Pokémon Go has just shared information about the upcoming Winter Holiday Part 1 for 2025. This seasonal event follows the recent comeback of Gigantamax Snorlax during the Max Battle Day. In the same way, it arrives after the Journey to Paldea Event. Among the lineup of features are new costumed Pokémon. There are also bonuses and rewards for players of the AR mobile game.
Costumed Pokémon Debuts and Wild Encounters
According to Niantic, three new characters are coming to the game for the first time. What makes their arrival special is that they will be costumed Pokémon. Trainers can expect to see the following:
- Charjabug in a holiday attire
- Sudowoodo in a holiday attire
- Vikavolt in a holiday attire
These three characters have a chance to appear in their shiny versions.
Players will be able to transform a Charjabug wearing holiday attire into Vikavolt wearing holiday attire using 100 Grubbin Candy. To do this, they have to make sure they are near an active Magnetic Lure Module.
At the same time, trainers get the opportunity to face event-themed Pokémon in the wild. Specifically, they might find Snorunt, Spheal, Swinub, and many more. On top of that, players can encounter holiday-themed Charjabug and Sudowoodo.
Winter Holiday Bonuses and Egg Hatches
Based on the official announcement, the event offers perks to GO Pass: Winter Holiday 2025 owners who reach Major Milestones. The possible rewards are split into three tiers.
First Tier:
- Doubled XP after sending Gifts
- Doubled Stardust after sending Gifts (GO Pass Deluxe)
Second Tier:
- More item rewards after opening gifts
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for placing eggs in an Incubator during the event (GO Pass Deluxe)
Third Tier:
- Plus 50% XP after winning Raid Battles
- Doubled XP for catching Pokémon (GO Pass Deluxe)
The event also boosts the chances of hatching Shiny Pichu in a festive hat and Shiny Cubchoo in a holiday ribbon from 7 km Eggs. Similarly, these kinds of eggs can help trainers get Cryogonal and Snom with Shiny potential.
Additional Features of Winter Holiday Part 1
The developers also said that the celebration brings Three-Star Raids. Particularly, these battles will feature Charjabug, Hisuian Avalugg, and Sudowoodo.
Players even have the option to join event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these activities allows them to claim Stardust and more Pokémon encounters.
During the event, trainers can buy the Charjabug Bag and Sudowoodo Holiday Sweater at the in-game shop.
Availability and Important Reminders
Part 1 of the Winter Holiday in Pokémon Go runs from December 18 (Thursday) at 10 AM to December 24 (Wednesday) at 10 AM local time.
As always, Niantic tells all of its loyal trainers to stay aware of their surroundings while playing. In the same way, the developer reminds them to abide by the guidelines for safe gaming.
