Celebrate the festive season during the Holiday Part 1 event in Pokémon GO! Starting from Tuesday, December 17, you will be able to encounter Shiny Sandygast for the first time in Pokémon GO!
Shiny Sandygast is accompanied by a number of festive Pokémon, thematic Raids, winter-themed 7km Eggs, and event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks. Here’s what’s coming this
Event info
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Starts 📅 – Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. local time
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Ends 📅 – Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time
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2× XP from catching Pokémon.
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1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
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Pokémon Debuts
A new costumed Dedenne wearing holiday attire (*) will appear during this event! Alongside Dedenne, shiny Sandygast will debut!
Shiny Sandygast and Palossand
(*) If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Sandygast—if you’re lucky!
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Related raid guides: Stantler, Glaceon and Cryogonal.
Mega Raids
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Related raid guides: Mega Latios
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
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Growlithe (Hisuian)
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Pichu
Summer flair
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Spheal
Wearing a holiday scarf
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Cubchoo
Wearing a holiday ribbon
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Amaura
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Charcadet
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
| Field Research | Rewards |
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| Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon |
Sandygast
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| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Eevee
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| Catch 15 Fire-type Pokémon |
Eevee
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| Catch 20 Ice-type Pokémon |
Cryogonal
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Timed Research: Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing
You are able to access this event-exclusive Timed Research for free. Timed Research rewards include the following.
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing (1/4)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 10 Fire or Ice-type Pokémon |
10×
Great Ball
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| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
Bergmite
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| Explore 2km |
Sandygast
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Rewards
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1000×
Stardust
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1000×
XP
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing Branched Choices
Pick between continuing with Spark or Sierra.
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing (2/4, Spark)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon |
10×
Pinap Berry
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| Take snapshots of 5 different wild Pokémon |
20×
Poke Ball
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| Complete 5 Field Research tasks |
500×
Stardust
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Rewards
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Vulpix (Alola)
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2000×
XP
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing (3/4, Spark)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 25 Ice-type Pokémon |
10×
Ultra Ball
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| Power up Ice-type Pokémon 10 times |
20×
Golden Razz Berry
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| Collect MP from 3 Power Spots |
100×
Max Particle
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Rewards
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Sandygast
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2000×
XP
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2000×
XP
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing (2/4, Sierra)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon |
10×
Pinap Berry
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| Take snapshots of 5 different wild Pokémon |
20×
Poke Ball
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| Complete 5 Field Research tasks |
500×
Stardust
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Rewards
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Vulpix
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2000×
XP
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing (3/4, Sierra)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 25 Fire-type Pokémon |
10×
Ultra Ball
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| Power up Fire-type Pokémon 10 times |
20×
Golden Razz Berry
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| Collect MP from 3 Power Spots |
100×
Max Particle
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Rewards
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Sandygast
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2000×
XP
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2000×
XP
Holiday Part 1: Shore Thing (4/4)
| Task | Reward |
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| Claim Reward |
2500×
XP
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Rewards
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2500×
Stardust
Expiration Note
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and raid-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, Poké Balls, and Great Balls.
Holiday Part 1 Collection Challenge: Ice to Meet You
Rewards
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2000×
Stardust
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15×
Great Ball
Holiday Part 1 Collection Challenge: Hot to Go
Rewards
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2000×
Stardust
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15×
Great Ball
Holiday Part 1 Collection Challenge: Festive Friend
Rewards
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10×
Poke Ball
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10×
Great Ball
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
New deals will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event!
- For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Ultra Holiday Box will net you one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies! (*)
- For US$6.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box will include tickets for the Holiday Part 1 and Holiday Part 2 events and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!
(*) Limit one purchase per customer
