Pokémon GO's New Year's Celebration Returns! Get Ready for Festive Fun!

Pokémon GO is celebrating the New Year with its annual festive event, running from December 30th to January 1st, 2025. This year's event promises themed bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and plenty of ways to ring in the new year in style. Following the Community Day event (December 21st-22nd), prepare for a week of New Year's festivities!

Enjoy boosted rewards, including a whopping 2,025 XP for each Pokémon caught with an Excellent Throw. Immerse yourself in the celebratory atmosphere with festive decorations and fireworks illuminating the skies.

Keep an eye out for special Pokémon appearances! Jigglypuff (with a ribbon), Hoothoot (in a New Year's outfit), and Wurmple (sporting a party hat) will be more common in the wild, with a chance to encounter their Shiny forms.

Raids are also getting a festive makeover! One-star raids feature a snowflake-hat-wearing Pikachu, while three-star raids bring party-hat-adorned Raticate and Wobbuffet. Shiny rates are increased for all three.

Complete Field Research and Timed Research tasks for extra encounters and rewards. A paid Timed Research ($2) offers exclusive rewards: three Premium Battle Passes, three Lucky Eggs, 2,025 Stardust, and event Pokémon encounters.

Don't forget the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) in the Pokémon GO Web Store, including Pokémon Storage and Item Bag upgrades, plus 17 Rare Candies. And be sure to check for available Pokémon Go codes for some free goodies!