The festive season is here, and Pokemon GO’s Winter Holiday Part 2 event brings exciting field research tasks with exclusive rewards. Running from December 24-29, 2025, trainers can catch holiday-themed Pokemon, including debuts of Rolycoly, Carkol, and Coalossal. Let’s explore every research task and maximize your winter catches!
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Pokemon GO Event Field Research Tasks & Rewards
| Task | Reward | Shiny Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokemon | Holiday Pikachu encounter | ✅ Yes |
| Send 5 gifts to friends | Delibird encounter | ✅ Yes |
| Send 15 gifts to friends | Holiday Psyduck encounter | ✅ Yes |
| Catch 10 different species | Holiday Sudowoodo encounter | ✅ Yes |
| Use an Incense | Holiday Charjabug encounter | ✅ Yes |
Event Timeline & Key Details
Winter Holiday Part 2 runs from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 10 AM to Monday, December 29, 2025, at 8 PM local time. This gives trainers six days to complete field research tasks and catch exclusive holiday-themed Pokemon.
The event celebrates the season with special costume Pokemon featuring festive attire. According to the official Pokemon GO blog, these holiday variants add unique flair to your collection and make perfect seasonal additions.
Featured Pokemon Debuts
The headline attraction is the debut of the Rolycoly evolution line. Trainers can finally catch Rolycoly in the wild and evolve it into Carkol and Coalossal. These Rock/Fire-type Pokemon from the Galar region bring new strategic options to your battle teams.
Holiday-costumed variants of Sudowoodo and Charjabug make their first appearances wearing festive accessories. These limited-time versions won’t be available after the event ends, making them must-catches for collectors.
Maximizing Your Research Rewards
Gift-Sending Strategy: Tasks requiring gift exchanges are easiest if you maintain an active friend list. Stock up on gifts by spinning PokeStops throughout the day, then send them in batches to complete multiple research tasks efficiently.
Species Diversity Catches: The “catch different species” tasks reward variety over quantity. Focus on diverse spawns rather than repeatedly catching the same Pokemon. Visit areas with varied spawn pools for faster completion.
Incense Optimization: Save your Incense uses for dedicated play sessions. The holiday event increases spawn rates, so activating Incense during peak hours maximizes encounters and task completion speed.
Looking for more Pokemon GO strategies? Check out our gaming event guides for expert tips on seasonal events and limited-time research.
Beyond Field Research
While field research offers excellent rewards, don’t forget about the paid Timed Research available for $5.00. This optional content includes exclusive encounters, premium battle passes, and special avatar items perfect for holiday flexing.
The event also features Collection Challenges and special raid rotations. Completing everything requires planning, but the rewards—especially shiny holiday Pokemon—make the effort worthwhile.
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Pro Trainer Tips
Complete Tasks Early: Popular research tasks can fill your queue quickly. Complete and claim rewards promptly to keep slots open for new tasks from PokeStops.
Coordinate with Friends: The gift-sending requirements work best when coordinated. Message friends to ensure they open gifts daily, allowing you to send more throughout the event.
Check Spawn Patterns: Holiday Pokemon appear more frequently near PokeStops with active Lures. Community hotspots typically offer better diversity for species-catching tasks.
FAQs
Q: Can I complete Winter Holiday Part 2 field research after the event ends?
A: No, event-exclusive field research tasks disappear when the event concludes on December 29, 2025, at 8 PM local time. Any uncompleted tasks in your research queue will remain, but you won’t be able to collect new holiday-themed tasks after this deadline. Make sure to complete and claim all rewards before the event ends to avoid missing exclusive Pokemon encounters.
Q: Are holiday costume Pokemon available after the Winter Holiday Part 2 event?
A: Holiday costume Pokemon like Holiday Pikachu, Psyduck, Sudowoodo, and Charjabug are exclusive to seasonal events. While some holiday variants return annually, there’s no guarantee these exact versions will appear in future events. Costume Pokemon cannot evolve in most cases, and they’re primarily collectibles. If you want these specific variants, catch them during the December 24-29 window.
