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The Pokémon GO Winter Holiday 2023 Part 2 will take place from Monday, December 25th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Psyduck and Golduck wearing holiday attire will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Winter wonder continues with Pokémon GO’s Winter Holiday Part 2!

Trainers,
The final leg of our festive celebration—Winter Holiday Part 2—will introduce two new costumed Pokémon—Psyduck wearing holiday attire and Golduck wearing holiday attire. Plus, for the first time, Trainers will also be able to encounter Shiny Vanillite—if they’re lucky! Have a holly-jolly time with winter-themed Postcard Book backgrounds, a smattering of snow on the in-game map, and so much more to make the 2023 holiday season merry and bright!

Winter Holiday Part 2

Monday, December 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

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Psyduck wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon | Golduck wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon

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

Event Bonuses

Icon: During the Winter Holiday event, Trainers can choose the bonus they want to receive for completing Timed Research—either double XP for catching Pokémon or double Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: Increased XP and Stardust from opening Gifts.

Timed Research: Winter Wishes

Trainers will continue to have access to free branching Timed Research. The path you choose will determine which tasks you have for the event and your bonus-based wish: pick between 2× XP for catching Pokémon or 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

No matter which wish you pick, all Trainers who complete the research will receive items and encounter winter-themed Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

pokes

Pikachu wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Alolan Vulpix Shiny Icon, Psyduck wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Seel Shiny Icon, Eevee wearing a holiday hat Shiny Icon, Swinub Shiny Icon, Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Snorunt Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Galarian Darumaka Shiny Icon, Vanillite** Shiny Icon, Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Cryogonal Shiny Icon, Cetoddle
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Sneasel Shiny Icon, Piloswine, Amaura Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
**For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Vanillite—if you’re lucky!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pikachu wearing holiday attire will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.

pokes

One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Alolan Vulpix Shiny Icon, Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Crabrawler, Cetoddle
Three-Star Raids: Dewgong, Lapras Shiny Icon, Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs. Eevee wearing a holiday hat hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.

pokes

Psyduck wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Eevee wearing a holiday hat Shiny Icon, Smoochum Shiny Icon, Galarian Darumaka Shiny Icon, Amaura Shiny Icon

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

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete certain Field Research tasks!

pokes

Pikachu wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Alolan Vulpix Shiny Icon, Psyduck wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Shellder Shiny Icon, Jynx Shiny Icon, Lapras Shiny Icon, Stantler wearing a holiday outfit Shiny Icon, Spheal wearing a holiday scarf Shiny Icon, Snover Shiny Icon, Glaceon wearing an Undersea holiday outfit Shiny Icon, Vanillite, Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Crabrawler
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon: Mega Abomasnow, Mega Glalie

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

New avatar items and stickers

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The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!

Delibird Onesie
Cetoddle Hat
Holiday Boots
Holiday Gloves
Holiday Sweater with Scarf

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

Prime Gaming avatar item and Partner Research

As part of this year’s collaboration with Prime Gaming, we’re offering Trainers an extra-festive gift!

Amazon Prime members can get the Holiday Sweater with Scarf avatar item via the Prime Gaming website before this item goes live in the in-game shop! This offer is yours to claim starting December 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. PST until January 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PST.

For more information, head over to the Prime Gaming Pokémon GO page.

Paid Timed Research

In addition to the Timed Research available to all Trainers, two tickets for additional Timed Research will also be available for purchase during the event.

Ticket 1:
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive two-part Timed Research.* 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.

  • Event-themed Pokémon encounters, such as Spheal wearing a holiday scarf, Cryogonal, and the first peek at a new costumed Pokémon—Psyduck wearing holiday attire!
  • Two Premium Battle Passes.

Timed Research rewards for Winter Holiday Part 2 include the following.

  • Event-themed Pokémon encounters, such as Psyduck wearing holiday attire and Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon!
  • Two Premium Battle Passes.

