Pokémon GO’s Holiday Part 1 event ran from December 17 to December 22, 2024, and has ended. Its headline bonuses were 2× catch XP and half hatch distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event. Holiday-attire Dedenne debuted, and the announcement marked the first opportunity to encounter Shiny Sandygast in Pokémon GO. Here’s what the event included.
When was Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1 2024?
The event ran from Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time. It is over; the bonuses, encounters, research, and offers below are historical details, not currently available event content. Niantic’s event announcement has the original schedule.
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What bonuses and Pokémon debuted?
- 2× catch XP: Trainers earned twice the usual XP from catching Pokémon during the event.
- Half hatch distance: Eggs placed in Incubators during the event required half their normal hatch distance.
- Holiday Dedenne: Dedenne wearing holiday attire made its Pokémon GO debut.
- Shiny Sandygast: The announcement described the event as the first opportunity to encounter Shiny Sandygast in Pokémon GO.
Which Pokémon appeared in the wild?
These Pokémon appeared more frequently in the wild during the event:
- Alolan Sandshrew*
- Alolan Diglett*
- Swinub*
- Delibird wearing a holiday ribbon*
- Numel*
- Snover*
- Darumaka*
- Litleo*
- Bergmite*
- Sandygast
An asterisk indicates that the Pokémon could be Shiny, following the convention in the announcement. The official event announcement lists the wild encounters.
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Which Pokémon were in raids?
| Raid tier | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| One-star | Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit*; Psyduck wearing holiday attire*; Dedenne wearing holiday attire*; Sandygast* |
| Three-star | Stantler wearing a holiday outfit*; Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday outfit*; Cryogonal* |
| Mega Raids | Mega Latias*; Mega Latios* |
The asterisks retain the announcement’s notation for Pokémon that could be Shiny. The raid line-up is from the official Holiday Part 1 announcement.
What was in 7 km Eggs?
Eggs obtained during the event could hatch the following Pokémon from the announced 7 km pool:
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- Hisuian Growlithe*
- Pichu with summer flair*
- Spheal wearing a holiday scarf*
- Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon*
- Amaura*
- Charcadet
An asterisk means the Pokémon could hatch Shiny, as marked in the announcement. See Niantic’s original 7 km Egg list.
What research and collection activities were available?
- Field Research: Event-themed tasks were available, with event-themed Pokémon among the encounter rewards. The announcement did not specify individual task requirements.
- Collection Challenges: Catch-focused and raid-focused challenges awarded Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls.
- PokéStop Showcases: Event-themed Showcases were announced.
What did the paid Timed Research include?
An optional ticket cost US$2.00 or the equivalent local pricing tier. Its listed rewards were two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, 1,500 Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Tasks had to be completed and rewards claimed by Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so this research is no longer available. The ticket could be gifted to friends at Great Friends level or higher, could not be bought with PokéCoins, and was non-refundable subject to applicable law and the announcement’s stated exceptions. Details are in Niantic’s event announcement.
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- Spin PokéStops or throw Poké Balls automatically in Pokémon GO for hands-free gameplay (and Great Balls and Ultra Balls can be thrown too!)
Which Web Store offers were listed?
Two event-period offers were listed, each limited to one purchase per customer. Both have expired.
| Offer | Listed price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Holiday Box | US$4.99 or local equivalent | One Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies |
| Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box | US$6.99 or local equivalent | Tickets for Holiday Part 1 and Part 2, plus one bonus Premium Battle Pass |
These were historical Web Store offers announced for the event period, not current purchase options. The announcement lists both boxes.
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