Rolycoly Launches in Pokémon GO for Winter Holiday Event

URGENT UPDATE: Pokémon GO players, get ready! The highly anticipated debut of the new Rock-type Pokémon, Rolycoly, is officially happening during the Winter Holiday 2025 Part 2 event, starting December 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. This exciting installment brings fresh gameplay with special spawns and rewards, keeping trainers engaged through December 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

This year’s Winter Holiday event promises to be a thrilling experience as players race to catch the new Pokémon family, including Carkol and Coalossal. Rolycoly will be available as a wild spawn and in 1-Star Raids, giving trainers a unique opportunity to build their inventory of Rolycoly candy. Players will need 25 candies to evolve Rolycoly into Carkol and 100 candies for Carkol to become Coalossal. With only five days to secure these evolutions, trainers should prioritize using Pinap Berries during encounters to maximize candy collection.

Coalossal’s dual Rock/Fire typing adds strategic depth to the game, making it a strong counter against Ice- and Bug-types while being vulnerable to popular Water- and Ground-types. This makes finding a high IV Rolycoly crucial for players looking to enhance their competitive edge in the metagame.

As trainers embark on their Rolycoly quest, they will also benefit from exciting event bonuses, including the chance to receive items like Fast TMs, Charged TMs, Silver Pinap Berries, Golden Razz Berries, and Rare Candy while catching event-themed Pokémon. Additionally, players will have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Stantler and Shiny Dedenne, both dressed in festive outfits.

To further enhance gameplay, trainers can unlock major bonuses through the GO Pass: Winter Holiday 2025, which includes free and premium rewards. Notable milestones include:
– Tier 1: 2× XP from sending Gifts (free) and 2× Stardust from opening Gifts (Deluxe).
– Tier 2: Extra items from opening Gifts (free) and 1⁄2 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed during the event (Deluxe).
– Tier 3: 50% more XP from Raid Battles (free) and 2× XP from catching Pokémon (Deluxe).

Pokémon GO is now available on mobile devices, and the Winter Holiday 2025 Part 2 event will be active until December 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time. Gather your friends, gear up for raids, and immerse yourself in this festive Pokémon adventure! Don’t miss out—share this news with fellow trainers and get ready to catch them all!