Pokémon GO Events: December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Weekly Highlights:
- Raid Boss Change (January 1): Blacephalon returns for five-star raids.
- Max Monday (December 29): Dynamax Omanyte battles in Max Battles.
- Spotlight Hour (December 30): Delibird with 2x Stardust for catching.
- Raid Hour (January 1): Blacephalon in five-star raids.
- Winter Holiday Part 2 (December 24-29): Rolycoly debut, boosted shiny odds for costume Pokémon.
- New Year 2026 (December 31-January 4): Party Top Hat Pikachu with boosted shiny rates.
- Piplup Community Day Classic (January 4): Piplup returns with Hydro Cannon and boosted shininess.
Weekly Schedule:
- Max Monday: Dynamax Spheal (Omanyte Dynamax from December 29-January 4).
- Spotlight Hour: Delibird (2x Stardust for catching).
- Raid Hour: Blacephalon (Charged Attack Mind Blown).
Events This Week:
- Winter Holiday Part 2 (December 24-29): Rolycoly, boosted shiny odds for costume Pokémon.
- New Year 2026 (December 31-January 4): Party Top Hat Pikachu, boosted shiny rates.
- Piplup Community Day Classic (January 4): Piplup with Hydro Cannon and boosted shininess.
Raids:
- Five-Star Raids: Zekrom (December 22-31), Blacephalon (January 1-5).
- Mega Raids: Mega Glalie (December 22-31).
- Shadow Raids: One-star and three-star daily, five-star on Saturdays/Sundays.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe:
- Exclusive rewards: Dialga, XP/Stardust bonuses, Lucky Trinket.
- GO Pass: January 2026 available on January 6, 2026.
GO Battle League Season 25:
- Starts December 2, 2025.
- End-of-season rewards, rank reset, unchanged rank-up requirements.
Season of Precious Paths:
- December 2, 2025 to March 3, 2026.
- Focuses on Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos, Master Ball Research, costume Pokémon.
- Season-long bonuses: Special trades, Stardust, friendship damage.
Precious Paths Egg Hatches:
- 2km, 5km, 10km, 7km eggs.
- Adventure Sync Eggs: 5km, 10km.
Research Breakthrough:
- Complete Field Research for encounters with specific Pokémon.
