Pokémon GO is closing out the year with the highly anticipated Young and Wise event, set to run from Tuesday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This event brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for Trainers, including the return of Genesect Chill Drive as the 5-star raid boss.
Event Highlights and Schedule:
- Start Date: December 10, 10:00 a.m. local time
- End Date: December 14, 8:00 p.m. local time
- Featured Pokémon:
- Genesect (Chill Drive) in 5-star raids (available until December 12 at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Banette in Mega Raids (ending December 12 at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Latios in Mega Raids (starting December 12 at 10:00 a.m.)
- Shiny-capable Pokémon in various raids and egg hatches
- Event Bonuses:
- Double XP for hatching eggs and winning raid battles
- New Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokeStop Showcases
Raid Lineup:
One-Star Raids:
- Shinx*
- Scraggy*
- Tyrunt*
- Phantump*
- Jangmo-o*
Three-Star Raids:
- Alakazam*
- Oranguru*
- Drampa*
- Wyrdeer*
Five-Star Raids:
- Genesect (Chill Drive)* (until December 12 at 10:00 a.m.)
Mega Raids:
- Mega Banette* (until December 12 at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Latios* (beginning December 12 at 10:00 a.m.)
Egg Hatches:
During the event, 2 km eggs will feature some fan-favorite baby Pokémon, each with a chance to be shiny:
- Togepi*
- Tyrogue*
- Smoochum*
- Bonsly*
- Happiny*
- Munchlax*
Additional Content:
The Young and Wise event also introduces new Field Research tasks with event-themed Pokémon rewards, Collection Challenges to help trainers earn bonus XP and exclusive encounters, and Showcases at PokeStops for added engagement.
A Packed Month for Trainers:
The Dual Destiny Season, launching December 3, kicks off an exciting period in Pokémon GO with long-term plans and immediate activities:
- Necrozma’s return, including its fusions with Solgaleo and Lunala
- New Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Regice, Regirock, and Registeel
- The Just My Cup of Tea event, debuting Sinistea and Polteageist
- Max Battle Day starring Gigantamax Lapras
Additionally, the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova is confirmed for early 2025, and January and February Community Day dates have already been set.
Prepare for Adventure:
With the Young and Wise event and an array of exciting updates, December promises to be a thrilling time for Trainers worldwide. Get ready to battle, hatch, and explore as Pokémon GO continues to deliver engaging content leading into the new year!
