Pokémon Go is getting ready for Christmas with the Holiday Part 1 event later this month

Get ready for festive fun in Pokémon GO! Niantic's Holiday Part One event is arriving soon, bringing a flurry of seasonal surprises from December 17th to 22nd. This exciting event features boosted rewards, special Pokémon encounters, and engaging challenges.

Double XP awaits for every Pokémon catch, and your Eggs will hatch twice as fast! A new costumed Dedenne, decked out in holiday finery, makes its debut, with a chance to snag its shiny variant. Shiny Sandygast also makes its first appearance.

Explore the wild for Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka. Raids offer a festive roster: one-star raids feature Pikachu and Psyduck in holiday outfits. Three-star raids challenge you with Glaceon (Undersea Holiday outfit) and Cryogonal, while Mega Latias and Mega Latios headline Mega Raids.

Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the potential to hatch Hisuian Growlithe or a holiday-ribboned Cubchoo. Event-themed Field Research tasks and a $2.00 Timed Research offer encounters with special Pokémon, Premium Battle Passes, and more.

Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your festive Pokémon at PokéStop Showcases! Don't forget to claim free goodies using available Pokémon GO codes.

The Pokémon GO Web Store offers two limited-time deals: the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) includes Pokémon Storage and Item Bag upgrades plus 17 Rare Candies, while the Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99) grants access to Holiday events and a Premium Battle Pass. Stock up on supplies for the holiday season!