Niantic has announced that to promote the release of Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario on January 22nd, 2025 in cinemas in South Korea, players of Pokémon GO can participate in a commemorative event featuring Lucario from 10:00 a.m. on January 1st, 2025 to 8:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2025 (Korean time)

Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario Release Commemorative Event!

Trainers,
A special event is coming to celebrate the release of Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario on January 22, 2025! During the event, there will be Timed Research and Field Research that you can participate in. You can also find stickers featuring Lucario, so don't miss it!


Pokémon the Movie AG Mew and the Hero of the Wave Lucario Release Commemorative Event - From 10:00 a.m. on January 1st, 2025 to 8:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2025 (Korean time)


When you complete the Timed Research, you will receive XP, Stardust, Lucario Candy, Revive, and stickers featuring Lucario as rewards.

You can also encounter the following Pokémon: Lucario

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

The Timed Research task must be completed and rewards collected by 20:00 on February 10th, 2025, Korean time.

Field Research

You can receive event-related Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops or Gyms. When you complete Field Research, you can receive Lucario Mega Energy, Lucario Candy, and Lucario-themed stickers as rewards.

Lucario Stickers

You can get stickers inspired by Lucario by spinning the following PokéStops or Gyms.

Lotte Cinema:
Lotte Cinema Gwangbok (롯데시네마 광복)
Lotte Cinema Gunsan Mall (롯데시네마 군산몰)
Lotte Cinema Gimpo Airport (롯데시네마 김포공항)
Lotte Cinema Nowon (롯데시네마 노원)
Lotte Cinema Suwon (롯데시네마 수원)
Lotte Cinema World Tower (롯데시네마 월드타워)
Lotte Cinema Incheon Asiad (롯데시네마 인천 아시아드)
Lotte Cinema Jeju Yeondong (롯데시네마 제주연동)

Megabox:
Megabox Mokdong (메가박스 목동)
Megabox COEX (메가박스 코엑스)

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ko/post/ko-movie-2025/

Master of the blade! Mega Gallade makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Raid Day event on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Mega Gallade bursts onto the scene for the latest Raid Day!

Mega Gallade Raid Day - Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Mega-Evolved Pokémon Debut

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Mega Gallade

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

Event Bonuses

• Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, January 10, at 4:00 p.m. to Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Gallade from Mega Raids.

Event Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 15)
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 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 this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Mega Gallade Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Mega Gallade Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store! Be sure to visit the web store! You never know what you may find.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-gallade-raid-day-2025/

Who let the dough out?! Complete Global Challenges with Trainers around the world to unlock Fidough in Pokémon GO! The event takes place from January 3rd, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to January 7th, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. PST.

Complete Global Challenges with Trainers around the world to unlock the debut of Fidough!

Fidough Fetch - Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. PST

Event Bonus

Increased chance to encounter Shiny Voltorb and Shiny Electrike.

Global Challenges

Global Challenges will take place throughout the Fidough Fetch event! Work with Trainers around the world to make Nice Curveball Throws to unlock bonuses for all to enjoy! Once a challenge is completed, special bonuses will be unlocked for the remainder of the event and the next Global Challenge will begin. How far can you get?


Level 1 Reward - 2× XP for catching Pokémon.

Level 2 Rewards

• 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
• An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available.
• The Puppy Pokémon Fidough and its Evolution, Dachsbun, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
• You can use 50 Fidough Candy to evolve Fidough into Dachsbun.

Level 3 Rewards

• 2.5× XP for catching Pokémon.
• Additional event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
• Additional Pokémon will appear in the wild.
• Hisuian Growlithe*
• Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Greavard

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


Level 4 Reward - 2.5× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Level 5 Rewards

• 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Level 6 Rewards

• 4× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Growlithe
Voltorb
Snubbull
Poochyena
Electrike
Lillipup

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, Poké Balls, Great Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store

Don’t forget to check out thePokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/fidough-fetch-2025

Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon, will appear more frequently during Pokémon GO Community Day on January 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

January 2025 Community Day: Sprigatito

Trainers,
Community Days are going bigger during Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny!*

Starting with January Community Day, get ready to experience new free Timed Research, paid Special Research, and rare Field Research as you search for the featured Pokémon with Season-exclusive Special Backgrounds in Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny.
*We’re trying out new things for Community Day and will reevaluate these changes for next Season and onward.

January 2025 Community Day: Sprigatito - Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon, will be featured during January Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Sprigatito will appear more frequently in the wild.*

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

Featured Attack

Evolve Floragato (Sprigatito’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Meowscarada that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.

