Pokémon GO's New Year's Celebration: A Festive Extravaganza!
Get ready to ring in 2025 with Pokémon GO's annual New Year's event, running from December 30th to January 1st! This year's festivities promise themed bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and exciting ways to start the new year.
Following the December 21st-22nd Community Day featuring returning Community Day Pokémon, the New Year's event offers a fresh wave of excitement. One of the key features is the boosted XP gain – earn a whopping 2,025 XP for every Pokémon caught with an Excellent Throw! Immerse yourself in the celebratory atmosphere with festive decorations and fireworks illuminating the skies.
Expect increased encounters with special, festively-dressed Pokémon! Look out for Jigglypuff with a ribbon, Hoothoot in a New Year's outfit, and Wurmple sporting a party hat. Shiny versions of these Pokémon may also appear!
Raids are also getting a festive makeover. One-star raids will feature a snowflake-hat-wearing Pikachu, while three-star raids bring party-hat-adorned Raticate and Wobbuffet. All three boast increased Shiny rates during the event.
Complete Field Research and Timed Research tasks for extra encounters and rewards. A paid Timed Research ($2) offers exclusive rewards, including three Premium Battle Passes, three Lucky Eggs, 2,025 Stardust, and encounters with event Pokémon.
Don't forget the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) in the Pokémon GO Web Store, containing a Pokémon Storage upgrade, an Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies. And remember to redeem those Pokémon Go codes for additional free goodies!
