Pokémon Go rings in 2025 with a New Year's event! Niantic is kicking off the new year with festivities, including the New Year's 2025 event, followed by Fidough Fetch and the anticipated Sprigatito Community Day.
Leading into January, the Eggs-pedition Access pass arrives as part of the Dual Destiny season. Available for $4.99 from January 1st to 31st, this pass unlocks numerous benefits to enhance your Pokémon journey. The in-game gifting system also receives an upgrade, allowing for increased storage (up to 40 Gifts), daily opening limits (up to 50 Gifts), and increased acquisition (150 from Photo Discs). Check out the event preview below!
What's in Store for Pokémon Go's New Year's 2025 Event?
The New Year's 2025 event runs from December 30th, 2024, at 10:00 am to January 1st, 2025, at 8:00 pm. While there aren't any new Pokémon, Shiny variations, or costumes this year, there's still plenty of festive fun.
Expect increased wild spawns of Jigglypuff (with a ribbon), Hoothoot (in a New Year's outfit), and Wurmple (in a party hat), all with boosted Shiny rates. Event bonuses include 2,025 XP for Excellent Throws and celebratory fireworks.
Raids will feature a snowflake-wearing Pikachu (Tier One), and party-hatted Raticate and Wobbuffet (Tier Three), also with increased Shiny odds. Themed Pokémon encounters will also be available through Field Research tasks and PokéStop Showcases.
Ready to celebrate? Download Pokémon Go from the Google Play Store and join the New Year's 2025 festivities! Before you go, be sure to check out our coverage of Night Crimson, Sword of Convallaria’s latest update.
