Pokemon GO Winter Holiday 2023 Part 2: All You Need to Know

As Pokemon GO wraps up 2023, the game ushers in the second half of its festive Winter Holiday event. Winter Holiday Part 2 kicks off on December 25th, bringing new Pokemon appearances in holiday attire, special raid encounters, event bonuses, Timed Research, and more winter activities. We will dive into all the details you need to know before Pokemon GO Winter Holiday 2023 Part 2 starts! Let's go!

Pokemon GO Winter Holiday Part 2 Release Date

Pokemon GO's Winter Holiday Part 2 begins on Monday, December 25th at 10AM and concludes on Sunday, December 31st at 8PM local time.

That gives trainers just over a week to catch special Pokemon, complete event-exclusive Field Research and Timed Research, battle costumed raid bosses, open holiday-themed gifts and eggs, and enjoy all the other festivities.

New Pokemon Arrivals

WInter Holiday 2023 Part 2 in Pokemon GO spotlights the debut of Shiny Vanillite. The ice-type refreshment can finally be encountered in its sparkling variant.

Additionally, Psyduck arrives wearing festive holiday attire. The duck Pokemon and its evolution Golduck will both don their Christmas best during the event. Shiny holiday Psyduck family members will be available too.

Wild Encounters in Pokemon GO Winter Holiday 2023 Part 2

Many ice-types and partiers emerge this season, including:

• Alolan Vulpix
• Galarian Darumaka
• Holiday Attire Eevee
• Holiday Attire Pikachu
• Holiday Attire Psyduck
• Holiday Ribbon Delibird
• Seel
• Snorunt
• Spheal
• Swinub

Plus Cryogonal, Vanillite, Holiday Ribbon Cubchoo, and Cetoddle. Rare spawns like Sneasel, Amaura, and Piloswine also visit more frequently.

Raid Lineup in Winter Holiday 2023 Part 2

Holiday raiders crash into raids like:

• Tier 1 Raids: Holiday Attire Pikachu, Holiday Ribbon Cubchoo, Alolan Vulpix, Crabrawler, Cetoddle
• Tier 3 Raids: Undersea Holiday Glaceon, Holiday Ribbon Delibird, Lapras, Dewgong

Shiny chances receive a boost for certain species caught after Tier 1 and 3 raid battles.

Field Research Encounters in Pokemon GO Winter Holiday 2023 Part 2

Completing event-exclusive Field Research during Part 2 can lead to wintry encounters with:

• Alolan Vulpix
• Crabrawler
• Holiday Attire Pikachu
• Holiday Bells Stantler
• Holiday Scarf Spheal
• Jynx
• Lapras
• Shellder
• Snover
• Undersea Holiday Glaceon
• Vanillite

Tasks also provide Mega Energy for evolving Abomasnow and Glalie into their Mega forms.

Event Bonuses

The Winter Holiday retains XP and Stardust bonuses for:

• Catching Pokemon
• Opening Gifts

A Timed Research quest also continues, with a choice between double catch XP or double catch Stardust rewards.

New Slowpoke Mega Energy, stickers, avatar items, and Buddy activities round out the extra goodies. So bundle up with gloves, scarves, and stylish snow boots to make the most of everything Pokemon GO's Winter Holiday Part 2 has to offer.