It's finally the last event of Pokémon GO before 2025 – they call it Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1, and of course, there's going to be snow, new Pokémon debuts, and other bonuses along with in-game activities.

If you're excited about the new research tasks and of course, what bonuses you will receive soon, here's what you need to know.

Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 Begins on December 17

'Pokemon GO' Holiday Part 1: Can You Finish All Field

Get ready for five exciting days of holiday adventure very soon. ScreenRant reports that the Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1 event is scheduled to take place between Dec. 17 at 10:00 AM from Dec. 21 at 00:00 AM to Dec. 22 at 09:59 AM, local time. The longer event should have many chances for new debuts, increased spawns, and exciting raid battles.

Along with the event, you can also buy an Ultra Holiday Box from the Pokémon GO Web Store. This box will come with a Storage upgrade, Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies.

Festive Pokémon Debut: Dedenne in Holiday Attire

Holiday Part 1 is Dedenne's debut, but this time, it is in festive holiday gear. The adorable Antenna Pokémon will come with a Santa hood, pom-poms, and jingle bells, which are sure to make it one of the most sought-after by collectors. A shiny Dedenne will also be appearing, but the spawn rate remains low at 1 in 256.

Catching and Spinning: Holiday Part 1 Rewards

The first step in completing the Timed Research requires you to catch a mix of Fire and Ice-type Pokémon, spin PokéStops or Gyms, and explore a bit to encounter rare Pokémon. Here's a quick look at the first path's tasks and rewards.

'Spark' Path Step 1: Fire, Ice, and Exploration

• Catch 10 Fire or Ice-type Pokémon - 10 Great Balls
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms - Encounter with Bergmite
• Explore 2 km - Encounter with Sandygast
• Rewards: 1000 XP and 1000 Stardust

'Spark' Path: Continue Your Progress to an Alolan Vulpix Encounter

'Spark' Path Step 2: Ice-type Focus

• Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon - 10 Pinap Berries
• Take snapshots of 5 different wild Pokémon - 20 Poké Balls
• Complete 5 Field Research tasks - 500 Stardust
• Rewards: 2000 XP and an Alolan Vulpix encounter

'Spark' Path Step 3: Powering Up for Big Rewards

• Catch 25 Ice-type Pokémon - 10 Ultra Balls
• Power up Ice-type Pokémon 10 times - 1 Golden Razz Berry
• Collect MP from 3 Power Spots - 100 Max Particles
• Rewards: 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust, and a Sandygast encounter

Once you finish the Spark path, you'll receive an additional 2500 XP and 2500 Stardust for clicking the "Claim Reward!" task.

The Sierra Path: A Fiery Challenge for Trainers

If you decide to choose the Sierra path, the challenges take a slightly different direction with a focus on Fire-type Pokémon and unique rewards like Shadow Vulpix.

• Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon - 10 Pinap Berries
• Take snapshots of 5 different wild Pokémon - 20 Poké Balls
• Complete 5 Field Research tasks - 500 Stardust
• Rewards: 2000 XP and a Shadow Vulpix encounter

Much like the Spark path, the Sierra path focuses on capturing specific Pokémon types and completing research tasks. The Shadow Vulpix encounter is a unique highlight, making this an appealing choice for trainers looking to add a rare Pokémon to their collection.

• Catch 25 Fire-type Pokémon - 10 Ultra Balls
• Power up Fire-type Pokémon 10 times - 1 Golden Razz Berry
• Collect MP from 3 Power Spots - 100 Max Particles
• Rewards: 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust, and a Sandygast encounter

After completing the Sierra path, you will also earn 2500 XP and 2500 Stardust by claiming your rewards.

More Spawns: Winter-themed Pokémon Have Arrived

In celebration of the winter theme of the event, look for a range of Ice-type Pokémon and other seasonally-themed creatures to spawn more frequently in the wild. Some key increased spawns include:

• Alolan Diglett
• Alolan Sandshrew
• Bergmite
• Darumaka
• Delibird
• Litleo
• Swinub
• Snover
• Numel
• Sandygast

Sandygast and Delibird, with festive ribbons, are shiny, so players seeking to collect rare versions of these Pokémon will have extra excitement.

Raid Battles: Festive Bosses Rule the Raid Paradise

The event also features a new crop of Raid Bosses. It includes one-star and three-star raid bosses. Some special festive attires have been added to the key raid bosses.

• Dedenne (Holiday attire) - One-Star Raid
• Pikachu (Winter Carnival) - One-Star Raid
• Psyduck (Holiday attire) - One-Star Raid
• Glaceon (Undersea Holiday) - Three-Star Raid
• Stantler (Holiday outfit) - Three-Star Raid
• Mega Latias & Mega Latios - Mega Raids
• Sandygast - One-Star Raid
• Cryogonal - Three-Star Raid

Special Bonuses: Double XP & More

The Holiday Part 1 event would come with double XP for catching Pokémon and half the distance for hatching Eggs; this would be the right moment to stock up on valuable rewards. And for the Egg Pool 7KM Eggs, there is something new:

• Amaura
• Charcadet
• Cubchoo (Holiday Ribbon)
• Hisuian Growlithe
• Numel
• Pichu (Summer Flair)
• Sandygast
• Snover
• Spheal (Holiday Scarf)
• Swinub

In addition to those hatching Pokémon, there's also a Paid Timed Research, available for $2 in local currency, which comes with rewards such as Egg Incubators, Stardust, and event-themed encounters for Pokémon.

Once you're done reading this, proceed to our Pokemon GO Holiday Part 2 story.