Pokémon GO’s New Year’s event celebrates the start of the year with costumed Pokémon, festive fireworks, and more! December 30th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to January 1st, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/new-years-2025/