Frenzy Plant - Trainer Battles: 100 power. Gyms and raids: 100 power.
Attack Availability Updates - Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Meowscarada will be able to learn the Charged Attack Flower Trick.

Flower Trick - Trainer Battles: 30 power. Gyms and raids: 75 power.

Community Day Special Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Sprigatito Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete the Community Day-exclusive Special Research for even more rewards including a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, and three encounters with Sprigatito that have Dual Destiny–themed Special Backgrounds.

• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research 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 and will not feature a story.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Community Day Continued Timed Research

Keep Community Day going with a new Timed Research opportunity that will last for a week following the event!

Trainers that log in during January Community Day will receive Timed Research awarding an encounter with a Sprigatito that has a Dual Destiny–themed Special Background.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day.*
: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

January Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Sprigatito to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Sprigatito, and more!

If you GO out and explore with your community, you may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Sprigatito that have Dual Destiny–themed Special Backgrounds—if you’re lucky!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Sprigatito Community Day!

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 10 Ultra Balls, one Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This web store deal will be available starting December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PST, three days before the ticket is available in the in-game shop!

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.
For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.
Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Stickers

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-january-2025-sprigatito

Pokémon GO’s New Year’s event celebrates the start of the year with costumed Pokémon, festive fireworks, and more! December 30th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to January 1st, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate with Pokémon GO’s New Year’s 2025 event!

New Year’s 2025 - Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws.

Explore with Decor

During this event, festive fireworks will light up the skies. We hope you enjoy the colorful decor!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!

Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon
Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit
Wurmple wearing a party hat

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!

One-Star Raids:
Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie

Three-Star Raids:
Raticate wearing a party hat
Wobbuffet wearing a party hat

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Complete tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

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

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• Three Premium Battle Passes
• Three Lucky Eggs
• 2,025 Stardust
• Event-themed Pokémon encounters, including Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie, Raticate wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, and more.

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 Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Holiday Box

Don’t miss your last chance to purchase the Ultra Holiday Box! For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Ultra Holiday Box will net you one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies!* *Limit one purchase per customer

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/new-years-2025/

Things are heating up for an electrifying Hatch Day! Elekid and Magby will hatch from 2 km Eggs on December 29th, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

UPDATE: December 29th, 2024

Trainers, there were discrepancies in the listed price and description of the Charged Embers Hatch Day Paid Timed Research ticket in the Shop. The issue has now been resolved. The ticket is now available in the Shop at $0.99, and players will receive the Timed Research and bonus as previously advertised.

Trainers who have already purchased the ticket for $1.99 will receive the following items as a free Shop bundle in the new year for the inconvenience:
- 300 Poké Coins
- 2x Premium Battle Pass
- 1x Incubator
- 1x Sandygast encounter

In addition, anybody who purchased the $1.99 ticket also received these originally intended bonuses and Timed Research rewards:
- 2x Hatch Stardust
- 1x Star Piece
- 1x Super Incubator
- 2,500 XP

Source: https://x.com/NianticHelp/status/1873259817722146817

Get fired up for an electrifying Hatch Day featuring Elekid and Magby!

Charged Embers Hatch Day - Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Elekid and Magby will hatch much more frequently from 2 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Elekid and Shiny Magby!

Event Bonuses

• 2× Candy from hatching Eggs.
• You’ll have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Elekid and Shiny Magby!
• Increased chance of receiving 2 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops.

Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research awarding a Super Incubator and XP will be available at no cost!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Purchasing this ticket will also grant the following bonus during Charged Embers Hatch Day.

• 2× Hatch Stardust

This Timed Research will challenge you to hatch an Egg and walk 2 km to earn:

• One Star Piece
• One Super Incubator
• 2,500 XP

The tasks associated with the paid Timed Research will be available at the start of Charged Embers Hatch Day. To get the rewards, these tasks must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before the end of the event.

Charged Embers Hatch Day Extended Bonus

Friday, December 27, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonus

• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during this time.*

*This bonus is active throughout the Charged Embers Hatch Day event.

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete the tasks to earn Stardust and XP.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Hatch Box

An Ultra Hatch Box will be available during the event for US$19.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) featuring 15 Super Incubators, 10 Incubators, and five Poffins.* Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store. *Limit three per customer

Event Bundle

A Hatch Box bundle will be available during this event. For 925 PokéCoins, you will get five Incubators, five Super Incubators, and two Lucky Eggs.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/charged-embers-hatch-day-2024/

Niantic has announced a partnership between Pokémon GO and McDonald’s in the United States and players will be able to encounter Pokémon attracted by Lure Modules at McDonald’s PokéStops and participate in five-star raids at McDonald’s Gyms.

