The festive season continues in Pokémon GO as Holiday Event Part 2 is set to bring exciting bonuses, Pokémon debuts, and special wild encounters to celebrate Christmas. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this joyful event.
When Does the Pokémon GO Holiday Event Part 2 Start?
The Holiday Event Part 2 kicks off on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs until Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Holiday Event Bonuses
Enjoy these special bonuses during the event:
- 2x XP for catching Pokémon.
- 50% more XP from raids.
- 12 Days of Daily Adventure Incense: From Wednesday, December 25, at 10:00 a.m. local time, to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Daily Adventure Incense will last twice as long.
Debuting Pokémon
- Festive Wooloo and Festive Dubwool will make their debut in the game, and both can appear as shiny.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event (* indicates shiny potential):
- Alolan Rattata*
- Murkrow*
- Galarian Zigzagoon*
- Blitzle*
- Vanillite*
- Tynamo*
- Festive Wooloo*
Raid Battles
One-Star Raids:
- Alolan Vulpix*
- Galarian Darumaka*
- Litwick*
- Cetoddle*
Three-Star Raids:
- Snorlax*
- Banette*
- Zebstrika
- Toucannon
Five-Star Raids:
- Giratina (Altered Form)* starting December 26 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Raids:
- Mega Latias* available until December 26 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Abomasnow* starting December 26 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Incense Encounters
Certain Pokémon will appear during specific days with Daily Adventure Incense:
Sunday, December 22; Tuesday, December 24; Thursday, December 26:
- Snorlax*
- Blitzle*
- Yamask*
- Lampent
- Festive Wooloo*
Monday, December 23; Wednesday, December 25; Friday, December 27:
- Togetic*
- Galarian Zigzagoon*
- Foongus*
- Furfrou*
- Cetoddle*
Holiday Shop Deals
During the event, exclusive items will be available in the Pokémon GO Shop:
- Holiday Ultra-Special Box for $4.99 USD.
- Holiday Ultra-Special Ticket Box for $6.99 USD.
Celebrate the Season!
The Holiday Event Part 2 is packed with activities and rewards to keep Trainers engaged this Christmas season. Don’t miss your chance to capture festive Pokémon, earn extra XP, and take advantage of the special offers.
Stay tuned for more updates and happy holidays in Pokémon GO!
Celebrate the Holidays with Pokémon GO’s Festive Season Part 1: Everything You Need to Know