The Pokémon GO: Precious Paths season takes place from December 2nd, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to March 3rd, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

YouTube Clip - Precious Paths in Pokémon GO—a new Season is here!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc1Bwp58emA

Precious Paths Special Research

Available to claim from Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:59 a.m. local time

New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your Research tab!

Masterwork Research: A Precious Catch

For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), Trainers will receive a Special Research granting a Master Ball as one of the rewards.

Receiving a rare and powerful Master Ball is a special occasion—think wisely about how you’ll use it, and keep a lookout for future opportunities in Pokémon GO to acquire more!

New Pokémon to Discover

New Pokémon have been spotted in Pokémon GO! Sudowoodo wearing holiday attire, Charjabug wearing holiday attire, Clobbopus, Grapploct, and more make their debuts throughout the season!

Max Pokémon Debuts

New Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon make their Pokémon GO debut! Challenge and catch Dynamax Hitmonlee, Dynamax Hitmonchan, Gigantamax Meowth, and more this Season!

Seasonal Highlights

Community Days. Mark your calendar! Precious Paths will have Community Day events on the following dates.

December 6–7th, 2025 - December Community Day 2025
January 4th, 2026 - January Community Day Classic
January 18th, 2026 - January Community Day
February 1st, 2026 - February Community Day

GO Pass

GO Pass, a limited-time progression track, will be available during Precious Paths! Complete Pass Tasks to earn GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.

The GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of GO Pass, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression.

GO Pass Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1 - Rank 25
• Open up to 40 Gifts per day.
• Receive up to 125 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
• Hold up to 10 additional Gifts in your Item Bag.

Tier 2 - Rank 50
• 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration

Tier 3 - Rank 75
• Additional rewards for completing in-person raids and Max Battles

Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to increase the following bonus:

Tier 1 - Open up to 50 Gifts per day. Receive up to 150 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs. Hold up to 20 additional Gifts in your Item Bag.

Themed Stickers

You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Pokémon will appear in the wild—where you might expect them!

Starting with Precious Paths, Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world, based on their natural habitat and PokéDex entry. Explore different biomes, brush up on your Pokémon knowledge, and see what discoveries await you!

Seasonal Rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough!


Galarian Mr. Mime
Lapras
Snorlax
Honedge
Sinistea
Dreep

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Seasonal Bonuses

Precious Paths will feature the following bonuses all Season long!

• One additional Special Trade per day.
• Increased Stardust for the first catch of the day.
• Increased friendship bonus damage dealt by Pokémon in raids.

Source: https://pokemongo.com/en/seasons/precious-paths