Tuesday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Sinistea, the Black Tea Pokémon, and its Evolution, Polteageist, make their Pokémon GO debuts!

• 2× friendship bonus damage in raids.
• 50% more Stardust from completing raids.

The following event-themed Pokémon will be attracted to Incense during the event. You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Oddish*
Miltank*
Combee*
Gothita*
Litwick*
Spritzee*

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Slowpoke*
Taillow*
Slakoth*
Duskull*
Starly*
Greavard

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Genesect (Chill Drive)—if you’re lucky!

One-Star Raids
Male Frillish*
Female Frillish*
Sinistea

Three-Star Raids
Galarian Mr. Mime*
Hisuian Braviary*
Bombirdier*

Five-Star Raids
Genesect (Chill Drive)*

Mega Raids
Mega Banette*

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.

Complete tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!

Complete the Collection Challenge to earn an encounter with Sinistea.

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Kick off Dual Destiny with the Dual Destiny Box on the Pokémon GO Web Store! For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Season Start Box will include 3 Remote Raid Passes, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and 1 Postcard Storage upgrade!

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