Coming this week in Pokémon GO, commencing 26th December, we say goodbye to 2022, and hello to 2023!
Winter Holiday Part 2
Eevee wearing a holiday hatFrom December 23 to December 31, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. local time to 08:00 p.m. local time, the second part of the Winter Holidays event occurs. We’ll announce more information as soon as we have it.
Eevee will make their debut wearing a special holiday hat! Evolve Eevee into all of their Eeveelutions to obtain them wearing a holiday hat too.
During Part 2 of the Winter Holiday event you’ll be able to make a wish via timed research. Branching paths will let you choose one of the following extra bonuses:
- 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
New Year 2023 Event
- From Saturday December 31, 2022 at 8:00pm, to January 4, 2023 at 8:00pm local time.
- 1/2 hatch distance for any eggs incubated during the event
- 1/4 hatch distance for the first three eggs incubated during the event using the Pokémon GO Egg Widget*
During the Pokémon GO New Years 2023 event costumed versions of regular Pokémon will be appearing. Pikachu wearing a top party hat will make their debut, and you’ll be able to evolve your Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s Eve outfit into Noctowl for the first time.
[/hub-colored-section]GO Battle League Season 13
- GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes will start on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -8)
- End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
- Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
- Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
Dec 22-Dec 29
- 🟡 Ultra League
- 🔵 Holiday Cup: Great League Edition
Dec 29-Jan 5
- 🟣 Master League*
- 🟡 Holiday Cup: Ultra League Edition*
(*) 3x Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
Spotlight Hour
Tuesday 27th December 6pm till 7pm local time we have Cubchoo as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with a 2× candy fortransferring Pokémon.
Raid Hour
Wednesday 28th December 6pm till 7pm local time Kyurem will be appearing in raids for raid hour.
December 2022 Research Breakthrough
Completing Field Research tasks leads to Research Breakthroughs, which now reward Trainers with different items in addition to encounters with a variety of Pokémon. Check out the Research Breakthrough rewards you can look forward to this Season!
- From December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to March 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) - Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Furfrou, Deino and Goomy. For the first time, you are also to encounter shiny Galarian Mr. Mime if you are lucky!
Mega Raids
From December 15 to January 1 Mega Glalie will make their debut in Mega Raids.
Five Star Raids
KyuremFrom December 23 to January 1 Kyurem will appear in five-star raids. Kyurem will know the special move Glaciate during this time.
December Research Tasks
For a full list of December 2022 research tasks and rewards check out our article here.
Season of Mythical Wishes
Season of Mythical Wishes Bonuses
- Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
- Trainers level 31+ receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy for each trade
- All Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for each trade.
- Trainers can open 40 Gifts daily
- Trainers can send 125 Gifts daily
Seasonal Rotations
Different Pokémon will be appearing in the wild during the Season, including iconic Pokémon from all generations. As the Season changes, different Pokémon will be appearing in different areas across the world.
Cities
Forests
Mountains
Beach & Water
Northern Hemishpere
Southern Hemishpere
Season of Mythical Wishes Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs this Season.