Pokémon GO's New Year's Celebration: A Festive Extravaganza!
Get ready to celebrate the start of 2025 in Pokémon GO! The annual New Year's event returns, running from December 30th, 2024 to January 1st, 2025. This exciting event offers themed bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and a variety of ways to ring in the new year in style. Following the Community Day event (December 21st-22nd), this festive celebration is the perfect way to continue your Pokémon journey.
This year's event boasts some fantastic features. Catch Pokémon with an Excellent Throw to earn a whopping 2,025 XP! Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with New Year's decorations and stunning fireworks illuminating the skies.
Expect increased encounters with special, festively-dressed Pokémon. Keep an eye 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 getting a festive makeover too! One-star raids feature a snowflake-wearing Pikachu, while three-star raids bring party-hat-adorned Raticate and Wobbuffet. All three have boosted Shiny rates.
For those who prefer quests, participate in Field Research and Timed Research tasks for extra Pokémon encounters. 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, available in the Pokémon GO Web Store for $4.99. This box includes a Pokémon Storage upgrade, an Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies. And remember to redeem your Pokémon Go codes for some extra free goodies!
