Pokémon GO is closing out 2025 with one of its busiest event calendars yet. The new Precious Paths season brings fresh Raid bosses, powerful Mega evolutions, shiny boosts, new Pokémon debuts, Community Day classics, and a massive two-part Winter Holiday celebration. Here’s everything happening this December and what Trainers need to know.
December 2025 Raid Battles
Legendary Pokémon from the Unova region dominate December’s Five-Star Raids, while several popular Mega evolutions rotate through Mega Raids. Weekends also feature the return of Shadow Heatran.
Five-Star Raids
- Nov 25–Dec 4: Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion
- December 4–13: Kyurem
- Dec 13–22: Reshiram
- December 22–31: Zekrom
Mega Raids
- Nov 25–Dec 4: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Medicham, Mega Garchomp
- December 4–13: Mega Gyarados
- Dec 13–22: Mega Abomasnow
- December 22–31: Mega Glalie
Shadow Raids
- Weekends: Shadow Heatran
Max Battles (Dynamax)
Each battle rotates weekly:
- Darumaka (Dec 1–7)
- Cryogonal (Dec 8–14)
- Kabuto (Dec 15–21)
- Spheal (Dec 22–28)
- Omanyte (Dec 29–Jan 4)
Spotlight Hours (Tuesdays, 6–7 PM Local Time)
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2 | Cranidos | 2× Transfer Candy |
| Dec 9 | Shieldon | 2× Catch XP |
| Dec 16 | Mienfoo | 2× Catch Candy |
| Dec 23 | Spheal | 2× Evolution XP |
| Dec 30 | Delibird | 2× Catch Stardust |
Journey to Paldea (Dec 2–9)
A new season means a new regional debut—Nacli, the rock-type from Paldea, appears in the wild for the first time.
Wild Encounters
- Dec 2, 4, 6, 8: Larvitar, Drifloon, Skrelp
- Dec 3, 5, 7, 9: Misdreavus, Bagon, Clauncher
Raids
Paldean Tauros rotates based on region:
- Blaze Breed: Eastern Hemisphere
- Aqua Breed: Western Hemisphere
- Combat Breed: Iberian Peninsula
Bonuses
- 2× XP for winning Raids
- 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
- Higher shiny odds for Larvitar and Bagon
December Community Day (Dec 6–7)
The final Community Day of 2025 brings all featured Pokémon from the past year back into the spotlight.
Featured Pokémon
Dec 6: Karrablast, Shelmet, Vanillite, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Pawmi
Dec 7: Solosis, regional Flabébé, Pikipek, Jangmo-o, Rookidee, Quaxly
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP & Stardust for catches
- 2× Candy & boosted XL Candy
- ½ Hatch Distance
- 3-hour Incense, 1-hour Lures
- Extra Special Trades
- Reduced Stardust trade cost
Temporary evolution requirements also make Espeon, Umbreon, Sylveon, Florges, and Pawmot easier to obtain.
Well Armed Event (Dec 11–16)
A fighting-type showcase where Clobbopus debuts in Pokémon GO.
Bonuses
- 2× Candy for catches
- Increased shiny odds for Dynamax Hitmonlee & Hitmonchan
Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Day (Dec 14)
From 2–5 PM:
- Gigantamax Snorlax appears in 6-star Max Battles
- Higher shiny odds
- 1,600 Max Particle limit
- Power Spots refresh more often
- Extra Special Trades
Winter Holiday Part 1 (Dec 18–24)
Festive Pokémon return, including:
- Sudowoodo wearing holiday attire
- Charjabug dressed as a present
7 km Eggs
Includes festive Pichu, Smoochum, ribbon Cubchoo, Cryogonal, Snom.
Bonuses
- Increased shiny odds for holiday Pichu & Cubchoo
- GO Pass milestone rewards
Research Day (Dec 20)
Details still to come.
Winter Holiday Part 2 (Dec 24–29)
Continuation of the seasonal event with additional festive encounters.
Winter Weekend Mini-Event (Dec 27–28)
Short bonuses and boosted spawns leading into New Year.
New Year’s 2026 Celebration (Dec 31–Jan 4)
Ring in the new year with themed encounters, bonuses, and event tasks.
External Links
- Pokémon GO Official Newsroom: https://pokemongolive.com/news
- YouTuber ZoëTwoDots Event Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/@ZoeTwoDots
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