Holiday in 2023 was the eighth Holiday event in Pokémon GO.[1][2][3]
Pokémon Spotlight Hours featuring Snorunt and Vanillite and Raid Day featuring Wyrdeer were available during this event.
Whole event[]
Available for US$5.00 (or equivalent in local currency):
One of the following bonuses depending on Trainer's choice at Winter Wishes:
Timed Research[]
Winter Holiday Timed ResearchWinter Holiday Timed Research was available during the event by purchasing a ticket from the shop for US$2.00 (or equivalent in local currency):
Winter Holiday Part 2 Timed ResearchWinter Holiday Part 2 Timed Research is the second part of the ticket from the shop for US$2.00 (or equivalent in local currency):
Frosty FestivitiesFrosty Festivities Timed Research was available during the event by purchasing a ticket from the shop for US$5.00 (or equivalent in local currency):
Winter WishesWinter Wishes Timed Research was available during the event. Trainers could choose one of two paths to obtain a different bonus for the remaining of the event.
Choosing this wish will grant you 2× XP for catching Pokémon for the duration of Winter Holiday Part 2. You’ll be challenged with tasks such as catching Pokémon and earning XP, and you may encounter Pokémon such as Galarian Mr. Mime!
Choosing this wish will grant you 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon for the duration of Winter Holiday Part 2. You’ll be challenged with tasks such as catching Pokémon and earning Stardust, and you may encounter Pokémon such as Galarian Mr. Mime!
Professor Willow dialogue
- Brrr... Ah! TRAINER! Did you notice the snow we’ve been getting? It’s beautiful—and freezing! I feel colder than a Bergmite!
- Winter is a time for wishing, and while a Bergmite might wish for the weather to stay like this forever, I’m wishing for an extra layer!
- What about you, TRAINER? What’s your winter research wish?
PokéStop Showcase[]
PokéStop Showcases were available during the event:
| December 19th, 10 a.m. - 23rd, 12 p.m. | Biggest Size | |
| December 23rd, 12 p.m. - 24th, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size | |
| December 25th, 10 a.m. - 31st, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size |
Avatar items[]
New avatar itemsThese avatar items were released at the start of the event:
Stickers[]
Shop special offer[]
Part 1[]
Featured Pokémon[]
New 
New 
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:
2-km EggsThese Pokémon would hatch from 2-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event. The Holiday hat Eevee hatched from these Eggs had a higher chance to be Shiny than ones found in the wild:
These Raid Bosses were available during the event. Holiday 2023 Pikachu from raids had a higher chance to be Shiny than ones found in the wild:
1st Tier
3rd Tier
Field Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Part 2[]
Featured Pokémon[]
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:
2-km EggsThese Pokémon would hatch from 2-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event. The Holiday Psyduck and Holiday hat Eevee hatched from these Eggs had a higher chance to be Shiny than ones found in the wild:
Field Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Winter Wonderland[]
Featured Pokémon[]
Collection Challenge[]
Collection ChallengesTo complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:
Raid Day[]
Features[]
* from December 22nd, 2023 4:00 p.m. to December 23rd, 2023 7:00 p.m. PST
Featured Pokémon[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Map View and Encounter View were redecorated for the event:
- The text of Winter Wishes Timed Research is reused from Holiday 2022. The bonus is active throughout the event but not only in Part 2.
References[]
- ↑ Celebrate the season—Cetoddle, Cetitan, and more are coming to Pokémon GO!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-12-12.
- ↑ Bundle up for this year’s Winter Wonderland event and Wyrdeer’s Pokémon GO debut during Wyrdeer Raid Day!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-12-12.
- ↑ Winter wonder continues with Pokémon GO’s Winter Holiday Part 2!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-12-15.
