Holiday 2017

Holiday in 2017 was the second Holiday event in Pokémon GO. Moreover, this event coincided with the release of twenty aquatic-themed, Hoenn-region Pokémon.

Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon were released with the start of the event:

Selected Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild (and from Incense, Lure Module):

These Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event:

2-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event would hatch more of Pichu wearing festive hat:

Shop special offer
Year after the very-first special offer boxes, there were new ones for this event, available from the shop for a limited time.

From December through December, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. PST, special boxes featured items such as Super Incubators, Lure Modules and newly introduced Star Pieces.

From December, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. PST through January , 2018, special boxes featured items such as Premium Raid Passes, Super Incubators, and Star Pieces.

This offer introduced new graphic design for such boxes and it differs from previous special offer boxes by having futuristic style with more winter, holiday theme.

Promotional pictures
Following promotional pictures were published by creators of the game across their social media channels.