Pokémon Go's Festive Holiday Event Unveiled

Get ready for the Pokémon Go Holiday Part One event! From December 17th to 22nd, celebrate the season with boosted XP, shorter egg hatch distances, and exciting Pokémon encounters.

This festive event features a host of bonuses, including double XP for catching Pokémon and half the usual egg hatching distance. A new costumed Dedenne, sporting its holiday best, makes its debut, with a chance to catch a shiny variant. Shiny Sandygast also makes its first appearance!

Prepare for wild encounters with Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka. Raids offer a variety of festive challenges, including one-star raids featuring costumed Pikachu and Psyduck. Three-star raids bring Glaceon and Cryogonal in their holiday attire, and Mega Latias and Mega Latios will appear in Mega Raids.

7km Eggs hold the potential to hatch Hisuian Growlithe or a holiday-ribboned Cubchoo. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks and a special Timed Research ($2.00) for extra encounters, Premium Battle Passes, and more.

Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your holiday Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases, and don't forget to redeem those Pokémon Go codes for free gifts!

The Pokémon Go Web Store offers two limited-time boxes: the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) with storage upgrades and Rare Candies, and the Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99) including event access and a Premium Battle Pass. Stock up on supplies and enjoy the festivities!