Pokémon GO’s New Year’s 2025 event full details and bonuses

The end of the year is always a time for celebration, and Pokémon GO is no exception. You can see in the new year with the New Years 2025 event in Pokémon GO. The event will feature a nice XP bonus, as well as the return of more costumed Pokémon.

This event follows on from the Holiday Part 1 and Part 2 event, which present Trainers a whole host of costumed Pokémon and bonuses to see out 2024.

The New Year 2025 event runs from Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

During the event, the skies across Pokémon GO will be lit up with fireworks. This will make in-game celebrations feel just as exciting as those you might be having out of game too. Thankfully there won't be any loud bangs!

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!

Niantic don't publish just how boosted the shiny odds for these three Pokémon will be. However, with the event only lasting for three days, we could see odds of about 1/128.

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny one!

One-Star Raids

Three-Star Raids

There will be both a Free and Paid Timed Research across the Pokémon GO New Year 2025 event.

The Paid Timed Research will include the following:

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