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:
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.*

Complete the research tasks to earn an event-themed avatar pose! Other Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
  • Various event-themed Pokémon encounters, such as Pikachu wearing holiday attire and Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon, and an early encounter with a new costumed Pokémon—Psyduck wearing holiday attire!

Trainers can purchase one—or both!—of these tickets. Each ticket features different Timed Research tasks. Tickets can be purchased any time throughout the Winter Holiday event period, and the tasks and rewards for all the Timed Research described above will be available until the expiration date listed below.

* Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
* Please note that the Timed Research tickets will only be available in the in-game shop until Friday, December 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/winter-holiday-part-2-2023
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The Pokémon GO Winter Holiday 2023 Part 1 will take place from Monday, December 18th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, December 25th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Cetoddle and its Evolution, Cetitan, the Terra Whale Pokémon will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Celebrate the season—Cetoddle, Cetitan, and more are coming to Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Celebrate the season with the Pokémon GO debut of the Terra Whale Pokémon, Cetoddle and Cetitan! You’ll also encounter some familiar festive faces during the wintery fun, and don’t forget to deck the halls with new avatar items and stickers. Additional revelry includes updated winter-themed Postcard Book backgrounds, a sprinkling of snow on the in-game map, and the Pokémon GO debuts of Pikachu wearing holiday attire and Raichu wearing holiday attire!

Winter Holiday Part 1

Monday, December 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, December 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Cetoddle and its Evolution, Cetitan—the Terra Whale Pokémon—will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

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Cetoddle | Cetitan

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

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Pikachu wearing holiday attire | Raichu wearing holiday attire

You can use 50 Cetoddle Candy to evolve Cetoddle into Cetitan

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

Event Bonuses

Icon: During Winter Holiday Part 1, Trainers can choose the bonus they want to receive for completing Timed Research. You can choose either double XP for catching Pokémon or double Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: Increased XP and Stardust from opening Gifts.

Timed Research: Winter Wishes

Trainers will be able to access free branching Timed Research that grants their bonus-based wish: pick between 2× XP for catching Pokémon or 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

The path you choose will determine which bonus and tasks you have for the whole event!

No matter which wish you pick, all Trainers who complete the research will receive items and encounter winter-themed Pokémon. The Timed Research will last throughout both parts of the Winter Holiday event.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

pokes

Pikachu wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Seel Shiny Icon, Eevee wearing a holiday hat Shiny Icon, Swinub Shiny Icon, Stantler wearing a holiday outfit Shiny Icon, Spheal wearing a holiday scarf Shiny Icon, Galarian Darumaka Shiny Icon, Cryogonal Shiny Icon, Bergmite Shiny Icon, Cetoddle
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Sneasel Shiny Icon, Piloswine, Amaura Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pikachu wearing holiday attire will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.

pokes

One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Spheal wearing a holiday scarf Shiny Icon, Crabrawler, Cetoddle
Three-Star Raids: Dewgong, Lapras Shiny Icon, Stantler wearing a holiday outfit Shiny Icon, Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs. Eevee wearing a holiday hat hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.

pokes

Eevee wearing a holiday hat Shiny Icon, Smoochum Shiny Icon, Galarian Darumaka Shiny Icon, Amaura Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete certain Field Research tasks!

pokes

Pikachu wearing holiday attire Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Shellder Shiny Icon, Jynx Shiny Icon, Lapras Shiny Icon, Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Spheal wearing a holiday scarf Shiny Icon, Snover Shiny Icon, Glaceon wearing an Undersea holiday outfit Shiny Icon, Vanillite, Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon Shiny Icon, Crabrawler
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon: Mega Abomasnow, Mega Glalie

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

New avatar items and stickers

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The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!

Delibird Onesie
Cetoddle Hat
Holiday Boots
Holiday Gloves
Holiday Sweater with Scarf

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

Prime Gaming avatar item and Partner Research

As part of this year’s collaboration with Prime Gaming, we’re offering Trainers an extra-festive gift!

