Pokémon Go Announces Festive Holiday Part 1 Event

Get ready for the Pokémon Go Holiday Part One event! From December 17th to 22nd, celebrate the season with special Pokémon encounters, boosted rewards, and festive challenges.

This event doubles your XP for catching Pokémon and cuts egg hatching distances in half. A new costumed Dedenne (with a shiny chance!) and the first-ever Shiny Sandygast will appear.

Explore the wild for Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka. Raids offer a festive roster: Pikachu and Psyduck in holiday outfits in one-star raids; Glaceon and Cryogonal in three-star raids; and Mega Latias and Mega Latios in Mega Raids.

Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the possibility of hatching Hisuian Growlithe or a holiday-ribboned Cubchoo. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks (or purchase a $2.00 Timed Research) for themed Pokémon encounters, Premium Battle Passes, and other goodies.

Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your festive Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases! Plus, don't forget to claim some freebies using Pokémon Go codes.

The Pokémon Go Web Store offers limited-time deals: an Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) with storage upgrades and Rare Candies; and a Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99) including event access and a Premium Battle Pass. Stock up on resources now!