Date & Time
Dec 30, 2024 (Mon) – Jan 1, 2025 (Wed), 10 AM – 8 PM (local time)
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild
 |
wearing
a ribbon
 |
wearing a
New Year’s
outfit
 |
wearing
a party hat
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
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wearing a
snowflake
beanie
Three-Star Raids
 |
wearing
a party hat
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wearing
a party hat
Event Bonuses
2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws.
Explore with Decor
Festive fireworks will light up the skies, and trainers can enjoy the colorful decor during the event!
Explore with Decor
Festive fireworks will light up the skies, and trainers can enjoy the colorful decor during the event!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Timed Research
Free Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Complete tasks to earn Stardust & encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Timed Research Ticket
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.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Holiday Box
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!*
*Limit one purchase per customer