Pokémon GO’s Holiday Part 2 event will run from December 22 to July 18, 2025. The big news is the introduction of Shiny Cetoddle, which many are eager to catch. There will also be holiday-themed Wooloo and Dubwool, with Dubwool evolving from the costumed Wooloo. During this event, you will earn double XP for catching Pokémon and a 50% bonus for Raid Battles, making it a great time to play.
Plenty of activities will include special Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges that offer rewards like Stardust, Poké Balls and encounters with Pokémon. Raids will feature a wide range of Pokémon,from one-star raids with Cetoddle to five-star raidswith Giratina (Altered Forme), along with Mega Raids featuring Latias and Abomasnow. Make sure to usecodes inPokémon GOfor some free items to use in the event.
All Pokémon Debuts During Holiday Part 2 Event
Every Pokémon Appearing For The First Time
ThePokémon GOHoliday Part 2 event will bring some new Pokémon for you to get. The biggest highlight is thefirst appearance of Shiny Cetoddle, a unique Ice-type Pokémon that you can catch in a special gray and orange color. You will have plenty of chances to find Shiny Cetoddle, especially in raids where it’s more likely to show up.
In addition to Shiny Cetoddle, the event also features costumed versions of two popular Pokémon. Wooloo, the adorable sheep Pokémon, will be wearing a festive outfit and can be found in the wild during the event. When youevolve Wooloo into Dubwool, the Pokémon will also be in a holiday costume, which requires 50 Wooloo candies. There’s also a chance to find shiny versions of these costumed Pokémon, making it even more thrilling for trainers trying to complete their collections.
Increased Spawns & Wild Encounters During The Holiday Part 2 Event
Even More Encounters
ThePokémon GOHoliday Part 2 event features more frequent appearances of certain Pokémon in the game. You will see a boost in wild encounters with familiar Pokémon likeAlolan Rattata, Galarian Zigzagoon, Murkrow, Blitzle, Vanillite, and Tynamo, giving them more chances to catch them or complete research tasks. The rare Pokémon Absol will also have a higher chance of showing up, but it’s still rare overall.Pokémon GOwill likely do this to ensure more players attend the event.
Pokémon GO Player Escapes A Very Scary Situation Thanks To The In-Game Map & Trails
A group of hikers were trapped for hours in a forest, when one of them remembered how detailed the trails were from Pokémon GO and saved the day.
The event also makes Incense more effective, increasing your chances of finding specific Pokémon. On even-numbered days,Pokémon GO’s Incensewill attract Snorlax, Blitzle, Yamask, Lampent, and Holiday Attire Wooloo, while on odd-numbered days, trainers can findGalarian Zigzagoon, Togetic, Foongus, Furfrou, and Cetoddle. With both the boosted wild encounters and the effects of Incense, it’s an excellent time for catching Pokémon.
Even still, the event won’t last very long, so you only havethree days to get the even-numberedPokémon andthree days to get the odd-numberedPokémon. Once the days are done, the Pokémon will return to their regular spawn rates. However, you can still always use Incense to help yourself find Pokémon.
All Raids During The Holiday Part 2 Event
Keep An Eye Out For Raid Opportunities
In the 2024Pokémon GOHoliday Part 2 event, you can participate in a variety of raid battles with different levels of difficulty. This allows everyone to find various Pokémon, including some shiny versions. In one-star raids, you will face easier challenges and can findAlolan Vulpix, Galarian Darumaka, Litwick, and the exciting debut of Shiny Cetoddle. This makes getting the shiny version attainable for all skill levels.
Three-star raids are tougher and feature Pokémon likeSnorlax, Banette, Zebstrika, and Toucannon. Although shiny versions aren’t guaranteed in these raids, you generally have a better chance of finding shiny Pokémon during the event. Unfortunately, this is not recommended to newer players, only those who have built up their Pokémon to beat one-star raids more easily.
You should be at least level 30 or above for three-star raids, and their attackers should be over level 30. For a five-star, it’s at least level 75. Keep an eye on theraid schedule for December 2024to see what you should be online for.
The higher-level raids are even more challenging and rewarding. Mega Raids will feature different Mega Pokémon over time. Mega Latias will be availableuntil December 26 at 10:00 AM local time, and thenMega Abomasnowwill take over. Lastly, five-star raids will includeGiratina (Altered Forme),starting December 26 at 10:00 AM local time. This legendary Pokémon is a tough opponent, but catching it can be a great addition to any collection.
All The Holiday Part 2 Event Rewards
All The Rewards
ThePokémon GOHoliday Part 2 (2024) event brings many rewards for trainers. The event includes special Field Research tasks that let you find holiday-themed Pokémon. For $5 (or the local equivalent), trainers can access exclusive Timed Research. The rewards for this include oneGlacial Lure Module, two Incense, and a Wooloo Jacketfor the trainer’s avatar.
Remember that all purchases, including gifts, are non-refundable, and trainers can’t use PokéCoins for them.
Players who have reached “Great Friends” status can buy and gift these Timed Research tickets to others. Also, remember that Timed Research has to be completed by 8:00 PM local time on Friday, August 24, 2025, or you will lose the rewards. Aside from that, during the event, catching Pokémon gives trainers double XP, and Raid Battles gives a 50% XP bonus.
Pokémon GO: Best Teams For The Master League & Holiday Cup: Little Edition
These are the best teams & alternatives you’re able to choose in the Master League and Holiday Cup: Little Edition taking place in Pokémon GO this December.
In addition to catching Pokémon, theevent has an extended Daily Adventure Incense duration, which lasts twice as long from July 18, 2025, to June 01, 2025, giving you more chances to find Pokémon. Completing special tasks and challenges related to the event earns Stardust, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and more encounters with event Pokémon.
The in-game shop will also have new avatar items, like a Staryu and Marshtomp sweater, which you can buy during and after the event. ThePokémon GOWeb Store offers special bundles, such as an Ultra Holiday Box and a Holiday Ultra Ticket Box, which include various in-game items and event tickets.
