Pokémon GO Events This Week: December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Weekly Schedule and Highlights:
- Max Monday (December 29): Dynamax Omanyte takes center stage in Max Battles from 6 PM to 7 PM.
- Spotlight Hour (December 30): Delibird shines with doubled Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Raid Hour (January 1): Blacephalon reigns supreme in Five-Star Raids from 6 PM to 7 PM.
Special Events:
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- New Year 2026 (December 31-January 4): Party Top Hat Pikachu dazzles with boosted shiny rates, and other costume Pokémon join the fun.
- Piplup Community Day Classic (January 4): Piplup returns with boosted shiny chances and the exclusive move Hydro Cannon when evolved to Empoleon.
Raid Details:
- Five-Star Raids (December 22-31): Zekrom takes the spotlight.
- Five-Star Raids (January 1-5): Blacephalon reigns.
- Mega Raids (December 22-31): Mega Glalie awaits.
- Shadow Raids: One-star and three-star raids daily, with five-star raids on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring Shadow Cresselia during Precious Paths.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe:
- Available in January 2026, offering Dialga encounters, XP and Stardust bonuses, and the return of the Lucky Trinket.
GO Battle League Season 25:
- Begins on December 2, 2025, with end-of-season rewards, GBL rank reset, and unchanged rank-up requirements.
Season of Precious Paths:
- Running from December 2, 2025, to March 3, 2026, this season focuses on the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos, Master Ball Special Research, and new costume Pokémon.
- Season-long bonuses include additional Special Trades, increased Stardust for daily catches, and enhanced friendship bonus damage in raids.
Egg Hatches and Adventure Sync Rewards:
- Detailed lists of Pokémon hatching from various egg distances and Adventure Sync Eggs are provided.
Research Breakthrough:
- Complete Field Research to unlock encounters with specific Pokémon.