Amazon Prime members can get the Holiday Sweater with Scarf avatar item via the Prime Gaming website before this item goes live in the in-game shop! This offer is yours to claim starting December 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. PST until January 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PST.

For more information, head over to the Prime Gaming Pokémon GO page.

Paid Timed Research

In addition to the Timed Research available to all Trainers, two tickets for additional Timed Research will also be available for purchase during the event.

Ticket 1:
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive two-part Timed Research.* 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.

  • Event-themed Pokémon encounters, such as Spheal wearing a holiday scarf, Cryogonal, and the first peek at a new costumed Pokémon—Psyduck wearing holiday attire!
  • Two Premium Battle Passes.

Timed Research rewards for Winter Holiday Part 2 include the following.

  • Event-themed Pokémon encounters, such as Psyduck wearing holiday attire and Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon!
  • Two Premium Battle Passes.

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:
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.*

Complete the research tasks to earn an event-themed avatar pose! Other Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
  • Various event-themed Pokémon encounters, such as Pikachu wearing holiday attire and Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon, and an early encounter with a new costumed Pokémon—Psyduck wearing holiday attire!

Trainers can purchase one—or both!—of these tickets. Each ticket features different Timed Research tasks. Tickets can be purchased any time throughout the Winter Holiday event period, and the tasks and rewards for all the Timed Research described above will be available until the expiration date listed below.

* Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
* Please note that the Timed Research tickets will only be available in the in-game shop until Friday, December 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/winter-holiday-part-1-2023/
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Wyrdeer will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Wyrdeer Raid Day on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Bundle up for this year’s Winter Wonderland event and Wyrdeer’s Pokémon GO debut during Wyrdeer Raid Day!

Trainers,
This year’s Winter Wonderland event is stuffed with fun! Complete Collection Challenges to receive encounters with event-themed Pokémon, XP, items, and more.

Wyrdeer Raid Day will also be taking place during the event. Wyrdeer, the Big Horn Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids! In addition, you might encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky! Read on for more details!

Wyrdeer Raid Day

Saturday, December 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

We’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate Wyrdeer’s Pokémon GO debut! Wyrdeer will appear in three-star raids, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Pokémon debuts

Wyrdeer, the Big Horn Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids!

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Wyrdeer

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

Event bonuses

  • Wyrdeer will appear more frequently in raids.
  • You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Wyrdeer.
  • Up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.
  • The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. PST.

Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event bonuses

  • Up to five Special Trades can be made a day.
  • Trades made during the event will require 50% less Stardust.
  • 2× XP for winning Raid Battles.

Collection Challenge

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and Evolution-focused Collection Challenges to receive an encounter with Wrydeer and other rewards!

Complete the trade-focused Collection Challenge to receive an encounter with Psyduck wearing holiday attire and other rewards!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/winter-wonderland-wyrdeer-raid-2023/
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A cold front is sweeping in, the Catch Mastery event is coming soon! Show off your catching skills on December 9 while walking in a winter wonderland with Ice-type Pokémon, like Snorunt and Bergmite!

Catch some icy Pokémon during Catch Mastery!

Trainers,
Get ready for a seriously snowy Catch Mastery event featuring Ice-type Pokémon, like Snorunt and Bergmite!

Catch Mastery: Ice

Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Snorunt Bergmite
Snorunt Shiny Icon | Bergmite Shiny Icon

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

Event Bonuses

Shiny Icon: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Snorunt, Shiny Cryogonal, and Shiny Bergmite.
Icon: 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.

Field Research task encounters

Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

Cryogonal
Cryogonal Shiny Icon

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

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on catching Ice-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event! Complete 10 sets of research tasks to encounter 40 Cryogonal in total!*

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Cryogonal.

Paid Timed Research

Trainers will be able to purchase additional Timed Research for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) that is identical to the free Timed Research and will award 40 additional Cryogonal encounters.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/catch-mastery-ice-2023/
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The Adamant Time event will take place in Pokémon GO from Monday, December 11th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 15th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time and features Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region.

