Pokemon Go Holiday Part 2 Event: Introducing Shiny Cetoddle, Costumed Wooloo, Special Raids, and More

As the winter season approaches, Pokemon Go enthusiasts can expect exciting updates with the announcement of the Holiday Part 2 event. Slated for December 17, this event promises thrilling additions, including a costumed Dedenne and the highly anticipated Shiny variants of Sandygast and Palossand, known for their stunning character designs.

Niantic has shared new details regarding the continuation of the Dual Destiny season in a recent post on the Pokemon Go website, outlining the upcoming holiday festivities and player experiences.

Holiday Part 2 Event Dates

The Holiday Part 2 event will take place from Sunday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Exciting Bonuses During the Event

Participants in the Holiday Part 2 event can enhance their gameplay with the following incentives:

Double XP from catching Pokémon
50% increased XP from Raid Battles

Additionally, from Wednesday, December 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, players can look forward to Daily Adventure Incense lasting twice as long.

New Pokémon Debuts and Wild Encounters

Image Credit: Niantic/The Pokemon Company

In keeping with the seasonal spirit, players will discover additional costumed Pokémon this event:

Wooloo in festive attire
Dubwool in festive attire

Players have a chance to encounter Shiny Wooloo in holiday outfits during the event. Furthermore, the following Pokémon will appear in the wild, including their Shiny counterparts:

Alolan Rattata
Murkrow
Galarian Zigzagoon
Blitzle
Vanilla
Tynamo

Keep an eye out for Absol, which may also be seen in the wild along with its Shiny variant.

Raid Battles During the Event

Holiday Part 2 will introduce a fresh lineup of Raid battles, featuring Mega Raids, with select Pokémon available as potential Shiny catches:

1-Star Raids

Alolan Vulpix*
Galarian Darumaka*
Litwick*
Cetoddle*

3-Star Raids

Snorlax*
Banette*
Zebstrika
Toucannon

5-Star Raids

Giratina (Altered Forme)* starting December 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Mega Raids

Mega Latios* until December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Abomasnow* beginning December 26 at 10:00 a.m.

This event marks the exciting Shiny debut of both Cetoddle and its evolution, Cetitan.

Incense Pokemon Encounters

Players utilizing Incense can attract special Pokémon on designated days, with the possibility of Shiny encounters:

Sunday, December 22, Tuesday, December 24 & Thursday, December 26

Snorlax
Blitzle
Yamask
Lampent
Wooloo wearing holiday attire

Monday, December 23, Wednesday, December 25 & Friday, December 27

Togetic
Galarian Zigzagoon
Foongus
Furfrou
Cetoddle

Paid Timed Research Tasks

For a fee of $5 USD (or equivalent), players can unlock special Paid Timed Research Tasks with enticing rewards, including:

One Glacial Lure Module
Two Incense
A Wooloo Jacket
Encounters with Wooloo in holiday attire

Avatar Customization Options

In addition to the Wooloo sweater available through Paid Timed Research, players can purchase custom avatar items from the game’s web store:

Staryu Sweater
Marshtomp Sweater

Special Deals in the Pokemon Go Web Store

The Pokemon Go Web Store will offer exclusive deals for players seeking additional content:

For US$4.99 (or local equivalent), the Ultra Holiday Box includes one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Item Bag upgrade, and 17 Rare Candies!
For US$6.99 (or local equivalent), the Holiday Ultra Ticket Box offers tickets for both Holiday Part 1 and Holiday Part 2 events along with a bonus Premium Battle Pass.

This wraps up the essential details for the Holiday Part 2 event in Pokemon Go. Stay tuned for updates on ongoing activities such as Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Raid Boss schedules to maximize your gaming experience!

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