Programmers, this one’s for you! Porygon, the Virtual Pokémon, will be featured during Pokémon GO Community Day Classic on January 20th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

January 2024 Community Day Classic: Porygon

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Porygon, the Virtual Pokémon, will be featured during January Community Day Classic!

Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Porygon will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Porygon-Z - Evolve Porygon2 (Porygon’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Porygon-Z that knows the Charged Attack Tri Attack.
Tri Attack - Trainer Battles: 65 power and has a chance of lowering the opposing Pokémon’s Attack and Defense - Gyms and raids: 75 power

Community Day Classic Special Research story

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Porygon Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story.
• 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.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Catch XP
: 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 Classic for a surprise!

Timed Research

Timed Research awarding three Upgrades and three Sinnoh Stones will be available between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

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

Pokéstop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Classic Box

A Community Day Classic Box featuring 120 Ultra Balls, 15 Silver Pinap Berries, six Basic Incubators, and one Incense will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for $9.99.

Event bundles

Two bundles will be available during this event. Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

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.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-classic-porygon/

Niantic has announced the first event for Pokémon GO in 2024. Pokémon GO's New Year’s 2024 event will take place from Monday, January 1st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate the start of 2024 with a grand event!

Celebrate the start of the year with our New Year’s event! Keep an eye out for costumed Pokémon making their debuts, new avatar items, and the return of some familiar Pokémon wearing party hats. Let’s kick off 2024 in style!

Pokémon GO New Year’s 2024

Monday, January 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!


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

Explore with decor

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

Event Bonuses

: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.
: 1/4 Hatch Distance for the first three Eggs hatched during the event using the Pokémon GO Egg hatching widget.*

*These bonuses will not stack.
The Pokémon GO Egg hatching widget is available on iOS and Android devices. To learn how to add a widget to your device home screen, you can refer to our Help Center article.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon , Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit , Darumaka
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Bronzor

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Bulbasaur wearing a party hat , Charmander wearing a party hat , Squirtle wearing a party hat , Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit , Wurmple wearing a party hat
Three-Star Raids: Raticate wearing a party hat , Nidorino wearing a party hat , Gengar wearing a party hat , Wobbuffet wearing a party hat
Five-Star Raids: Buzzwole (Americas), Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific), Pheromosa (Europe)
Mega Raids: Mega Ampharos

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.


Pichu wearing a party hat Cleffa , Igglybuff , Togepi , Tyrogue , Smoochum , Elekid , Magby , Azurill , Wynaut

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

Field Research task encounters

New Year’s–themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust! The following Pokémon will also be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


Some Trainers might even encounter the following.

New avatar item

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

Darumaka Hat

Event bundles

Check out the New Year’s Box in the in-game shop during this event! For 99 PokéCoins, you will get one Incubator and one Premium Battle Pass.

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. Complete the research tasks to encounter event-specific Pokémon and earn Stardust, XP, and PokéCoins!


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

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before January 3, 2024, 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 ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Monday, January 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/new-year-2024/

Rowlet is the featured Pokémon for the January 2024 Community Day which takes place on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Dartrix with Remote Raid Passes. If there are dangerous storms, health restrictions or other reasons that would endanger you during the time period for this event in your area, please do not force yourself to venture out to participate in this event. Damage to devices may also occur in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

January 2024 Community Day: Rowlet

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Rowlet, the Grass Quill Pokémon, will be featured during the first Community Day of 2024!
Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Rowlet will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Decidueye - Evolve Dartrix (Rowlett's Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Decidueye that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Frenzy Plant - Trainer Battles: 100 power - Gyms and raids: 100 power

Attack availability updates

Decidueye - Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Decidueye will be able to learn the Charged Attack Spirit Shackle.
Spirit Shackle - Trainer Battles: 50 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage. Gyms and raids: 70 power

Community Day Special Research story

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Rowlet Community Day–exclusive Special Research story.
• 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.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 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 (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 three for the day.*
: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

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

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Rowlet to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-star Raid Battles

Dartrix will be appearing in four-star raids!


You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these Raid Battles.

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Dartrix, additional Rowlet will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!*

*Rowlet that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during January Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Bundle

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 120 Ultra Balls, 15 Silver Pinap Berries, six Incubators, and one Incense will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for $9.99.

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/en/post/communityday-january-2024-rowlet/

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!


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

Event Bonuses

: 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.
: 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.


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

: 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.


One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing holiday attire , Alolan Vulpix , Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon , Crabrawler, Cetoddle
Three-Star Raids: Dewgong, Lapras , Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon , Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit
: 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.


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

: 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!


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

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

New avatar items and stickers

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


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

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!


New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!


You can use 50 Cetoddle Candy to evolve Cetoddle into Cetitan

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

Event Bonuses

: 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.
: 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.


Pikachu wearing holiday attire , Alolan Sandshrew , Seel , Eevee wearing a holiday hat , Swinub , Stantler wearing a holiday outfit , Spheal wearing a holiday scarf , Galarian Darumaka , Cryogonal , Bergmite , Cetoddle
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Sneasel , Piloswine, Amaura
: 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.


One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing holiday attire , Alolan Sandshrew , Spheal wearing a holiday scarf , Crabrawler, Cetoddle
Three-Star Raids: Dewgong, Lapras , Stantler wearing a holiday outfit , Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit
: 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.


Eevee wearing a holiday hat , Smoochum , Galarian Darumaka , Amaura
: 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!


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

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

New avatar items and stickers

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


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/

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!


: 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/

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.


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

Event Bonuses

: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Snorunt, Shiny Cryogonal, and Shiny Bergmite.
: 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.


: 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/

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!


Vulpix , Ponyta , Krabby , Voltorb

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

Event bonus

: 3× XP for catching Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Bulbasaur , Charmander , Squirtle , Vulpix , Oddish , Ponyta , Krabby , Voltorb , Koffing , Rhyhorn , Goldeen
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!: Dratini
: 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!


: 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?


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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


One-Star Raids: Staryu , Omanyte , Kabuto
Three-Star Raids: Chansey , Scyther , Snorlax
: 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!


Bulbasaur , Charmander , Squirtle , Vulpix , Abra , Machop , Geodude , Ponyta , Gastly , Krabby , Voltorb
: 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/

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/

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

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.


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

: 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!


Hisuian Growlithe , Togepi , Sneasel , Hisuian Sneasel , Bonsly , Espurr

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

Event bonuses

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


Eevee , Hisuian Sneasel , Wooloo

: 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.


Hisuian Sneasel , Feebas , Wooloo, Pawmi

: 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/