Catch up in time for the Adamant Time event, and party up in a Kanto comeback!

Trainers,
No need to take a trip back to where it all started in the Kanto region—it appears that the Kanto region has come to us across time and space! The year may not be 2016, but Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region are inexplicably roaming the wild in greater numbers than before.

Spend some time researching with Professor Willow, and shine a light on these latest developments! In the meantime, what better way to study these Pokémon than interacting with them in new ways? Party up, explore a Route, and enter your stars in a PokéStop Showcase!

Adamant Time event

Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

The following Pokémon commonly encountered in 2016 are returning to roam the wild!

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Vulpix Shiny Icon, Ponyta Shiny Icon, Krabby Shiny Icon, Voltorb Shiny Icon

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

Event bonus

Icon: 3× XP for catching Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Bulbasaur Shiny Icon, Charmander Shiny Icon, Squirtle Shiny Icon, Vulpix Shiny Icon, Oddish Shiny Icon, Ponyta Shiny Icon, Krabby Shiny Icon, Voltorb Shiny Icon, Koffing Shiny Icon, Rhyhorn Shiny Icon, Goldeen Shiny Icon
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!: Dratini Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

A Lucky exchange!

The number of guaranteed Lucky Pokémon a Trainer can receive in a trade has been increased from 15 to 25! And starting Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time, if you trade a Pokémon that has been in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since 2018, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon until the limit is reached! This change is permanent.

A Ditto changeup

Ditto appear to be changing into different Pokémon in the wild!

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Ditto

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

Ditto transformations

The following Pokémon will appear in the wild! Which ones are actually Ditto?

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Oddish Shiny Icon, Koffing Shiny Icon, Rhyhorn Shiny Icon, Goldeen Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one–or a Shiny Ditto!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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One-Star Raids: Staryu Shiny Icon, Omanyte Shiny Icon, Kabuto Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Chansey Shiny Icon, Scyther Shiny Icon, Snorlax Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Catch up with Timed Research

Seasonal Timed Research focused on catching up on XP and leveling up will be available starting with this event until the end of 2023!

Complete the research tasks by reaching Level 10, Level 20, Level 30, and Level 40 to earn items and Stardust at each milestone! Trainers can automatically claim rewards for a milestone they have already passed at the start of the event.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Catch a friend with Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Timed Research focused on adding friends will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and Ultra Balls.

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

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Bulbasaur Shiny Icon, Charmander Shiny Icon, Squirtle Shiny Icon, Vulpix Shiny Icon, Abra Shiny Icon, Machop Shiny Icon, Geodude Shiny Icon, Ponyta Shiny Icon, Gastly Shiny Icon, Krabby Shiny Icon, Voltorb Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Timeless Travels Special Research

A new Special Research story is available to Trainers! Travel on a Season-long research expedition with Professor Willow, and uncover the legends of the Hisui region.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter Krabby, Vulpix, Ponyta, Voltorb, or Ditto!

Pokémon GO Web Store Bundle

The Boost Box and Ultra Storage Box will be available during the event.

Boost Box
For US$9.99, Trainers will receive 30 Lucky Eggs, 10 Incense, two Lure Modules, and two Poffins.

Ultra Storage Box
For US$4.99, Trainers will receive one Item Bag upgrade, one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Premium Battle Pass, and one Remote Raid Pass.

Event bundles

A Boost Box bundle will be available during this event in the in-game shop. For 1,499 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Lucky Eggs, 10 Incense, two Lure Modules, and two Poffins. Check it out in the in-game shop while you can!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adamant-time-kanto-event/
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Niantic has announced that starting on December 1st, 2023, Trainers will be able to purchase a ticket for Eggs-pedition Access for $5 USD which allows them to access bonuses and Timed Research opportunities throughout December.

Provision for December’s travels with Pokémon GO’s Eggs-pedition Access!

