Precious Paths
Welcome to the next Pokémon GO Season: Precious Paths!
Bonuses 
Seasonal Bonuses
During this season, the following bonuses will be active.
Features 
Precious Paths Special Research
The Precious Paths Special Research will be available to claim from Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your research tab!
Masterwork Research: A Precious Catch
For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), Trainers will receive a Special Research granting a Master Ball as one of the rewards.
Receiving a rare and powerful Master Ball is a special occasion—think wisely about how you’ll use it, and keep a lookout for future opportunities in Pokémon GO to acquire more!
New Pokémon to Discover
New Pokémon have been spotted in Pokémon GO! Sudowoodo wearing holiday attire, Charjabug wearing holiday attire, Clobbopus, Grapploct, and more make their debuts throughout the season!
Max Pokémon Debuts
New Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon make their Pokémon GO debut! Challenge and catch Dynamax Hitmonlee, Dynamax Hitmonchan, Gigantamax Meowth, and more this Season!
Community Days
Mark your calendar! Precious Paths will have Community Day events on the following dates:
- December 6–7 - December Community Day 2025
- January 4 - January Community Day Classic
- January 18 - January Community Day
- February 1 - February Community Day
GO Pass
GO Pass, a limited-time progression track, will be available during Precious Paths! Complete Pass Tasks to earn GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.
The GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of GO Pass, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression.
GO Pass Major Milestone Bonuses
Tier 1 (Rank 25):
- Open up to 40 Gifts per day.
- Receive up to 125 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
- Hold up to 10 additional Gifts in your Item Bag.
Tier 2 (Rank 50):
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
Tier 3 (Rank 75):
- Additional rewards for completing in-person raids and Max Battles
GO Pass Deluxe Upgrades
Tier 1 (Upgraded):
- Open up to 50 Gifts per day.
- Receive up to 150 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
- Hold up to 20 additional Gifts in your Item Bag.
GO Battle League
The GO Battle League returns as part of Precious Paths! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the Holiday Cup, Sunshine Cup, Love Cup, and more!
Visit the GO Battle League web page for the schedule and more info!
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos lands in 2026! Experience two in-person Pokémon GO events, then join millions of Trainers around the world for the global finale!
Research Breakthrough
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.
Galarian Mr. Mime
Lapras
Snorlax
Honedge
Sinistea
Dreepy
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Precious Paths. Log in to find out which Pokémon you can show off!
Spawns 
Wild Pokémon Encounters
Starting with Precious Paths, Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world, based on their natural habitat and Pokédex entry. Explore different biomes, brush up on your Pokémon knowledge, and see what discoveries await you!
Eggs 
Here are some of the Pokémon hatching from Eggs this season.
There are more Pokémon appearing in Eggs than the ones listed.
In 2 km Eggs
Cleffa
Smoochum
Bergmite
In 5 km Eggs
Audino
Elgyem
Snom
In 5 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards
Bonsly
Riolu
Archen
In 7 km Eggs
Alolan Diglett
Galarian Zigzagoon
Galarian Stunfisk
In 7 km Eggs From Route Rewards
This type of Egg is obtained from Mateo’s Gift Exchange at the end of a Route.
Hisuian Growlithe
Galarian Slowpoke
In 10 km Eggs
Beldum
Tinkatink
In 10 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards
- Beldum
Drampa- Dreepy
Research 
Precious Paths Special Research
The Precious Paths Special Research will be available to claim from Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your research tab!
Masterwork Research: A Precious Catch
For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), Trainers will receive a Special Research granting a Master Ball as one of the rewards.
Receiving a rare and powerful Master Ball is a special occasion—think wisely about how you’ll use it, and keep a lookout for future opportunities in Pokémon GO to acquire more!
Sales 
Themed Stickers
You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
