Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:

Ring in 2025 with Pokémon GO

Festive fireworks, costumed Pokémon, and riveting research await.

Anew year means new events, which includes the Pokémon GO New Year’s 2025 event featuring fireworks, costumed Pokémon, raids, research, and more. From December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, colorful fireworks will light up the in-game skies and Trainers will receive 2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws. Wild Pokémon are dressing to impress, so take this chance to encounter Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon, Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit, and Wurmple wearing a party hat.

The following Pokémon will be among the first to appear in raids in 2025.

One-Star Raids
- Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie
Three-Star Raids
- Raticate wearing a party hat
- Wobbuffet wearing a party hat

New Year, New Research

If your New Year’s resolution is to complete more research in Pokémon GO, it’s your lucky day! The Pokémon GO New Year’s 2025 event boasts Field Research, Timed Research, and paid Timed Research. Trainers that complete event Field Research tasks can earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Take on Timed Research to earn Stardust and event-themed Pokémon. Paid Timed Research is available for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Trainers who complete this research before it expires on January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time can earn three Premium Battle Passes, three Lucky Eggs, 2,025 Stardust, and event-themed Pokémon encounters including Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie, Raticate wearing a party hat, Wobbuffet wearing a party hat, and more.

Happy New Year, Trainers!

Source: Pokemon.com

Celebrate with Pokémon GO’s New Year’s 2025 event!

New Year’s 2025

Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

2,025 XP for catching Pokémon with Excellent Throws.

Explore with Decor

During this event, festive fireworks will light up the skies. We hope you enjoy the colorful decor!

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*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

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*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.

Complete tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

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.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

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!*

*Limit one purchase per customer

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team