Pokémon GO's New Year's Celebration: A Festive Extravaganza!
Get ready to ring in 2025 with Pokémon GO's annual New Year's event, running from December 30th to January 1st! This exciting event features themed bonuses, special Pokémon appearances, and plenty of ways to celebrate the new year in style.
Following the December 21st-22nd Community Day event featuring returning Community Day Pokémon, the New Year's festivities offer a fresh wave of excitement.
One of the event's highlights is the chance to earn a whopping 2,025 XP for every Pokémon caught with an Excellent Throw. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with New Year's decorations and dazzling fireworks illuminating the skies.
Expect to encounter festive Pokémon more often! Keep an eye out for Jigglypuff with a ribbon, Hoothoot in a New Year's outfit, and Wurmple sporting a party hat, including their shiny variants.
Raids also join the celebration! One-star raids feature a snowflake-hat-wearing Pikachu, while three-star raids bring party-hat-adorned Raticate and Wobbuffet. All three have increased Shiny rates.
Complete Field Research and Timed Research tasks for even more Pokémon encounters. A $2 Paid Timed Research offers exclusive rewards: three Premium Battle Passes, three Lucky Eggs, 2,025 Stardust, and encounters with event Pokémon.
Don't forget the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) in the Pokémon GO Web Store, containing a Pokémon Storage upgrade, an Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies. And be sure to check for available Pokémon Go codes for some free goodies!