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Nacli, Naclstack and Gargancl debut during the Pokémon GO’s Journey to Paldea event that runs from December 2 to December 9, 2025. The event features different Pokémon each day, and has boosted odds for encountering Shiny Larvitar and Shiny Bagon!
Here are all the bonuses, research, and Pokémon you can encounter during the Journey to Paldea event in Pokémon GO.
Event Highlights
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Shiny |
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Debuts |
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Spawns |
Rotating daily spawns that include: Larvitar, Drifloon, Skrelp, Misdreavus, Bagon, Clauncher and Nacli |
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Nacli Family Debut
Nacli, the Salt Rock Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut! You can use 25 Nacli Candy to evolve Nacli into Naclstack and 100 Nacli Candy to evolve Naclstack into Garganacl.
Wild Encounters
During the Journey to Paldea event,
All Days of the Event
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild on certain dates:
December 2, 4, 6, and 8
December 3, 5, 7, and 9
Notes on Event Spawns
- You’ll have an increased chance of encountering shiny Larvitar and Bagon in the wild.
- During December Community Day 2025, featured Pokémon from that event will appear on these days from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Featured Pokémon on December 2 and 9 will start appearing at 10:00 a.m. local time and end at 8:00 p.m. local time, respectively.
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete these tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon:
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | |
| Make 10 Great Throws |
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids during the event:
3-Star Raids
Related raid guides:
Collection Challenges
Event-exclusive Collection Challenges are coming.
Complete the catch-themed Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Scarlet Collection Challenge
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
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Violet Collection Challenge
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
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Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- 3,000 Stardust
- Two Premium Battle Passes
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Larvitar, Bagon, and Nacli
| Task | Rewards |
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| Catch 3 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 3 Pokémon |
Bagon
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| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Bagon
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| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Bagon
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| Catch 12 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 12 Pokémon |
Bagon
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| Catch 16 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 16 Pokémon |
Bagon
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| Catch 18 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 18 Pokémon |
Bagon
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| Catch 20 Pokémon |
Larvitar
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| Catch 20 Pokémon |
Bagon
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Rewards
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3000×
Stardust
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2×
Raid Pass
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Nacli
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Event Details
Date & Time
The Journey to Paldea event runs from Tuesday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Journey to Paldea event:
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The Nacli family will debut during the event
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Increased chance to encounter shiny Larvitar and Bagon
2x XP for winning raids
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon
Shop
The Journey to Paldea Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and five Ultra Balls at no additional cost.
