Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

• 2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws.

During this event, festive fireworks will light up the skies. We hope you enjoy the colorful decor!

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!

Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon*
Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit*
Wurmple wearing a party hat*

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!

One-Star Raids
Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie*

Three-Star Raids
Raticate wearing a party hat*
Wobbuffet wearing a party hat*

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

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

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

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

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.

• Three Premium Battle Passes
• Three Lucky Eggs
• 2,025 Stardust
• Event-themed Pokémon encounters, including Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie, Raticate wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, and more.

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.

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

Don’t miss your last chance to purchase the Ultra Holiday Box!

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!*

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