Get ready for festive fun in Pokémon Go! Niantic's Holiday Part One event kicks off December 17th and runs through the 22nd, bringing a flurry of bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and seasonal challenges.
This event doubles your XP for catching Pokémon and cuts egg hatching distances in half. A new costumed Dedenne, sporting holiday attire, makes its debut, with a chance to snag a shiny variant. Shiny Sandygast also makes its first appearance!
Explore the wild to find Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka. Raids offer a festive roster: One-star raids feature Pikachu (Winter Carnival outfit) and Psyduck (holiday attire). Three-star raids challenge you with Glaceon (Undersea Holiday outfit) and Cryogonal. Mega Latias and Mega Latios headline the Mega Raids.
Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the potential to hatch Hisuian Growlithe or a holiday-ribboned Cubchoo. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks (or the $2.00 Timed Research) for themed Pokémon encounters, Premium Battle Passes, and more.
Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your event Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases! Don't forget to claim your free in-game items using available Pokémon Go codes.
The Pokémon Go Web Store offers limited-time deals: The Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) includes storage upgrades and 17 Rare Candies. The Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99) provides event access and a Premium Battle Pass. Stock up on supplies for the holiday season!
