Pokemon GO Winter Holiday Part 2 Guide: Spawns, Raids & More

Part 2 of the 2023 Winter Holiday event brings even more festive cheer to Pokemon GO!

Pokemon GO’s yearly Winter Holiday event is always split into two parts, with new costumed Pokemon arriving with Part 2. The 2023 edition brings festive Psyduck and Golduck to the game, alongside updated wild spawns, Raids, and more!

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Winter Holiday Part 2 event!

2023 Winter Holiday Part 2 Date & Time

Part 2 of the 2023 Pokemon GO Winter Holiday event is taking place from 10 AM local time on December 25 until 8 PM local time on December 31.

As this event ends so late on New Year’s Eve, it looks like there will be no Pokemon GO event to celebrate the end of the year in 2023.

New Costumed & Shiny Pokemon

Two new costumed Pokemon and a brand-new shiny are coming to Pokemon GO in 2023 Winter Holiday Part 2. They are:

• Psyduck (Holiday Costume)
• Golduck (Holiday Costume)
• Shiny Vanillite

Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active throughout the whole of the Winter Holiday event:

• Either double XP for catching Pokemon or double Stardust for catching Pokemon
• Increased XP and Stardust from opening Gifts

Wild Spawns

A number of costumed and Ice-type Pokemon will be spawning in the wild during Winter Holiday Part 2:

Raids

The following Pokemon will be in Raids during Winter Holiday Part 2:

2km Winter Holiday Eggs

Any 2km Egg that you pick up during the Winter Holiday Part 2 event will contain one of the following 5 Pokemon:

Research

Most of the Research from Part 1 of the Winter Holiday is still available, but there are also new Field Research Tasks to complete:

1. Winter Holiday Part 2 Field Research Tasks
   • Rewards for these include encounters with plenty of festive Pokemon and Mega Energy for Ice-type Pokemon
2. Winter Wishes Timed Research
   • The rewards for this include a bonus of your choosing as well as plenty of Winter-themed Pokemon encounters
3. Paid Timed Research
   • There are two Paid Timed Researches – one costs $2, and the other $5
     • The $2 Winter Holiday Research rewards include 2 Premium Battle Passes and event-themed costumed Pokemon
     • The $5 Frosty Festivities Research rewards include a bonus 2x Candy for catching Pokemon, event-themed costumed Pokemon, and an exclusive avatar pose

While this is the final Pokemon GO event of 2023, there’s bound to be plenty more coming in the new year. Stay tuned for all of the upcoming announcements!