Pokemon GO – Everything You Need to Know About the Winter Holiday Part 1 Event
Pokemon GOis celebrating the holiday season with theDec 2023 Winter Holiday event. Part 1 of this event is set to go live on Dec.18, 2023, bringing plenty for players to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking to jump into some Raids, catch some festive-themed wild Pokemon, or head into the store to dress up your avatar in festive attire, we’ve got all the details you’ll need to know, so follow along below.
Pokemon GO Catch Winter Holiday Part 1 Event – All Wild Spawns, Raids, Research & More
With the arrival of Pokemon GO’sTimeless Travels Season, a series of winter and holiday-themed events are to be showcased, including the Winter Holiday Part 1 event.Pokemon GO’s Winter Holiday Part 1 will go live on Dec.18, 2023, at 10 AM local time, and will run through til to Jul 23, 2025, at 10 AM local time. During this time, there will beincreased wild spawn encounters, event bonuses, Field Research tasks, and Timed Research, which have been explained in further detail below.
Pokemon Debuts
There are a select handful of Pokemon making their debut in Pokemon GO through Part 1 of the Holiday Event, including the Paldea Region’s little narwhal ‘Mon,Cetoddle.Here is a complete list of all new additions, so keep your eyes peeled:
Event Bonuses
During Pokemon GO’s Winter Holiday Part 1, Trainers can choose from two different Bonuses to receive for completing Timed Research.
Timed Research: Winter Wishes
The Timed Research for this event will differ slightly depending on which path a Trainer decides to pick. Depending on the path chosen, players will gain one of the two event Bonuses mentioned prior, and all Trainers who complete the Winter Wishes research will obtain various Items and encounters with winter-themed Pokemon as a reward.
Note:Winter Wishes Timed Research will last through both Part 1 and Part 2 of the Winter Holiday event.
Wild Encounters
Part 1 of the Winter Holiday event will offer plenty of winter and holiday-themed Pokemon to encounter in the wild, catch, and evolve. From classic Ice-Type favorites to Christmas dress-ups, there are plenty of Pokemon variants to collect over the event, some of which even have a chance to spawn as a shiny encounter.
Here is a list of all available ‘Mons as wild encounters, to help you prepare:
There is also a variety of Raids taking place over this period, with both One-Star and Three-Star Raids making an appearance. On top of this, Holiday Attire Pikachu will also have an increased chance of appearing in shiny vriant through Raids in comparison to the wild.
One-Star Raids:
Three-Star Raids:
For the Pokemon GO Holiday Event Part 1, there are four different Egg hatchables that can be obtained. Each of these Eggs fall into the 2 km category, so they should be relatively quick hatches compared to others, too.Here are the Egg Pokemon available in Part 1 of the Holiday Event:
Field Research Task Encounters
As part of the event Field Research, there will be certain Pokemon encounters that players can obtain. When triggering these encounters, there is a pool of specific holiday-themed Pokemon that can appear, as per the official Pokemon GO website.We’ve listed these below so you’ll know what to expect on your Field Research journey.
New Avatar Items & Stickers
To celebrate the holiday season, Pokemon GO will also be adding a variety of holiday-themed cosmetic items. These items can be purchased from the in-game shop throughout the duration of the Winter Holiday Part 1 Event, and are as listed below:
Alongside these special holiday cosmetics, there are a series of adorable holiday-themed stickers that can be collected during the Winter Holiday event. These stickers can be obtained by spinning Pokestops, openingGifts sent by friends, or purchasing them from the in-game stop. This sticker collection features six different stickers in total:
Prime Gaming Avatar Item & Partner Research
As part of a collaboration with Prime Gaming, Pokemon GO will be offering extra unlockables to Amazon Prime members. Prior to it becoming available to purchase in the shop, these lucky Trainers will be able to redeem theHoliday Sweater with Scarfavatar item for free.
Paid Timed Research
There is Timed Research available for all Trainers as a part of the Holiday Event. However, there is also optional Paid Research up for grabs for those looking for a few more rewards.Here are the details for all options, as provided by the official Pokemon GO website:
Ticket 1 – $2.00 USD:
Note:Purchasing this ticket will grant you Timed Research for both parts of the Winter Holiday event.
Timed Research rewards for Winter Holiday Part 1 include the following:
Timed Research rewards for Winter Holiday Part 2 include the following.
Note:Trainers who purchase this ticket during the Winter Holiday Part 2 Timed Research will be able to access the Winter Holiday Part 1 Timed Research as well.
Ticket 2 – $5.00 USD:
Complete the research tasks to earn an event-themed avatar pose! Other Timed Research rewards include the following.
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