Trainers,
Starting December 1, 2023, Trainers will be able to purchase a ticket for Eggs-pedition Access in December. Eggs-pedition Access includes Timed Research opportunities and bountiful bonuses that supply Trainers with Incubators, Gift storage, and extra XP. There will be an Eggs-pedition Access ticket available each month in Pokémon GO: Timeless Travels, so you can keep the bonuses going all Season long!

Each month’s Eggs-pedition Access provides new Timed Research that unlocks at the start of the month. You’ll have until the end of the month to complete the research tasks, which provide opportunities to earn even more XP, Stardust, and encounters with Pokémon found in the Hisui region, such as Gible, Togetic, and Hisuian Growlithe.

Trainers are free to complete the December Timed Research tasks and claim their rewards at any point until December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers may purchase Eggs-pedition Access: December until December 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, but purchasing it earlier will give you more opportunities to take advantage of the additional bonuses included in the ticket!

Be sure to check out the in-game shop regularly! You never know what wares and wonders you may find. Let’s GO!

Eggs-pedition Access: December

Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access bonuses and Timed Research opportunities throughout December.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Eggs-pedition Access: December will only be available in the in-game shop until December 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Eggs-pedition Access: December bonuses

The following bonuses will be available every day from when the ticket is purchased to Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

  • 1 single-use Incubator awarded for your first spin of the day
  • 3× XP awarded for your first catch of the day
  • 3× XP awarded for your first spin of the day
  • Open up to 50 Gifts per day
  • Send up to 150 Gifts per day
  • Hold up to 40 Gifts in your Item Bag

Eggs-pedition Access: December Timed Research

Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Gain ground on XP and Stardust with Gible! Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

  • Additional XP
  • Additional Stardust
  • An encounter with Gible

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/eggspedition-access-december-ticket-2023/
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There’s a whole new adventure to go on to celebrate a fresh face! Celebrate Mateo’s arrival in Pokémon GO and explore a new Route during the Along the Routes event.

Celebrate Mateo, a new face joining Pokémon GO, with the Along the Routes event!

Trainers,
The start of a new Season brings with it some exciting updates! We’re thrilled to announce a fresh face joining Pokémon GO—Mateo! Beginning on December 4, 2023 (Pacific Standard Time), Trainers can meet Mateo at the end of Routes that they explore and participate in his Gift Exchange with Trainers from all around the world.

To celebrate, get ready for the new Along the Routes event! Enjoy event bonuses focused on exploration, gifting, and featured Pokémon encounters. Plus, for the first time, Trainers around the world will be able to encounter Shiny Hisuian Sneasel—if they’re lucky! Read on to learn more about the updates coming to Routes!

To learn more about Mateo and how to explore the world of Pokémon GO with Routes, head over to our Routes page!

Along the Routes

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mateo and other Route updates

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Meet Mateo and participate in his Gift Exchange with Trainers from all around the world!
Mateo, a researcher who loves to travel, is on his way to Pokémon GO! He enjoys collecting and exchanging Postcards and Gifts from all over the world. He’s excited to meet you at the end of your journey on a Route.

  1. As you near the end point of a Route, Mateo may be waiting for you with some Gifts he has collected!
  2. Talk to Mateo to begin a Gift Exchange.
  3. Choose which of Mateo’s Gifts to exchange from the Route end point, the Route start point, or a nearby PokéStop.
  4. Add a sticker if you like and select Exchange.
  5. Get ready to receive your new memento from another Trainer! Don’t forget to add new Postcards to your Postcard Book to expand your Postcard collection and catch different forms of Vivillion.

You can participate in a Gift Exchange with Mateo once a day.

Routes and Party Play

Get the party started in Pokémon GO! Trainers forming a party can now complete Routes together. What Routes are you most excited to explore with your friends?

Learn more about Party Play, Pokémon GO’s new feature that transforms the way you play Pokémon GO with your friends, check here.

A million Routes created worldwide!

Since the launch of Routes in July 2023, Trainers from all over have helped to create amazing Routes for their communities to enjoy. One million Routes have been created globally, and we’re excited for how much more there is to come.

