Pokémon Go Rings in Holiday Cheer with Christmas Festivities

Get ready for the Pokémon Go Holiday Part One event! Running from December 17th to 22nd, this festive event brings double XP for catching Pokémon, halved egg hatching distances, and exciting new encounters.

This event introduces a costumed Dedenne (with a shiny variant!), and the first-ever appearance of Shiny Sandygast. Expect to find Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka in the wild.

Raids will feature a holiday-themed roster: One-star raids include Pikachu and Psyduck in festive outfits. Three-star raids offer Glaceon (Undersea Holiday outfit) and Cryogonal, while Mega Latias and Mega Latios will appear in Mega Raids.

Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the chance to hatch 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 more.

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 goodies!

The Pokémon Go Web Store offers limited-time deals: an Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) with storage upgrades and Rare Candies, and a Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99) with event access and a Premium Battle Pass. Stock up on supplies for the festivities!