Catch Pokémon at McDonald’s in the United States!

Trainers,
We are excited to announce a partnership between Pokémon GO and McDonald’s in the United States! As part of this collaboration, Trainers will be able to visit Sponsored PokéStops or Gyms when visiting McDonald’s restaurants in the US.

Trainers can visit McDonald’s locations in the US during certain weeks to encounter Pokémon attracted by Lure Modules at McDonald’s PokéStops and participate in five-star raids at McDonald’s Gyms. These Lure Modules and Raid Battles will be active from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time each day during the following weeks.

• Monday, December 16, to Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Monday, January 20, to Sunday, January 26, 2025
• Monday, February 10, to Sunday, February 16, 2025
• Monday, March 10, to Sunday, March 16, 2025

Get ready to enjoy a meal with your friends and catch Pokémon at the same time at your local McDonald’s!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/mcdonalds-us

The festive season is upon us in Pokémon GO! Holiday Part 2 takes place from TSunday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Details for Holiday 2024 Part 1 are available here

The festivities continue during part two of Pokémon GO’s Holiday event!

Holiday Part 2 - Sunday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP from catching Pokémon.
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles.

12 Days of Daily Adventure Incense

From Wednesday, December 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Daily Adventure Incense will last twice as long. Happy adventuring, Trainers!

Pokémon Debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

Wooloo wearing holiday attire
Dubwool wearing holiday attire

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^You can use 50 Wooloo Candy to evolve Wooloo wearing holiday attire into Dubwool wearing holiday attire.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Alolan Rattata
Murkrow
Galarian Zigzagoon
Blitzle
Vanillite
Tynamo
Wooloo wearing holiday attire

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Absol

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Cetoddle—if you’re lucky! You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Cetoddle in raids.

One-Star Raids:
Alolan Vulpix
Galarian Darumaka
Litwick
Cetoddle

Three-Star Raids:
Snorlax
Banette
Zebstrika
Toucannon

Five-Star Raids:
Giratina (Altered Forme) beginning December 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Mega Raids:
Mega Latias until December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Abomasnow beginning December 26 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Incense Encounters

Different Pokémon will be attracted to Incense on the following dates.

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Thursday, December 26th, 2024

Snorlax
Blitzle
Yamask
Lampent
Wooloo wearing holiday attire

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

Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Friday, December 27th, 2024

Togetic
Galarian Zigzagoon
Foongus
Furfrou
Cetoddle

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

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

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• One Glacial Lure Module
• Two Incense
• Wooloo Jacket
• Encounters with Wooloo wearing holiday attire

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 Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

New Avatar Items

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!

Staryu Sweater
Marshtomp Sweater

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and raid-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Holiday Box

New deals will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event!

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Ultra Holiday Box will net you one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies!*

For US$6.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Holiday Ultra Ticket Box will include the Holiday Part 1 and Holiday Part 2 event tickets and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!

*Limit one purchase per customer

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/holiday-part2-2024/

Missed a Pokémon GO Community Day this year? On December 21st and 22nd, 2024, Trainers can catch Pokémon from past Community Days!

Pokémon from Community Days in 2024 return for an end-of-the-year catch-a-thon celebration!

December Community Day 2024 - Saturday, December 21, and Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

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

*While most bonuses are only active on December 21 and 22 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 21, 2024, and Sunday, December 22, 2024—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 21, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Bellsprout
Chansey
Goomy
Rowlet
Litten
Bounsweet

The following Pokémon will be featured on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Mankey
Ponyta
Galarian Ponyta
Sewaddle
Tynamo
Popplio


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!

Porygon
Cyndaquil
Bagon
Beldum

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon highlighted in 2023’s Community Day events will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Slowpoke
Galarian Slowpoke
Poliwag
Togepi
Wooper
Paldean Wooper
Timburr
Axew
Chespin
Fennekin
Froakie
Grubbin
Noibat

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

Featured Attacks

The following featured attacks will be available when evolving these Pokémon from Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m local time to Sunday, December 22, 2024, 9:00 p.m. local time.

