As 2024 draws to a close, Pokémon Go is set to celebrate the New Year with its annual festive event, running from December 30th to January 1st, 2025. This event promises a delightful array of themed bonuses, special Pokémon encounters, and exciting ways to start the new year with a bang.

Before diving into the New Year's festivities, don't miss out on the special Community Day event happening between December 21st and 22nd. This event brings back all the former Community Day Pokémon, offering a fantastic opportunity to catch up on any you might have missed.

The New Year's event itself is packed with highlights. One of the standout features is the chance to earn 2,025 XP for each Pokémon caught with an Excellent Throw. As you explore, you'll be treated to dazzling fireworks lighting up the skies, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The event's immersive experience is further enriched with New Year decorations scattered throughout the game.

A key attraction of the event is the increased appearance of themed Pokémon. Keep an eye out for Jigglypuff adorned with a ribbon, Hoothoot in a New Year's outfit, and Wurmple sporting a party hat. These Pokémon will be more common in the wild, and if luck is on your side, you might even encounter their Shiny variants.

Raids during the event are also getting a festive makeover. One-star raids will feature Pikachu wearing a snowflake beanie, while three-star raids will include Raticate and Wobbuffet, both donning party hats. The event boosts the Shiny rates for all three, making it an excellent time to hunt for these special variants.

For those who enjoy quests, the event offers Field Research and Timed Research tasks that provide additional encounters and rewards. There's also a Paid Timed Research option for $2, which grants exclusive rewards including three Premium Battle Passes, three Lucky Eggs, 2,025 Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Don't forget to check out the Ultra Holiday Box available in the Pokémon GO Web Store for $4.99. This box includes a Pokémon Storage upgrade, an Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies. And for some free rewards, make sure to redeem the latest Pokémon Go codes to enhance your gameplay experience.