Pokémon GO’s New Year’s 2025 event | Dates & Times
Pokémon GO is celebrating New Year’s 2025 with a festive event featuring costumed Pokémon, bonuses, and fireworks! Encounter festive Pokémon wearing party hats and other New Year’s-themed attire.
Here’s a summary of what you can expect:
Dates & Times:
- Start: Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time
- End: Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Features:
- Costumed Pokémon: Encounter festive Pokémon wearing party hats and other New Year’s-themed attire. Some of the featured Pokémon include:
- Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon
- Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit
- Wurmple wearing a party hat
- Shiny Pokémon: Increased chance of encountering Shiny versions of the featured costumed Pokémon.
- XP Bonus: Earn 2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws.
- Fireworks: Enjoy a dazzling display of fireworks in the in-game sky throughout the event.
- Event-themed PokéStop Showcases: Participate in Showcases at PokéStops featuring event-themed Pokémon.
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Event Bonuses
- 2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws.
Tips for the Event:
- Stock up on Poké Balls: You’ll need plenty of Poké Balls to catch all the costumed Pokémon.
- Practice your Excellent Throws: Take advantage of the XP bonus by mastering your throwing technique.
- Explore different areas: To maximize your chances of encountering rare and Shiny Pokémon, visit a variety of locations.
- Participate in PokéStop Showcases: Show off your best event-themed Pokémon and compete for rewards.
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Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!
Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon
Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit
Wurmple wearing a party hat
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!
One-Star Raids
Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie
Three-Star Raids
Raticate wearing a party hat
Wobbuffet wearing a party hat
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Three Premium Battle Passes
- Three Lucky Eggs
- 2,025 Stardust
- Event-themed Pokémon encounters, including Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie, Raticate wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, and more.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Additional Notes:
- This event follows the Holiday Part 1 and Part 2 events, which also feature costumed Pokémon and bonuses.
- Don’t miss your last chance to purchase the Ultra Holiday Box from the Pokémon GO Web Store for extra storage and Rare Candies.
Have fun celebrating the New Year in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Holiday Box
Don’t miss your last chance to purchase the Ultra Holiday Box!
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Ultra Holiday Box will net you one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies!