Poliwrath - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) to get a Poliwrath that knows the Fast Attack Counter.
Politoed - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) with a King’s Rock to get a Politoed that knows the Charged Attack Ice Beam.
Victreebel - Evolve Weepinbell (Bellsprout’s Evolution) to get a Victreebel that knows the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Rapidash and Galarian Rapidash - Evolve Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta to get a Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash that knows the Charged Attack Wild Charge.
Slowbro, Galarian Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking - Evolve Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke to get a Slowbro, Galarian Slowbro, Slowking, or Galarian Slowking that knows the Charged Attack Surf.
Typhlosion - Evolve Quilava (Cyndaquil’s Evolution) to get a Typhlosion that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Blissey - Evolve Chansey to get a Blissey that knows the Charged Attack Wild Charge.
Togekiss - Evolve Togetic (Togepi’s Evolution) to get a Togekiss that knows the Charged Attack Aura Sphere.
Quagsire - Evolve Wooper to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Salamence - Evolve Shelgon (Bagon’s Evolution) to get a Salamence that knows the Charged Attack Outrage.
Metagross - Evolve Metang (Beldum’s Evolution) to get a Metagross that knows the Charged Attack Meteor Mash.
Porygon-Z - Evolve Porygon2 (Porygon’s Evolution) to get a Porygon-Z that knows the Charged Attack Tri Attack.
Conkeldurr - Evolve Gurdurr (Timburr’s Evolution) to get a Conkeldurr that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Leavanny - Evolve Swadloon (Sewaddle’s Evolution) to get a Leavanny that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Eelektross - Evolve Eelektrik (Tynamo’s Evolution) to get an Eelektross that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch.
Haxorus - Evolve Fraxure (Axew’s Evolution) to get a Haxorus that knows the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
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.
Goodra - Evolve Sliggoo (Goomy’s Evolution) to get a Goodra that knows the Charged Attack Thunder Punch.
Noivern - Evolve Noibat to get a Noivern that knows the Charged Attack Boomburst.
Decidueye - Evolve Dartrix (Rowlet’s Evolution) to get a Decidueye that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Incineroar - Evolve Torracat (Litten’s Evolution) to get an Incineroar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Primarina - Evolve Brionne (Popplio’s Evolution) to get a Primarina that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Vikavolt - Evolve Charjabug (Grubbin’s Evolution) to get a Vikavolt that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch. Grubbin that evolve into Charjabug during this period will also know Volt Switch!
Tsareena - Evolve Steenee (Bounsweet’s Evolution) to get a Tsareena that knows the Charged Attack High Jump Kick.
Annihilape - Evolve Primeape (Mankey’s Evolution) to get an Annihilape that knows the Charged Attack Rage Fist. Mankey that evolve into Primeape during this period will also know Rage Fist!
Clodsire - Evolve Paldean Wooper to get a Clodsire that knows the Charged Attack Mega Horn.

Timed Research

Timed Research will be available during the event. Complete tasks to earn a Rainy Lure Module and Unova Stones. This Timed Research will be available between Saturday, December 21, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Community Day Continued Timed Research

For December Community Day 2024, Trainers that log in between Saturday, December 21, at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. local time will receive Timed Research awarding daily encounters with Community Day Pokémon from 2024 with Special Backgrounds.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. local time.

Field Research

Field Research leading to encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days in 2024 will be available. In addition, for December Community Day 2024, team up with your community and you might find rare Field Research leading to encounters with these featured Pokémon with Special Backgrounds—if you’re lucky!

Stickers

You’ll be able to get stickers from all of 2024’s Community Days 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 2024.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/community-day-december-2024/

The festive season is upon us in Pokémon GO! Holiday Part 1 takes place from Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time and players can get Dedenne wearing holiday attire.

Celebrate the festive season during the Holiday Part 1 event in Pokémon GO!

Holiday Part 1 - Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP from catching Pokémon.
• 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.

Pokémon Debut

A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

Dedenne wearing holiday attire

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

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Sandygast—if you’re lucky!

Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Diglett
Swinub
Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon
Numel
Snover
Darumaka
Litleo
Bergmite
Sandygast

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids:
Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit
Psyduck wearing holiday attire
Dedenne wearing holiday attire
Sandygast

Three-Star Raids:
Stantler wearing a holiday outfit
Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit
Cryogonal

Mega Raids:
Mega Latias
Mega Latios

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Hisuian Growlithe
Pichu with summer flair
Spheal wearing a holiday scarf
Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon
Amaura
Charcadet

: If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

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

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• Two Premium Battle Passes
• One Incubator
• 1,500 Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon

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 Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and raid-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store

New deals will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event!

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Ultra Holiday Box will net you one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies!*
For US$6.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box will include tickets for the Holiday Part 1 and Holiday Part 2 events and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!
*Limit one purchase per customer

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/holiday-part1-2024/