The holidays bring festive cheer to Pokemon GO trainers with the limited-time Winter Weekend Timed Research event! Running until December 28, 2025, at 8 PM local time, this free event rewards players with adorable Holiday Hat Eevee encounters and valuable resources. Here’s everything you need to complete this seasonal research before time runs out.
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Pokemon GO Overview: What You’ll Earn
| Research Step | Eevee Encounters | XP Reward | Stardust Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 of 2 | 5 encounters | 1,000 XP | 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 2 of 2 | 5 encounters | 1,000 XP | 1,000 Stardust |
| Total | 10 Eevee | 2,000 XP | 2,000 Stardust |
Complete Task Breakdown
Step 1 Tasks:
- Catch 10 Pokemon → Holiday Hat Eevee
- Spin 2 PokeStops or Gyms → Holiday Hat Eevee
- Send 9 gifts to friends → Holiday Hat Eevee
- Open 9 gifts → Holiday Hat Eevee
- Win a raid → Holiday Hat Eevee
Step 2 Tasks: (Identical to Step 1 with same rewards)
Pro Tips for Maximum Value
Candy Collection Strategy: Use Pinap Berries on every Holiday Hat Eevee encounter to double your candy gains. This helps you evolve multiple Eeveelutions with festive headwear!
Efficient Completion: Focus on gift exchanges first thing in the morning, then combine catching and PokeStop spins during your daily routine. Join any raid—even 1-star raids count—to quickly complete the raid task.
Time-Sensitive: You must complete all tasks and claim rewards by December 28, 2025, at 8 PM local time. Missing the deadline means losing access to these exclusive Holiday Hat Eevee encounters forever.
Building Your Holiday Collection
These Holiday Hat Eevee can evolve into any of the eight Eeveelutions, each retaining their festive accessory. Consider evolving them into your favorite forms or holding them for future trading opportunities with collectors.
For trainers seeking shiny variants or perfect IVs, remember that each encounter offers fresh odds. The more Eevee you catch during this event, the better your chances of finding that special addition to your collection.
Related Pokemon GO Events
The Winter Weekend Timed Research complements other December activities, including ongoing raid battles and seasonal spawns. Don’t forget to check your Special Research tab for Master Ball Masterwork Research if you previously purchased tickets.
Looking ahead, Pokemon GO continues to roll out exciting features in 2025, making it the perfect time to stay active in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I complete this research after December 28?
No, the Winter Weekend Timed Research expires on December 28, 2025, at 8 PM local time. Any uncompleted tasks or unclaimed rewards will be permanently lost.
Q: Do Holiday Hat Eevee keep their hats after evolution?
Yes! When you evolve Holiday Hat Eevee into any Eeveelution (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon), the festive hat remains on the evolved form, making them valuable collector’s items.
