Get ready for the Pokémon Go Holiday Part One event! From December 17th to 22nd, celebrate the season with double XP for catching Pokémon, halved egg hatching distances, and exciting new encounters.

This festive event introduces a costumed Dedenne (with a shiny variant!), and the first-ever appearance of Shiny Sandygast. Prepare for wild encounters with Alolan Sandshrew, Swinub, and Darumaka. Raids will feature holiday-themed Pokémon, including a Winter Carnival Pikachu, a holiday Psyduck, Glaceon in an Undersea Holiday outfit, and Cryogonal. Mega Latias and Mega Latios will also be featured in Mega Raids.

Seven-kilometer Eggs hold the potential to hatch Hisuian Growlithe or a holiday-ribboned Cubchoo. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks, or purchase a $2.00 Timed Research for extra encounters and rewards like Premium Battle Passes. Collection Challenges return, rewarding Stardust and Poké Balls for catching and raiding. Show off your festive Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases. Don't forget to redeem available Pokémon Go codes for free items!

The Pokémon Go Web Store offers two limited-time deals: the Ultra Holiday Box ($4.99) with storage upgrades and Rare Candies, and the Holiday Part 1 Ultra Ticket Box ($6.99) including event access and a Premium Battle Pass. Stock up on supplies and enjoy the festivities!