoddle*
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.
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!
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
