Pokémon GO Winter Holiday: Part 1 event runs from Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time, and debuts Mega Glalie and Shiny Bergmite in Pokémon GO!
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Winter Holiday Part 1
Mega Glalie debuts!
Glalie (Mega)Mega Glalie will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
Event Bonuses
- Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time
- Trainers can store up to 40 Gifts until the end of the event
- 50% more XP for winning Raid Battles
- Special Holiday themed Avatar items and stickers
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
if you’re lucky:
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7km Eggs.
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Raids.
1-Star Raids
Related raid guides: Pikachu, Spheal, Bergmite, Alolan Vulpix & Galarian Darumaka.
3-Star Raids
Related raid guides: Glaceon, Stantler, Lapras & Cloyster.
5-Star Raids
Mega Raids
Field Research
Task | Reward |
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Catch 7 Ice-type Pokémon | |
Catch 5 Different Species of Pokémon | |
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon | Jynx |
Send 5 Gifts to Friends | Pikachu Winter Costume |
Send 3 Gifts and add a Sticker to each |
|
Open 5 Gifts | Vulpix (Alola) |
Hatch an Egg | Sneasel |
Win a Raid | Glaceon Winter Costume |
Winter Holiday Timed Research
🎟️ Ticket Exclusive | US$5.00
Complete the research tasks to earn an event-themed avatar pose!
Other Timed Research rewards include:
- Two Incubators
- One Incense
- Abomasnow Mega Energy
- Various event-themed Pokémon encounters
IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that the Winter Holiday Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. until December 30, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time!
Winter Holiday Timed Research (2/4)
🏆 Stage rewards
- 1× Incubator
- Mr. Mime (Galarian)
- 50× Abomasnow Mega Energy
Winter Holiday Timed Research (3/4)
Task | Reward |
---|---|
Walk 2km | Vanillite |
Send 7 gifts to friends | Stantler |
Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon | Castform (Snowy) |
🏆 Stage rewards
- 1× Incubator
- Darumaka (Galarian)
- 50× Abomasnow Mega Energy
Winter Holiday Timed Research (4/4)
Task | Reward |
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Hatch an egg | Vulpix (Alola) |
Catch 8 different species of Ice-type Pokémon | Sandshrew (Alola) |
Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon | Lapras |
🏆 Stage rewards
- Gifted Pose
- Mr. Mime (Galarian)
Featured Attacks
CobalionSacred Sword is available on Cobalion during the Winter Holiday Part 1 event.
Sacred Sword
- Fighting-type charge move
- Trainer Battles: 60 Power
- Gyms and raids: 55 Power
Cobalion caught from Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know Sacred Sword.
Avatar items and stickers
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Avatar Items
The following new avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- Holiday Pajama Top
- Holiday Pajama Bottoms
- Holiday Pajama Slippers
- Gifting Pose
- Holiday Hat
- Holiday Beard
- Holiday Suit