2023 is just about over, and soon 2024 will be here. As one of the first bonuses of the year, Niantic has announced a new paid ticket for players to pick up for bonuses that goes by the name of "The Eggs-pedition Pass". This pass grants players daily additional bonuses and access to a special research line, meaning those who pick it up will have some additional reasons to play throughout January.
The Eggs-pedition Pass
- The Eggs-pedition Access ticket will be available on January 1, and will remain available until January 29.
- Players will have until January 31, at 8:00 p.m. local time to enjoy all bonuses and finish the research line.
- The ticket costs $5.00, or equivalent local pricing.
- Ticket bonuses for the duration include the following:
- A single-use Incubator from the first Pokestop/Gym spin each day
- 3x XP for the first catch of the day
- 3x XP for the first Pokestop or Gym spin of the day
- Open up to 50 Gifts per day
- Receive up to 50 Gifts per day
- Hold up to 40 Gifts in the player's item bag
- A Timed Research line will also be available that rewards the following:
- XP
- Stardust
- A Togetic encounter
Is the Eggs-Pedition Pass Worth It?
....okay, that's the last time that I'm saying "eggs-pedition pass".
So is this ticket worth the purchase price? That depends on your play-style. If you play every day and make a point of completing your Pokestop/Gym 7-day streak and also have the goal of leveling up, then definitely! It's also worth it if you like hatching eggs, as that's up to 30 egg-hatches for $5. However, it's a bit iffy outside of those scenarios. The only confirmed Pokemon encounter is Togetic, which is good and all, but not outstanding for most players. And players that don't play every day may see this as an easy skip, as most of the bonuses are purely from daily play.
All-in-all, it's definitely a great deal, but not necessarily one that every player will want to grab.
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Trainers,
Starting January 1, 2024, Trainers will be able to purchase a ticket for Eggs-pedition Access in January. Eggs-pedition Access includes Timed Research opportunities and bountiful bonuses that supply Trainers with Incubators, increased Gift storage, and extra XP. There will be an Eggs-pedition Access ticket available each month throughout Pokémon GO: Timeless Travels, so you can keep the bonuses going all Season long!
Each month’s Eggs-pedition Access provides new Timed Research that unlocks at the start of the month. You’ll have until the end of the month to complete the research tasks, which provide opportunities to earn even more XP, Stardust, and encounters with Pokémon found in the Hisui region, such as Gible, Togetic, and Hisuian Growlithe.
Trainers are free to complete the January Timed Research tasks and claim their rewards at any point until January 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers may purchase Eggs-pedition Access: January until January 29, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, but purchasing it earlier will give you more opportunities to take advantage of the additional bonuses included in the ticket!
Be sure to check the in-game shop regularly—you never know what wares and wonders you may find. Let’s GO!
Eggs-pedition Access: January
Monday, January 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access bonuses and Timed Research opportunities throughout January.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Eggs-pedition Access: January will only be available in the in-game shop until January 29, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Eggs-pedition Access: January bonuses
The following bonuses will be available every day from when the ticket is purchased to Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- One single-use Incubator awarded for your first PokéStop or Gym spin of the day.
- 3× XP awarded for your first catch of the day.
- 3× XP awarded for your first PokéStop or Gym spin of the day.
- Open up to 50 Gifts per day.
- Receive up to 150 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
- Hold up to 40 Gifts in your Item Bag.
Eggs-pedition Access: January Timed Research
Monday, January 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Join Togetic as you adventure for additional XP and Stardust!
Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.
- XP
- Stardust
- An encounter with Togetic
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—The Pokémon GO team
