Niantic Unveils Festive "Holiday Part 1" for Pokémon Go

Get ready for the Pokémon Go Holiday Part One event! Niantic is kicking off the festive season with a special event running from December 17th to 22nd, packed with bonuses, unique encounters, and seasonal challenges.

This event doubles your XP for catching Pokémon and cuts your Egg hatching distance in half. A new costumed Dedenne, sporting its holiday best, makes its debut, with a chance to catch a shiny variant! Shiny Sandygast also appears for the first time.

Expect to find Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka in the wild. Raids offer a festive roster: one-star raids feature Pikachu and Psyduck in holiday outfits; three-star raids include Glaceon and Cryogonal in special attire; and Mega Raids star Mega Latias and Mega Latios.

Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the possibility of hatching Hisuian Growlithe or a holiday-ribboned Cubchoo. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks (including a $2.00 Timed Research) for encounters with themed Pokémon, Premium Battle Passes, and other rewards.

Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your event Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases! Plus, don't forget to redeem those Pokémon Go codes for free items!

The Pokémon Go Web Store offers two limited-time deals: the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) and the Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99), offering storage upgrades, item bag upgrades, Rare Candies, and Premium Battle Passes. Stock up on supplies for the festivities!