Want to learn more about Routes? Check out our Routes page here.

Special Research

A new Special Research story is available to Trainers! Learn more about Mateo and the power of exchanging Gifts through the Special Research story, A Route to New Friendships.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Slugma Shiny Icon, Hitmontop Shiny Icon, Spoink Shiny Icon, Feebas Shiny Icon, Lillipup Shiny Icon, Woobat Shiny Icon, Emolga, Wooloo, Pawmi

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs, in addition to the Pokémon that currently hatch from those Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Hisuian Sneasel—if you’re lucky!

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Hisuian Growlithe Shiny Icon, Togepi Shiny Icon, Sneasel Shiny Icon, Hisuian Sneasel Shiny Icon, Bonsly Shiny Icon, Espurr Shiny Icon

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

Event bonuses

Icon: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
Icon: 3× XP for spinning PokéStops.
Icon: 5× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
Icon: 2× Stardust from opening Gifts.

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Hisuian Sneasel—if you’re lucky!

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Eevee Shiny Icon, Hisuian Sneasel Shiny Icon, Wooloo

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

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on exploring your area and sending Gifts will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items and encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.

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Hisuian Sneasel Shiny Icon, Feebas Shiny Icon, Wooloo, Pawmi

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

PokéStop Showcases

During the Along the Routes event, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter Sneasel and Hisuian Sneasel!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/along-the-routes-2023/
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A special Pokémon GO holiday delivery is on its way to the United Kingdom, France and Germany bringing festive joy and more PokéStops filled with extra Poké Balls! Gear up for a jolly good time and catch the holiday spirit from December 2nd, 2023 to January 2nd, 2024. Let's GO! Who will you share the joy with?

YouTube Clip - Don't miss our Poké Ball delivery!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0fHI0pCvFI

Bring on the holiday gameplay

Trainers,
We’ve got truckloads of festive treats lined up, and we’re starting with an in-game event to keep you busy over the joyful season. From 2nd December to 2nd January, there will be extra PokéBalls up for grabs to help you collect important items and level up for the holidays. We’ll also be adding PokéStops, so get ready to explore your surroundings and visit new places while you hunt for new Pokémon!

And wait… there’s more! Know someone who’d love a Pokémon surprise through the door? Visit the Poké Post pop up and share the joy of Pokémon this festive season. With lots of fun, festive activities, for you, your friends and family.

More information and full T’s and C’s can be found here.

Dates + Times

UK: Tuesday, 19 December: Queen’s Walk, London
France: Saturday, 2 December 2023 Place de La Défense, Paris
Germany:
Wednesday, 6 December: Pasing Arcaden, Munich
Saturday, 9 December: Mercedes Platz, Berlin
Saturday, 16 December: Ruhr Park, Bochum

Each location will be open for you to access from 10am to 7:30pm local time.

And… be sure to set an extra reminder for Community Day on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December. Don’t miss the chance to grab extra rewards and catch featured Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/europe-holiday-gameplay?hl=en
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Trainers! Your favorite Pokémon from the Sinnoh region of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are coming to Rose Bowl Stadium! Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles arrives in California in February 2023. The Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global will take place on February 24th and 25th, 2024

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles comes to California February 17–18

Experience an exclusive Pokémon GO in-person event in Los Angeles! Trainers! Your favorite Pokémon from the Sinnoh region of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are coming to Rose Bowl Stadium! Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles arrives in California in February 2024. Don’t miss your chance to play Pokémon GO alongside thousands of other Trainers from around the world while catching, trading, and battling with your favorite Pokémon! Who knows which special Pokémon you may encounter during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles!

Welcome to Rose Bowl Stadium!

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Ready to see Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh come to life? Rose Bowl Stadium will be your stage as you embark on a legendary adventure inspired by the Sinnoh region. As you explore this iconic location, keep an eye out for real-world habitats, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and more!

