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Winter Holiday 2023, Part 1

Article by Brian Tein

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It's a time for celebration, so what better way to celebrate than with a new Pokemon? Cetoddle is making its way here from Paldea, and it's bringing the season's greetings with new events and new bonuses. The chill in the air is here, but it's an exciting feeling when combined with the warmth of the season, so let's get into what's coming!

Winter Holiday Part 1

Event Start Event End
December 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time December 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time
  • At the start of the event, players will be able to choose a special bonus: either 2x Catch XP or 2x Catch Stardust.
  • Increased XP and Stardust from Gifts
  • New Avatar Items and Stickers will be available
  • Various Pokestop Showcases will be available
  • Cetoddle and Cetitan will make their debut in Pokemon Go
  • A new seasonal outfit for Pikachu and Raichu will be available
  • A selection of Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently
    • Among them, Pikachu, Eevee, Stantler, and Spheal will be available in holiday-themed outfits.
  • A selection of Pokemon will be available in raids
  • A selection of Pokemon will hatch from 2km Eggs collected during the event, and will have greater odds of being Shiny.
  • A selection of Pokemon will be available more frequently via Field Research
    • Among them, Pikachu, Delibird, Spheal, Glaceon, and Cubchoo will be available with Holiday Outfits.
    • Mega Energy for Abomasnow and Glalie will also be available from research
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Gamepress Pokemon Go site lead with a focus on theorycrafting and gameplay optimization and a background in business management and freelance writing.  A bit of a hermit, but also an outdoors enthusiast who loves cycling and hiking. Long-time Gamepress fan who is very proud to be a part of the team.