Pokémon GO’s festive celebrations are in full swing as Niantic announces the Holiday Part 1 event, featuring the debut of costumed Dedenne and shiny Sandygast. Following the launch of Pokémon GO’s 16th Season on December 3, trainers can expect exciting activities as the holiday season unfolds.
Event Overview
The Holiday Part 1 event begins on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and concludes on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time. Players will have the chance to catch Dedenne dressed in festive attire and encounter shiny Sandygast for the first time in the game. Dedenne will appear in one-star raids, while Sandygast will be featured in both raids and wild encounters.
Key Event Details
- Event Bonuses:
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
- 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators.
- New Content:
- Wild spawns featuring holiday-themed Pokémon.
- Exclusive Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and Paid Timed Research.
- Special offers available on the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Wild Encounters
During the event, players can find the following Pokémon in the wild, with some offering shiny variants:
- Alolan Sandshrew*
- Alolan Diglett*
- Swinub*
- Delibird (holiday ribbon)*
- Numel*
- Snover*
- Darumaka*
- Litleo*
- Bergmite*
- Sandygast
(*Shiny variant available)
Raid Lineup
- One-Star Raids:
- Pikachu (Winter Carnival outfit)*
- Psyduck (holiday attire)*
- Dedenne (holiday attire)*
- Sandygast
- Three-Star Raids:
- Stantler (holiday outfit)*
- Glaceon (Undersea Holiday outfit)*
- Cryogonal
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Latias*
- Mega Latios*
(*Shiny variant available)
Egg Hatches
Pokémon hatching from 7 km Eggs during the event include:
- Hisuian Growlithe*
- Pichu (summer flair)*
- Spheal (holiday scarf)*
- Cubchoo (holiday ribbon)*
- Amaura
- Charcadet
(*Shiny variant available)
Additional Features
- A Paid Timed Research priced at $2 offers rewards, including two Premium Battle Passes.
- Two Web Store Bundles:
- $4.99 and $6.99, each containing exclusive items.
- PokeStop Showcases with holiday-themed challenges.
Upcoming Events
While Holiday Part 1 sets the festive tone, players can also look forward to:
- Gigantamax Lapras debut: December 8.
- Raid Day featuring Necrozma: December 14.
- Young and Wise Event: December 10-14, offering Genesect Chill Drive.
The festivities will continue with Holiday Part 2, running from December 22-27, with more details to be revealed soon.
