Say what you will about 2021, it's been a pretty interesting year. A lot has happened since 2020, and hopefully we're on our way to an even better 2022. Now is the time to look to the past, plan for the future, and enjoy the moment as we ring in a year of possibility and prospect!
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. local time | January 2, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. local time. |
- New Years costumed Pokemon will be available
- A special timed research line will be available
- 2x Hatch Stardust and Candy, 1/2 Hatch Distance
- New Years avatar items will be available in the shop
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Trainers,
Happy 2020 from Slowpoke! Wait, no—it’s about to be 2022! Why is Slowpoke still wearing those glasses? At least Slowking got the memo! That’s right—our New Year’s celebration event is right around the corner! Look forward to Pokémon wearing new costumes, themed avatar items, the return of some familiar Pokémon wearing party hats, and a certain Shiny Pokémon will be appearing for the first time in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO New Years 2022
Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. to Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time
The Season of Heritage Story Continues!
Following the gift exchange, Spark decides to throw a party to celebrate and bring in the New Year!
Nearby Pokémon are intrigued by the festivities and drawn in to celebrate!
Catch up on the story so far on the Season of Heritage web page.
Fireworks!
To help bring in the new year, fireworks will appear in Pokémon GO from Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. local time to Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. local time.
Event Bonuses
2× Hatch Stardust
2× Hatch Candy
1/2 Hatch Distance
Timed Research
To celebrate the New Year, you’ll be able to complete Timed Research featuring Pokémon appearing during this event.
Complete the research tasks to encounter various costumed Pokémon!
Costumed Pokémon
You’ll be able to encounter costumed Pokémon! New Year’s Hat Hoothoot and 2022 Glasses Slowking make their debut! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Hoothoot, if you’re lucky! You’ll be able to encounter noncostumed Shiny Hoothoot after the event ends.
Party Hat Bulbasaur
Party Hat Charmander
Party Hat Squirtle
Party Hat Raticate
Party Hat Nidorino
New Year Hat Pichu
New Year Hat Pikachu
New Year Hat Raichu
2020 Glasses Slowpoke
2021 Glasses Slowbro
2022 Glasses Slowking
Party Hat Gengar
New Year’s Hat Hoothoot
Party Hat Wurmple
Party Hat Wobbuffet
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter in the wild.
New Year’s Hat Pikachu
Seel
2020 Glasses Slowpoke
New Year’s Hat Hoothoot
Stantler
Party Hat Wurmple
Loudred
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Fearow
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
2020 Glasses Slowpoke
New Year’s Hat Hoothoot
Party Hat Wobbuffet
Mawile
Three-Star Raids
Party Hat Raticate
Party Hat Nidorino
Machamp
Party Hat Gengar
2022 Glasses Slowking
Five-Star Raids
Kyurem
Mega Raids
Mega Abomasnow
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
2020 Glasses Slowpoke
New Year Hat Hoothoot
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Party Hat Bulbasaur
Party Hat Charmander
Party Hat Squirtle
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs obtained during the event.
7 km Eggs
Party Hat Bulbasaur
Party Hat Charmander
Party Hat Squirtle
2020 Glasses Slowpoke
New Year Hat Hoothoot
New Year Hat Pichu
Party Hat Wurmple
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.
New Avatar Items and Stickers
The following new avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop beginning with this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!
- 2022 Glasses
- New Year’s Headband
- New Year’s Jacket Set
- New Year’s Pants
- New Year’s Shoes
You’ll also be able to get New Year’s–themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
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—The Pokémon GO team
