Winter Holiday - Part 2
We hope you’ve enjoyed Winter Holiday Part 1 so far. And if you’re not ready for the holiday fun to end, don’t worry—we have more festive surprises in store for you!
First, as part of the Winter Holiday Part 2 event, Eevee and every one of its Evolutions can soon be found wearing holiday hats in Pokémon GO! This is also the first time Trainers will be able to evolve their Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon into Beartic wearing a holiday ribbon!
And that’s not all! Get ready to enjoy a winter-themed Collection Challenge during the Winter Wonderland event, and battle your heart out during Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day. Read on for more information about all the holiday cheer Pokémon GO has in store this year!
Bonuses
General Bonuses
Choose a Bonus
During Winter Holiday Part 2, Trainers can choose between several bonuses as a reward for their Timed Research.
These are the available bonuses to choose from. You may only pick one.
Features
Pokémon Debuts
Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon wearing holiday hats will all make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Note: Eevee’s evolutions wearing a holiday hat are only available by evolving Eevee wearing a holiday hat.
- Holiday Hat Eevee
- Holiday Hat Vaporeon
- Holiday Hat Jolteon
- Holiday Hat Flareon
- Holiday Hat Espeon
- Holiday Hat Umbreon
- Holiday Hat Leafeon
- Holiday Hat Glaceon
- Holiday Hat Sylveon
This is also the first time Trainers will be able to evolve their Cubchoo wearing a holiday ribbon into Beartic wearing a holiday ribbon!
- Beartic
Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The Winter Wonderland mini-event will feature special bonuses and a Collection Challenge. Click here for full details.
Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day
Saturday, December 24, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
We’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate Hisuian Avalugg! Hisuian Avalugg will appear in three-star raids—if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
- Hisuian Avalugg will appear more frequently in raids.
- Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
- Enjoy an increased chance of encountering Shiny Hisuian Avalugg.
Featured Attacks
Kyurem caught between Friday, December 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the featured attack Glaciate.
Glaciate (Ice-type)
- Trainer Battles: 60 Power. This move decreases your opponent’s Attack stat when used.
- Gyms and raids: 160 Power
Spawns
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
- Winter Carnival Pikachu
- Holiday Hat Eevee
- Swinub
- Holiday Delibird
- Snorunt
- Spheal
- Snover
- Vanillite
- Holiday Cubchoo
- Bergmite
If you're lucky, you may encounter the following
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Stantler
- Cryogonal
Eggs
In 7 km Eggs
- Sneasel
- Smoochum
- Amaura
- Bergmite
- Crabrawler
Raids
Appearing in 1- Star Raids
- Winter Carnival Pikachu
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Holiday Hat Eevee
- Galarian Darumaka
- Holiday Cubchoo
Appearing in 3- Star Raids
- Cloyster
- Lapras
- Holiday Delibird
- Undersea Holiday Glaceon
Appearing in 5- Star Raids
- Kyurem
Appearing in Mega Raids
- Mega Glalie
Research
Field Research Tasks
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
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Catch 5 Ice‑type Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDS×5Poké Ball ×5×3Ultra Ball ×3×3Razz Berry ×3+1
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Catch 7 Ice‑type Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDSSeelMax CP416Min CP382ShellderMax CP463Min CP428
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Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
POSSIBLE REWARDSHoliday CubchooMax CP458Min CP422Holiday DelibirdMax CP469Min CP433
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Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
REWARDJynxMax CP1095Min CP1040
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Hatch an Egg
REWARDSneaselMax CP879Min CP831
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Win a raid
REWARDHoliday GlaceonMax CP1340Min CP1280
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Send 5 Gifts to friends
POSSIBLE REWARDSWinter PikachuMax CP402Min CP369Holiday Hat EeveeMax CP459Min CP424
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Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each
POSSIBLE REWARDSCrabrawlerMax CP584Min CP544×25Abomasnow Mega Energy ×25
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Open 5 Gifts
REWARDAlolan SandshrewMax CP554Min CP516
Timed Research: Will Your Wish Come True?
Trainers will continue to have access to free branching Timed Research. The path you choose will determine which tasks you have for the event and your bonus-based wish: pick between 2× XP for catching Pokémon or 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
No matter which wish you pick, all Trainers who complete the research will receive items and encounter winter-themed Pokémon.
Your choice of bonuses are:
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
No matter which wish you pick, all Trainers who complete the research will receive items and have the opportunity to encounter Galarian Mr. Mime and other winter-themed Pokémon.
Winter Wishes - Hatching Eggs Path
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Choosing this wish will grant you 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in an Incubator during Winter Holiday Part 2.
Winter Wishes - Catching Pokémon Path
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Choosing this wish will grant you 2× XP for catching Pokémon for the duration of Winter Holiday Part 2.
Winter Wishes - Collecting Stardust Path
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Choosing this wish will grant you 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon for the duration of Winter Holiday Part 2.
Winter Holiday Timed Research
Event-exclusive Ticketed Timed Research
The Winter Holiday Ticket and paid Timed Research will continue to be available.
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research*.
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.
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!
Gifting Pose from $5 Ticket
Shiny
Shiny Eevee Family
Shiny Eevee isn’t new but it has a new hat!
- Holiday Hat Eevee
- Holiday Hat Vaporeon
- Holiday Hat Jolteon
- Holiday Hat Flareon
- Holiday Hat Espeon
- Holiday Hat Umbreon
- Holiday Hat Leafeon
- Holiday Hat Glaceon
- Holiday Hat Sylveon
Shiny Bergmite
Shiny Bergmite debuted during Winter Holiday: Part 1
- Bergmite
- Avalugg
Sales
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
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.