Pokémon Go Celebrates New Year's Eve 2025

Pokémon GO's New Year's Celebration: A Festive Extravaganza!

Get ready to ring in 2025 with Pokémon GO's annual New Year's event, running from December 30th to January 1st! This year's festivities promise themed bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and exciting ways to start the new year.

Following the December 21st-22nd Community Day event featuring returning Community Day Pokémon, the New Year's event offers a fresh wave of excitement. One key highlight is the boosted XP—catch Pokémon with Excellent Throws to earn a whopping 2,025 XP each! Immerse yourself in the celebratory atmosphere with festive decorations and fireworks illuminating the skies.

Expect increased encounters with special, festively-dressed Pokémon. Keep an eye out for Ribbon Jigglypuff, New Year's Hoothoot, and Party Hat Wurmple, along with the possibility of encountering their Shiny variants.

Raids are also getting a festive makeover! One-star raids feature Snowflake Beanie Pikachu, while three-star raids bring Party Hat Raticate and Wobbuffet. All three boast increased Shiny rates during the event.

Complete Field Research and Timed Research tasks for extra Pokémon encounters. A $2 Paid Timed Research offers exclusive rewards, including three Premium Battle Passes, three Lucky Eggs, 2,025 Stardust, and event Pokémon encounters.

Don't forget the Ultra Holiday Box in the Pokémon GO Web Store for $4.99, containing a Pokémon Storage upgrade, an Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies. And remember to redeem those Pokémon Go codes for extra freebies!