Pokémon Go Unveils ‘Winter Holiday Part 2’ Event: What to Expect

The popular mobile game Pokémon Go is set to launch its “Winter Holiday Part 2” event from December 24 to 29, 2025. This festive occasion introduces the coal Pokémon, Rolycoly, as well as offers players various rewards and enhanced gameplay features.

During this special holiday event, players will have the opportunity to encounter “event-themed” Pokémon, which may reward items such as Fast TMs, Charged TMs, Silver Pinap Berries, Golden Razz Berries, and Rare Candy when caught. Notably, the costumed Pokémon Stantler and Dedenne will have an increased chance of appearing as shiny variants.

As part of the ongoing festivities, the Go Pass: Winter Holiday 2025 remains active. Players can still progress through ranks while benefiting from bonuses that include doubled XP for sending gifts and additional items from those gifts. Additionally, participants will receive 50% more XP from raid battles. For those opting for the premium version of the pass, the rewards expand to include doubled Stardust from gifts, halved egg hatch distances, and increased XP from catching Pokémon.

Event Details: Field Research, Spawns, and Egg Hatches

Participants can engage in various Field Research tasks throughout the event, which can yield significant rewards. Spinning a PokéStop during the event may result in one of the following tasks:

– Catch 10 Pokémon for 1,500 Stardust
– Catch 15 Pokémon for an encounter with either Pikachu in festive hat or holiday attire
– Send 15 gifts to friends for a Psyduck (holiday) encounter
– Send 5 gifts to friends for a Delibird encounter

In terms of boosted spawns, players can expect to see an increase in the following Pokémon during the event, as confirmed by Niantic’s blog post:

– Galarian Darumaka
– Dedenne (holiday attire)
– Bergmite
– Rolycoly
– Cetoddle

Reports also indicate that players may encounter Stantler (holiday) and Delibird (holiday) more frequently, along with Cubchoo. There is an “increased chance” of finding these Pokémon as shiny variants in the wild.

Egg Hatches and Raid Targets

Egg hatches will also feature unique Pokémon during the event. Players obtaining 7 km eggs during this period may hatch the following Pokémon:

– Pichu (festive hat)
– Smoochum
– Cubchoo (holiday ribbon)
– Cryogonal
– Snom

These Pokémon also have an “increased chance” of being hatched shiny.

The raid schedule will undergo changes to incorporate new targets. The following Pokémon will be featured in one-star and three-star raids:

**One-Star Raids:**
– Alolan Sandshrew
– Galarian Mr. Mime
– Galarian Darumaka

**Three-Star Raids:**
– Sudowoodo (holiday attire)
– Rolycoly
– Charjabug (holiday attire)

The “Winter Holiday Part 2” event promises to bring excitement and engagement to the Pokémon Go community, offering a variety of activities and rewards for players worldwide. With the introduction of Rolycoly and the enhanced opportunities to catch shiny Pokémon, enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the festive gaming experience ahead.