One of the most highly anticipated events of the year in Pokemon GO is none other than the Holiday event, full of festive winter celebrations. With Pokemon GO now having entered the event lineup for December 2025, the Holiday Part 1 2025 event has now been revealed. If you’re wondering which Pokemon, costumes, and bonuses will be up for grabs, all relevant information has been summarized below.
Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 2025 Event Features & Rewards
The Holiday Part 1 event in Pokemon GO has been announced to kick off on December 18, 2025, at 10 AM local time, and will run until December 24, 2025, at 10 AM local time. There are some special event bonuses that players can make the most of to gain additional resources, Pokemon, and XP. Many of these rewards are related/linked to the GO Pass tracks.
All Event Bonuses During Pokemon GO’s Holiday Part 1 2025
- Increased chance to hatch Shiny Pichu wearing a festive hat and Shiny Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon from 7 km Eggs.
- 2x XP from sending Gifts.
- 2x Stardust from opening Gifts.
- Additional items may be rewarded from opening Gifts.
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
- 50% more XP for winning Raid Battles.
- 2x XP from catching Pokemon.
There are also a wide variety of Pokemon available during the event, which includes several new costumed variants.
Three-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Wild encounters
Lastly, there will be additional holiday-themed avatar items added during the event. These items will also continue to be available after the Holiday Part 1 event ends.
- Charjabug Bag
- Sudowoodo Holiday Sweater
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