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Pokémon Go events full schedule guide (December 2024)

Lots to look forward to this month. Here's the Pokémon Go events full schedule.

This month is gearing up to be another great month for new Pokémon Go content. There will be a host of exciting new Pokémon species, Shiny variants to capture, and a few secrets and mysteries scattered across the next few weeks.

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A lot is happening, so keeping track of every Pokémon Go event over the month is essential as we gear up for many significant events and the usual offerings. So here’s everything you can look forward to.

Pokémon Go events Full schedule, dates, and times guide

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EventMain HighlightStart date and timeEnd date and time
Just My Cuip of TeaSinistea and Polteageist DebutDec. 3, 10am local timeDec. 7, 8pm local time
Aspiring Dragons Research DayShiny Horsea, Swablu, Trapinch, and Skrelp increased spawns in Research TaksksDec. 7, 2pm local timeDec. 7, 5pm local time
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle DayGMAX Lapras DebutDec. 8, 2pm local timeDec. 8, 5pm local time
Young & WiseN/ADec. 10, 10am local timeDec. 14, 8pm local time
Necrozma Fusion DayNecrozmas Raids, Shiny Necrozma availableDec. 14, 2pm local timeShiny Horsea, Swablu, Trapinch, and Skrelp increased spawns in Research Tasks
Holiday Part OneLikely to include costumed PokémonDec. 17, 10am local timeDec. 22, 10am local time
December Community DayAll 2024 Community Day Pokémon return for a full weekendDec 21-22, 2pm local timeDec 21-22, 5pm local time
Holiday Part TwoN/A but likely more of Part OneDec. 22, 10am local timeDec. 27, 8pm local time
Charged Embers Hatch DayEgg-event, if we had to guess by the title, then maybe Magby and Elekid with increased Shiny odds?Dec. 29, 2pm local timeDec. 29, 5pm local time
New Years 2025Usual New Years costumed PokémonDec. 30, 10-am local timeJan. 1, 8pm local time

Most monthly Pokémon Go events have the usual offerings. You can expect to see a Community Day every month, and there are usually a few events that cater towards a new Pokémon reveal and, at times, a new mechanic.

Usually, when Niantic reveals the events ahead of time, not much information is known about the contents of each one. Sure, stuff like Community Day, Mega Raid Days, Research Days, and the usual offering are easy to guess, but most of the events are a mystery until closer to the start date and time when Niantic reveals what Pokémon and offerings trainers can expect. Sometimes, there are even completely hidden events with no names, just adding to the mystery.

Several months also host a massive in-person event, whether a Go Fest or something on a small scale. And you almost always have something tied to the season, whether it’s Summer, Halloween, or Christmas. So, every month, something thematic is on offer.

Additionally, depending on what new feature is available, whether Mega or Gigantamax, there’s always something new Niantic is trying to push to keep trainers interested. So long as the team doesn’t screw it up somehow and needs to force out a makeup event of some kind to add to the schedule.

As with usual months, there is a lot to look forward to this time around, so be prepared to make time to grab all the new Pokémon and hopefully snag a few new Shiny Pokémon along the way.


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Assigning Editor. In 2015, Adam graduated from the University of Aberystwyth with a bachelor's in Media and Communications. Working in the industry for over ten years. If it has anything to do with Nintendo and Pokémon chances are you will see me talking about it, covering, and likely not sleeping while playing it.