Pokémon Go Christmas Event: 'Holiday Part 1' Arrives Soon

Get ready for the Pokémon Go Holiday festivities! Niantic's Holiday Part One event kicks off December 17th and runs through the 22nd, bringing a flurry of bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and seasonal challenges.

Double XP for catching Pokémon and halved Egg hatch distances await! A new costumed Dedenne (with a shiny variant!) makes its debut, alongside the first-ever appearance of Shiny Sandygast.

Explore the wild for Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka. Raids feature a festive lineup: Pikachu and Psyduck in holiday outfits in one-star raids, Glaceon and Cryogonal in higher-tier raids, and Mega Latias and Mega Latios in Mega Raids.

Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the potential for Hisuian Growlithe or a ribbon-adorned Cubchoo. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks (or the $2.00 Timed Research) for encounters with costumed Pokémon, Premium Battle Passes, and other rewards.

Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your holiday Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases! Don't forget to claim your free Pokémon Go codes!

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