Can you believe that it is almost 2024? Where is the time going? Another new year brings a host of fresh events to Pokemon GO, and it will be starting off with a bang with the New Year’s 2024 event which features one of the cutest Pokemon debuts of late!
Pokemon GO New Year’s 2024 All Event Details
When Pokemon GO launched in 2016, I had no idea that I would still be playing it eight years later in 2024. It’s been a long journey, and much has changed over the years. What better way to celebrate that than by bringing in the new year in-game and in style? Plus, there will be fireworks in the sky again.
Event Date and Time
The Pokemon GO New Year’s 2024 event will begin on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM and last until Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.
Pokemon Debuts
The following two Pokemon will debut during the New Year’s 2024 event.
| Pokemon | Shiny |
|---|---|
| Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon | ★ |
| Wigglytuff wearing a ribbon | ★ |
Wild Pokemon Encounters
The following Pokemon will be able to be caught in the wild for the duration of the New Year’s 2024 event, and yes dapper Hoothoot is back.
| Pokemon | Shiny |
|---|---|
| Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon | ★ |
| Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit | ★ |
| Darumaka | ★ |
| Bronzor | ★ |
Event Egg Pool
The following Pokemon will be able to be found in Eggs that are obtained during the event period.
| Pokemon | Egg Type | Shiny |
|---|---|---|
| Pichu wearing a party hat | 7KM | ★ |
| Cleffa | 7KM | ★ |
| Igglybuff | 7KM | ★ |
| Togepi | 7KM | ★ |
| Tyrogue | 7KM | ★ |
| Smoochum | 7KM | ★ |
| Elekid | 7KM | ★ |
| Magby | 7KM | ★ |
| Azurill | 7KM | ★ |
| Wynaut | 7KM | ★ |
Raid Pokemon
The following Pokemon will be able to be defeated and caught from Raids that are active during the event period.
| Pokemon | Raid Type | Shiny |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur wearing a party hat | One-Star Raid | ★ |
| Charmander wearing a party hat | One-Star Raid | ★ |
| Squirtle wearing a party hat | One-Star Raid | ★ |
| Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit | One-Star Raid | ★ |
| Wurmple wearing a party hat | One-Star Raid | ★ |
| Raticate wearing a party hat | Three-Star Raid | ★ |
| Nidorino wearing a party hat | Three-Star Raid | ★ |
| Gengar wearing a party hat | Three-Star Raid | ★ |
| Wobbuffet wearing a party hat | Three-Star Raid | ★ |
| Buzzwole (Americas) | Five-Star Raid | |
| Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific) | Five-Star Raid | |
| Pheromosa (Europe) | Five-Star Raid | |
| Mega Ampharos | Mega Raid | ★ |
Do note that the Ultra Beasts that can be found in Five-Star Raids are regionals, and you will only be able to find whichever one is local to you. Unless you can Remote Raid to a Raid in another region.
Field Research Task Encounters
During the event period, trainers will be able to encounter certain Pokemon as rewards for completing Field Research Tasks that will be rewarded by spinning PokeStop’s and obtaining event-specific tasks. On top of the below Pokemon, trainers will also be rewarded with Stardust for completing said tasks.
| Pokemon | Shiny |
|---|---|
| Darumaka | ★ |
| Bronzor | ★ |
Event Bonuses
The following Event Bonuses will be active for the duration of the New Year’s 2024 event.
- Trainers who place Eggs into an incubator during the event will receive 1/2 Egg hatching distance.
- Trainers will receive 1/4 Egg hatching distance for the first three Eggs that they hatch via the Egg hatching widget.
Event Avatar Item
You can bring in the New Year in style with this rather adorable Darumaka Hat. The more you stare at it, the cuter it looks.
Event Exclusive Paid Timed Research
Players can purchase an event exclusive Paid Timed Research for $1 USD or the equivalent cost in their local currency. Purchasing this research will provide trainers with the following rewards on successful completion of it.
| Pokemon | Shiny |
|---|---|
| Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon | ★ |
| Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit | ★ |
| Wurmple wearing a party hat | ★ |
Trainers will also receive the following rewards:
- XP
- Stardust
- PokeCoins
The Paid Time Research will go live at the same time as the event and will need to be completed by January 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time to take full advantage of its benefits.
Event Bundle
The following Event Bundle will be available for purchase in the in-game shop.
99 PokeCoin Bundle
- 1 Incubator
- 1 Premium Raid Pass
That’s it! What a fun way to bring 2023 to a close and welcome in 2024. 2023 isn’t over yet though, and make sure that you are making the most out of the Winter Holiday Part 2 event.
