Pokémon GO December 2024 events schedule is here! During December, Sinistea, Gigantamax Lapras, and new Dynamax Pokémon are debuting!
Here are all the Events, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Community Days that take place during the month of December 2024 in Pokémon GO. We also list out all the Raid bosses and PokéStop Showcases that are available throughout the month.
Pokémon GO December 2024 Events
Here are all the major events happening in December 2024 in Pokémon GO, as well as details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy this month.
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Just My Cup of Tea December 3 – December 7, 10:00 a.m. 08:00 p.m. |
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Aspiring Dragons Research Day December 7 – December 12, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day December 8, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Young & Wise December 10 – December 14, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Necrozma Fusion Raid Day December 14, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Holiday Part One December 17 – December 22, 10:0 a.m. – 9:59 a.m. |
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December Community Day December 21 – December 22, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Holiday Part Two December 22 – December 27, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m |
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Charged Embers Hatch Day December 29, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m |
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New Year’s 2025 December 30 – January 1, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m |
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Pokémon GO Raids December 2024
During December 2024, Genesect (Chill Drive) and Giratina Altered Forme will be available during different time periods.
Tier 5 Raids
Genesect and Giratina (December 3 – January 4)
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| December 3 – December 12 |
Genesect (Chill)
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Genesect Raid Guide |
| December 26 – January 4 |
Giratina (Altered)
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Altered Forme Giratina Raid Guide |
Mega Raids
During December Mega Banette, Mega Latios, Mega Latias and Mega Abomasnow raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times. All of them can be Shiny.
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| December 3 – December 12 |
Banette (Mega)
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Mega Banette Raid Guide |
| December 12 – December 19 |
Latios (Mega)
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Mega Latios Raid Guide |
| December 19 – December 26 |
Latias (Mega)
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Mega Latias Raid Guide |
| December 26 – January 4 |
Abomasnow (Mega)
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Mega Abomasnow Raid Guide |
Shadow Raids
Regice (Shadow)
Regice will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in December! Use our Shadow Regice Raid Guide to prepare.
Max Battles
During December new Max Battles will appear in Pokémon GO. Krabby, Cryogonal, Falinks, Beldum, Wooloo, Skwovet, Bulbasaur, Charmader, Squirtle, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble will feature.
| Dates | Featured Pokémon |
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| December 3 – December 9 | |
| December 9 – December 23 | |
| December 23 – January 6 |
Pokémon GO December 2024 Raid Hours
Here is the complete December 2024 Raid Hours schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Five Star Raids on these dates in December:
| Date | Raid Hour | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| December 4 |
Genesect (Chill)
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Genesect Raid Guide |
| December 11 |
Genesect (Chill)
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Genesect Raid Guide |
| December 18 |
Latios (Mega)
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Mega Latios Raid Guide |
| December 25 |
Latias (Mega)
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Mega Latias Raid Guide |
Pokémon GO December 2024 Max Mondays
Here is the complete December 2024 Max Mondays schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Max Battles on these dates in December:
| Date | Raid Hour |
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| December 2 |
Squirtle
Dynamax
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| December 9 |
Krabby
Dynamax
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| December 16 |
Charmander
Dynamax
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| December 23 |
Cryogonal
Dynamax
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| December 30 |
Bulbasaur
Dynamax
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Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours
Here is the complete December 2024 Pokémon Spotlight schedule to look forward to. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in December:
- December 3, 2024
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Sableye
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2× Catch Stardust
- December 10, 2024
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Murkrow
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2× Catch XP
- December 24, 2024
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Delibird
Wearing a Holiday Ribbon
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2× Transfer Candy
- December 31, 2024
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Togetic
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2× Evolution XP
Event Previews
Just My Cup of Tea
Just My Cup of Tea brings the debut of Sinistea, the Black Tea Pokémon, and its Evolution, Polteageist along with the shiny debut of Chill Drive Genesect! Runs from Tuesday, December 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Aspiring Dragons Research Day
Complete research tasks and potentially encounter shiny Skrelp, shiny Swablu, shiny Trapinch and shiny Horsea during the Aspiring Dragons Research Day! Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day takes place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! During the event, all Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles, and Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
Young and Wise
Young and Wise event focuses on young-themed Pokémon in Eggs and wise-themed Pokémon in Raids. Celebrate young enthusiasm and mature wisdom! Takes place from Tuesday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Necrozma Fusion Raid Day
Necrozma Fusion Raid Day brings the return of Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma to Pokémon GO, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Holiday Event 2024: Part One
Costume Dedenne and Shiny Sandygast make their debut in Pokémon GO during Part One of the Holiday Event 2024! Starting Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. and ending Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Holiday Event 2024: Part Two
Holiday Event Part Two brings Shiny Cetoddle and costumed Wooloo, thematic Raids and 12 days of Incense. Starts on Sunday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m. local time. 2x XP from Catching Pokémon!
December Community Day 2024
December Community Day 2024 takes place from Saturday, December 21st, 2024 and Sunday, December 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time and brings back all of the 2024 Community Day Pokémon, introduces some special backgrounds and more!
Charged Embers Hatch Day
Charged Embers Hatch Day is a Pokémon GO featuring Elekid and Magby! Elekid and Magby will hatch much more frequently from 2 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Elekid and Shiny Magby! Takes place on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO New Year’s 2025
Pokémon GO New Year Event (2025) – Starting from Monday, December 30, you will be able to encounter party themed costume Pokémon, enjoy festive fireworks on the in-game map and XP bonuses for excellent throws!
Research Breakthrough
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon. These Pokémon will appear as Research Breakthrough Rewards from December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. to March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards.
Season of Dual Destiny
December is the first month of Pokémon GO’s 17th Season, the Dual Destiny Season, that runs from December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. to March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Check out the Dual Destiny GBL Changes as well.