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles - Early Bird Discounted Pricing Until Dec. 31

LIMITED TIME ONLY: US $25 Live Event Ticket
Evolve your experience—upgrade with special ticket add-ons!
LOCATION: Los Angeles, United States
DATE: February 17, 2024, and February 18, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Tickets for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Tour website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global - February 24 and 25, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time

Join millions of Trainers across the globe on an adventure through space, time, and beyond! Explore the Sinnoh region with your friends, collecting Pokémon, discovering legendary stories, and experiencing the community of Pokémon GO together.

No ticket is required to participate in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global! Whether you’re a longtime fan of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl or a new Trainer picking up Pokémon GO for the first time, anyone can take part in exciting gameplay inspired by the Sinnoh region at no cost!

Team GO Rocket is on a mission...and wants your help!

When trouble arises for Team GO Rocket, will you answer the call? Trainers around the world can take part in an exclusive Special Research story during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global.

New Masterwork Research!

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Feeling grateful? Ticket-holding Trainers attending the in-person event in Los Angeles can gear up for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin!

A ticket for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin will be made available to purchase globally. The global Masterwork Research will be more challenging than its Los Angeles counterpart.

Source: https://gotour.pokemongolive.com/
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Missed a Pokémon Community Day this year? On December 16th, 2023, and Sunday, December 17th, 2023, Trainers will have the chance to catch Pokémon from past Community Days!

Catch up with Community Day! Pokémon from 2022 and 2023 Community Days are returning for a year-end catch celebration!

Trainers,
The year is nearly behind us, which means it’s time to reflect on all the fun everyone had during this year’s Community Days. If you missed any, now’s your chance to catch up! The last Community Day of 2023 will take place over two days—Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Throughout the event, Pokémon featured in Community Day events in 2023 will appear more frequently in the wild and as reward encounters for Timed Research. Pokémon featured in Community Day events throughout 2022 will hatch from Eggs and appear in raids and as reward encounters for Timed Research. There’s no better way to wrap up the year than by catching Pokémon from Community Day events you may have missed!

December Community Day 2023

Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Event bonuses

Icon: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
Icon: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
Icon: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active on December 16 and 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, these bonuses will be active from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on those days.

Featured Pokémon

A different set of Pokémon will be featured on each event day—Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023—from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. The Pokémon that appear during this time will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appeared during their original Community Days. Outside of these times, any of the featured Pokémon may appear from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on either Saturday or Sunday!

The following Pokémon will be featured on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Galarian Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Togetic Shiny Icon, Chespin Shiny Icon, Fennekin Shiny Icon, Noibat Shiny Icon

The following Pokémon will be featured on Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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Poliwag Shiny Icon, Wooper Shiny Icon, Paldean Wooper Shiny Icon, Timburr Shiny Icon, Axew Shiny Icon, Froakie Shiny Icon, Grubbin Shiny Icon
Lucky Trainers might encounter the following Pokémon on either day! For the last ten minutes of each hour between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Trainers can catch an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon!

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Charmander Shiny Icon, Squirtle Shiny Icon, Mareep Shiny Icon, Swinub Shiny Icon, Larvitar Shiny Icon

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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One-star raids: Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Alolan Geodude Shiny Icon, Hoppip Shiny Icon, Teddiursa Shiny Icon, Galarian Zigzagoon Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Starly Shiny Icon, Roggenrola Shiny Icon, Litwick Shiny Icon, Deino Shiny Icon, Stufful Shiny Icon

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon featured during Community Day events in 2022 will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Alolan Sandshrew Shiny Icon, Alolan Geodude Shiny Icon, Hoppip Shiny Icon, Teddiursa Shiny Icon, Galarian Zigzagoon Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Starly Shiny Icon, Roggenrola Shiny Icon, Litwick Shiny Icon, Deino Shiny Icon, Stufful Shiny Icon
Featured attacks The following featured attacks will be available when evolving these Pokémon—except Ursaluna—from Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m local time to Sunday, December 17, 2023, 9:00 p.m. local time.

