The holiday season is upon us in 2025, and that means it’s time to dive into the Pokemon GO Winter event! Just like in years past, this year’s celebrations kick off with exciting new features and a chance to catch some festive Ice-type Pokemon. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just starting out, there’s plenty to enjoy during the Pokemon GO Winter Holiday Part 1 event.
This event is not just about catching Pokemon; it offers various bonuses, special costume Pokemon, shiny hunting opportunities, and a chance to stock up on resources. Let’s break down everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO Winter Holiday Part 1 event.
When Does the Winter Holiday Part 1 Event Start?
Set your alarms! The Winter Holiday Part 1 event officially kicks off on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10 AM local time, and runs for a whole week. Here’s the scoop on the timings:
- Start Date and Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10 AM local time
- End Date and Time: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 10 AM local time
Keep in mind, once the event wraps up, the special rewards will no longer be available.
What Bonuses Are Available During the Winter Holiday Part 1?
Get ready to hatch some festive Pokemon! This year, the emphasis is on hatching costumed Pokemon from 7 km Eggs. The chances of hatching a shiny Pichu in a festive hat and a shiny Cubchoo with a holiday ribbon from these eggs has been boosted! You can score these 7 km eggs by opening gifts from your friends.
Plus, don’t forget the Winter Holiday GO Pass offers additional bonuses. Here’s a quick table summarizing them:
| Tier | Free Pass | Deluxe Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2× XP from sending Gifts | 2× Stardust from opening Gifts |
| 2 | Additional items may be rewarded from opening Gifts | 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event |
| 3 | 50% more XP for winning Raid Battles | 2× XP from catching Pokémon |
If you have the Deluxe version of the GO Pass, don’t miss out on all the added perks!
Which Pokemon Can You Encounter During the Event?
What New Pokemon Are Debuting?
During this event, you can look forward to meeting the Winter Attire Sudowoodo and the Winter Attire Charjabug. They aren’t technically new, but they’re sporting festive outfits this time around! If luck is on your side, you might even spot a shiny version of either.
Make sure to evolve your Winter Attire Charjabug into Winter Attire Vikavolt with 100 Grubin candy, but remember, you’ll need to be near an active Magnetic Lure Module for that.
What Other Pokemon Are Spawning?
Note:
Pokemon marked with a * can be shiny.
Check out this lineup of Pokemon you can find in the wild:
| Pokemon | Type(s) |
|---|---|
 Alolan Vulpix* |
Ice |
 Swinub* |
Ice / Ground |
 Delibird* |
Ice / Flying |
 Snorunt* |
Ice |
 Spheal* |
Ice / Water |
 Snover* |
Grass / Ice |
 Galarian Darumaka* |
Ice |
Which Pokemon Can You Hatch From 7 KM Eggs?
Crack open those 7 km eggs from gifts to find:
| Pokemon | Type(s) |
|---|---|
 Festive Hat Pichu* (Increased shiny odds) |
Electric |
 Smoochum* |
Ice / Psychic |
 Holiday Cubchoo* (Increased shiny odds) |
Ice |
 Cryogonal* |
Ice |
 Snom |
Ice / Bug |
What Are the New Raid Bosses for This Event?
Exciting new raid bosses have entered the picture! Three new three-star raid bosses are:
| Pokemon | Type(s) |
|---|---|
 Winter Attire Sudowoodo* |
Rock |
 Hisuian Avalugg* |
Ice / Rock |
 Winter Attire Charjabug* |
Bug / Electric |
Also, look out for Reshiram raids until December 22, after which Zekrom raids will take over!
What Field Research Tasks and Rewards Are Available?
Some fresh field research tasks are waiting for you! Here’s what you can complete during the Winter Holiday Part 1 event:
| Field Research Task | Reward | CP |
|---|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |  1500 Stardust |
— |
| Catch 15 Pokémon |  Holiday Pikachu* |
369–402 |
| Catch 15 Pokémon |  Holiday Attire Pikachu* |
369–402 |
| Send 15 Gifts to friends |  Holiday Spheal* |
379–412 |
| Send 5 Gifts to friends | Delibird* |
433–469 |
What New Holiday-Themed Avatar Items Are Available?
Deck your character in festive attire! You can purchase these holiday-themed avatar items using PokeCoins during the Winter Holiday Part 1 event. Not to worry, these will still be available even after the event ends.
- Charjabug Bag: 200 PokeCoin
- Sudowoodo Holiday Sweater: 200 PokeCoin
What About the Pokemon GO Pass for the Winter Holiday 2025?
The Winter Holiday 2025 Pokemon GO Pass becomes available on December 18 at 10 AM until December 29, 2025, at 8 PM local time. You can find it in the in-game shop or through the official Pokémon GO Web Store.
Upgrading to the GO Pass Deluxe: Winter Holiday 2025 or GO Pass Deluxe: Winter Holiday 2025 + 10 Ranks grants you extra goodies such as 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, a Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions with your purchase.
The deluxe box also offers even more items, including:
- 20 Ultra Balls
- 10 Max Revives
- 10 Max Potions
- Two Premium Battle Passes
- One Incubator
- One Super Incubator
What Rewards Can You Earn by Completing Pass Tasks?
Players, you’re in for a treat! Completing Pass Tasks allows for encounters with:
- Snom
- Event-themed Pokémon
- Stardust
- XP
- Poké Balls
- Candy
- And even more surprises!
Upgrading your free GO Pass to the GO Pass Deluxe opens up even more possibilities, such as:
- Snom Beanie
- Extra encounters with more event-themed Pokémon!
- Premium Battle Passes
- Rare Candy XL
- Candy XL
- And even more surprises!
With the Pokemon GO Winter Holiday Part 1 event approaching, you’re set for a festive adventure with exclusive costume-themed Pokemon. Missing this chance means waiting for another year!
Are you excited to catch the new Winter Attire Shinies? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
How long does the Pokemon GO Winter Holiday Part 1 event last?
The event runs for 6 days, from December 18 to December 24, 2025.
Which Pokemon are debuting during the Winter Holiday Part 1 event?
The event introduces the Winter Attire Sudowoodo, Winter Attire Charjabug, and Winter Attire Vikavolt.