Pokémon Go Holidays 2021 event field research, spawns and bonuses
Everything you need to know about the end-of-year event.
The Holidays 2021 event brings the year to a close in Pokémon Go.
Arriving in two parts, it will introduce new spawns in the wild, raids and eggs, new costume Pokémon, new Holidays field research, and later in December, new timed research and the arrival of Bergmite and Avalugg.
There is, of course, new avatar items to purchase, if you want to get into the festive spirit.
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Holidays 2021 field research tasks in Pokémon Go
During the Holidays 2021 event in Pokémon Go, you'll be able to collect a number of exclusive field research tasks by spinning PokéStops. These tasks can be saved and completed once the event ends - so feel free to hold onto them if you wish.
These are a great way to unlock event-specific costume Pokémon - or the rare Cryogonal - if you're struggling to find them in the wild or in raids.
Here are the Holidays 2021 field research tasks and their rewards:
- Send 3 Gifts to friends reward - 3 Pinap Berries, 3 Razz Berries or 3 PokéBalls
- Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Swinub encounter
- Open 5 Gifts reward - Holiday Pikachu, Cubchoo or Stantler encounter
- Catch 5 ice-type Pokémon reward - Holiday Spheal encounter
- Catch 7 different species of Pokémon reward - Alolan Vlupix encounter
- Win a level 3 or higher Daid reward - Cryogonal encounter
Thank you to SilphScience from reddit for the help with this information.
The Max Out Season is here and includes a new global event, Wild Area. You can now catch Dynamax Pokémon through Max Battles. First, however, you need to visit Power Spots to collect Max Particles and complete the To the Max! quest. Don't forget to try out Routes, Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon, fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases.
Pokémon Go Holidays 2021 spawns and event bonuses
As well as field research, there are a number of costume Pokémon to collect - some new, some from returning years - as well as changes with wild spawns and raids.
The Holiday costume Pokémon are as follows:
- Holiday Spheal (new)
- Holiday Glaceon (new)
- Holiday Stantler (returning)
- Holiday Cubchoo (returning)
- Pikachu with a holiday hat (returning)
- Holiday Delibird (returning)
You can find all the above in raids, and all bar Holiday Glaceon in raids. Here is the complete list:
| Wild spawns | One-star raids | Three-star raids | Five-star / Mega raids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu wearing a holiday hat Swinub Holiday Stantler Holiday Delibird Snorunt Holiday Spheal Snover Vanillite Holiday Cubchoo Alolan Sandshrew (rare) Cryogonal (rare) | Pikachu wearing a holiday hat Alolan Sandshrew Swinub Holiday Spheal Holiday Cubchoo | Cloyster Holiday Stantler Holiday Delibird Holiday Glaceon | Kyurem Mega Steelix |
Elsewhere, the event bonuses and other events during Holiday 2021 include:
- Ability to open up to 45 Gifts per day, and hold 40 Gifts in your possession
- Changes to Team Go Rocket grunts, who are more likely to have Ice and Water Pokémon
- CP boost to Mega Abomasnow
- The release of the Postcard Book feature
- The Holiday Cup in Go Battle League
- New Festive Hat, Jacket and Shorts avatar items in the shop:
Pokémon Go Holidays 2021 Part 2 dates: When does Holidays 2021 Part 2 begin and Bergmite and Avalugg arrive?
If you want new Pokémon and quests to partake in, then you'll have to wait until Part 2 later in the month.
In Pokémon Go, Holidays 2021 Part 2 starts at December 23rd, 2021 and ends on December 31st, 2021 at 10am and 8pm local time respectively, and will introduce the following:
- Bergmite and Avalugg making their debut in Pokémon Go
- Two Timed Research questlines, each leading to an encounter with Galarian Mr. Mime
- A free Egg Incubator each day from spinning a PokéStop
Additionally, from December 25th onwards will be the Winter Wonderland mini-event - including a time-limited Collection Challenge focused on trading, with a Galarian Mr. Mime reward.
Enjoy the Holiday events and have a happy New Year!