Charizard - Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Fast Attack Dragon Breath and the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Fast Attack Dragon Breath and the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Blastoise - Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Sandslash - Evolve Sandshrew during the event to get a Sandslash that knows the Charged Attack Night Slash.
Alolan Sandslash - Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Alolan Golem - Evolve Alolan Graveler (Alolan Geodude’s Evolution) during the event to get an Alolan Golem that knows the Fast Attack Rollout.
Poliwrath - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) to get a Poliwrath that knows the Fast Attack Counter.
Evolve Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke to get a Slowbro, Galarian Slowbro, Slowking, or Galarian Slowking that knows the Charged Attack Surf.
Slowbro: Surf
Galarian Slowbro: Surf
Slowking: Surf
Galarian Slowking: Surf
Ampharos - Evolve Flaaffy (Mareep’s Evolution) to get an Ampharos that knows the Charged Attack Dragon Pulse.
Politoed - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) with a King’s Rock to get a Politoed that knows the Charged Attack Ice Beam.
Jumpluff - Evolve Skiploom (Hoppip’s Evolution) during the event to get a Jumpluff that knows the Charged Attack Acrobatics.
Quagsire - Evolve Wooper to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Tyranitar - Evolve Pupitar (Larvitar’s Evolution) to get a Tyranitar that knows the Fast Attack Smack Down.
Walrein - Evolve Sealeo (Spheal’s Evolution) during the event to get a Walrein that knows the Fast Attack Powder Snow and the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Staraptor - Evolve Staravia (Starly’s Evolution) during the event to get a Staraptor that knows the Fast Attack Gust.
Togekiss - Evolve Togetic (Togepi’s Evolution) to get a Togekiss that knows the Charged Attack Aura Sphere.
Mamoswine - Evolve Piloswine (Swinub’s Evolution) to get a Mamoswine that knows the Charged Attack Ancient Power.
Gigalith - Evolve Boldore (Roggenrola’s Evolution) during the event to get a Gigalith that knows the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Conkeldurr - Evolve Gurdurr (Timburr’s Evolution) to get a Conkeldurr that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Chandelure - Evolve Lampent (Litwick’s Evolution) during the event to get a Chandelure that knows the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Haxorus - Evolve Fraxure (Axew’s Evolution) to get a Haxorus that knows the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Hydreigon - Evolve Zweilous (Deino’s Evolution) during the event to get a Hydreigon that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Chesnaught - Evolve Quilladin (Chespin’s Evolution) to get a Chesnaught that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Delphox - Evolve Braixen (Fennekin’s Evolution) to get a Delphox that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Greninja - Evolve Frogadier (Froakie’s Evolution) to get a Greninja that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Noivern - Evolve Noibat to get a Noivern that knows the Charged Attack Boomburst.
Vikavolt - Evolve Charjabug (Grubbin’s Evolution) while near a Magnetic Lure to get a Vikavolt that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch. Grubbin that evolve into Charjabug during that period will also know Volt Switch!
Bewear - Evolve Stufful during the event to get a Bewear that knows the Charged Attack Drain Punch.
Obstagoon - Evolve Galarian Linoone (Galarian Zigzagoon’s Evolution) during the event to get an Obstagoon that knows the Charged Attack Obstruct.
Ursaluna - Evolve Ursaring (Teddiursa’s Evolution) during a special full moon to get an Ursaluna that knows the Charged Attack High Horsepower. The full moon will be in the sky from 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023, and from 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023, to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Clodsire - Evolve Paldean Wooper to get a Clodsire that knows the Charged Attack Megahorn.

Community Day Special Research story: December Community Day 2023

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the December Community Day–exclusive Special Research story for the event.
  • Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
  • Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.
Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Timed Research

Timed Research will be available that awards King’s Rocks, Magnetic Lures, and encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days from 2022 and 2023.

Field Research

Field Research leading to encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days in 2023 will be available.

Stickers

You’ll be able to get 2023 Community Day stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter Pokémon featured in Community Day events in 2023.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/community-day-december-2023?hl=en