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Winter Holiday 2023, Part 2

Article by Brian Tein

We've already got Part 1 comingbut we've got Part 2 coming up as well! The second half of this event brings new costumed Pokemon, and chances to catch other uncommon Pokemon.

Winter Holiday Part 2

Event Start Event End
December 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time December 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
  • At the start of the event, players will be able to choose a special bonus: either 2x Catch XP or 2x Catch Stardust.
  • Increased XP and Stardust from Gifts
  • New Avatar Items and Stickers will be available
  • Various Pokestop Showcases will be available
  • A new seasonal outfit for Psyduck and Golduck will be available
  • A selection of Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently
    • Among them, Pikachu, Eevee, Delibird, and Cubchoo will be available in holiday-themed outfits.
  • A selection of Pokemon will be available in raids
  • A selection of Pokemon will hatch from 2km Eggs collected during the event, and will have greater odds of being Shiny.
  • A selection of Pokemon will be available more frequently via Field Research
    • Among them, Pikachu, Psyduck, Stantler, Spheal, and Glaceon will be available with Holiday Outfits.
    • Mega Energy for Abomasnow and Glalie will also be available from research
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