Pokémon GO has announced a series of exciting events for the New Year 2025, commencing on December 21, 2024, and continuing until January 1, 2025. New Year’s 2025 will feature a host of special Pokémon, including the debut of Dedenne in festive holiday attire. Players can catch Dedenne alongside costumed Pokémon such as Pikachu wearing a Party Hat and a Gengar dressed as a Snowman during the extended event period.
The event will also include a Seasonal Special Research task that players can participate in, and various in-game bonuses will be active throughout the event. Bonuses include 2× catch candy, 2× hatch candy, and increased 7km gift rewards. Raid battles featuring special Pokémon will add excitement while players can also enjoy limited-time Timed Research tasks that provide opportunities to earn valuable rewards.
Additionally, in recognition of the holidays, players can expect themed raids and additional chances to catch Pokémon enhanced with festive costumes. You can look forward to a themed Collection Challenge to celebrate New Year’s.
As announced, players can also join special remote raids, further expanding their Pokémon hunting strategies and collaborations online across the globe. For those looking to enhance their gameplay during the event, it’s advisable to keep an eye on the community boards for more hints and announcements about upcoming bonuses.
This year, Niantic is pulling out all the stops to enhance player engagement, promising a variety of exciting gameplay elements, including new costumes, thematic challenges, and enhanced catch features expected to please the player community.
