Pokémon GO Holiday Part 2 2024 Event Guide with Collection Challenges and Wooloo Outfits

Get ready, Trainers! Pokémon GO’s Holiday Part 2 event returns from December 22 to 27, 2024, bringing festive flair with Wooloo and Dubwool in holiday costumes, the first-ever Shiny Cetoddle, and double XP bonuses that make this the perfect season to catch, raid, and celebrate.

All players will be able to get doubled XP from catching Pokémon and 50% more XP from raiding. All Adventure Incense used from Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. until Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. in your local time will also last for double the usual time, which should hopefully help you find some Galarian birds.

There are also some spawns that’ll only show up if you use incense, as well as a paid Timed Research ticket, so this event is full of stuff to do. The “Dual Destiny” Special Research also got an update with this event.

Below, we list all the perks of the Pokémon Go “Holiday Part 2” event, including the paid Timed Research ticket, incense spawns, and Field Research.

Pokémon Go ’Feeling Sheepish’ paid Timed Research and reward

The Pokémon Go “Feeling Sheepish” Premium Timed Research is a paid questline available during the Holiday Part 2 event from December 22 to December 27, 2024, costing around $5.00 or equivalent local currency. Players who purchase the ticket can complete two sets of tasks involving catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops or Gyms, and using Incense. Rewards include encounters with Wooloo in holiday attire, Incense, Stardust, XP, Pinap Berries, a Glacial Lure Module, and a Wooloo Jacket avatar item. This research must be completed and rewards claimed before the event ends on December 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

If you complete this $5 research before the event ends, you’ll get a special reward. Is the paid “Holiday Part 2” Timed Research worth it? Only if you really want the Wooloo jacket cosmetic and more Wooloo in holiday gear. The two incense and single Glacial Lure Module you get from this set can be bought for 260 coins (less than $5 worth), so you should really only grab this if you want the jacket or the Wooloo encounters.

We list the steps for the research below, but make sure to complete them before the event ends on Dec. 27.

’Feeling Sheepish’ step 1 of 2

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)
• Catch 25 Pokémon (1 incense)
• Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)
• Spin 15 PokéStops or gyms (1 incense)
• Use an incense (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)

Rewards: Wooloo (holiday) encounter, 500 Stardust, 1,000 XP

’Feeling Sheepish’ step 1 of 2

• Catch 10 Pokémon (15 Pinap Berries)
• Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)
• Use an incense (1 Glacial Lure Module)

Rewards: Wooloo Jacket, 1,500 Stardust, 2,500 XP

Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ event Collection Challenges

During the Pokémon Go Holiday Part 2 event in 2024, players can complete three distinct Collection Challenges: Black, White, and Monochrome. The Black Challenge requires catching Snorlax, Blitzle, Alolan Rattata, and Murkrow, rewarding 1,500 Stardust and an encounter with Pancham. The White Challenge involves catching Cetoddle, Alolan Vulpix, Vanillite, and Tynamo, with rewards including 1,500 Stardust and a Furfrou encounter. Lastly, the Monochrome Challenge tasks players with catching Wooloo and Cetoddle, offering 10 Great Balls and 10 Ultra Balls as rewards. These challenges are part of the event running from December 22 to December 27, 2024, providing festive Pokémon encounters and valuable in-game resources for trainers.

The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:

Holiday Part 2 Collection Challenge: Black

• Catch a Snorlax
• Catch a Blitzle
• Catch an Alolan Rattata
• Catch a Murkrow

Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, Pancham encounter

Holiday Part 2 Collection Challenge: White

• Catch a Cetoddle
• Catch an Alolan Vulpix
• Catch a Vnillite
• Catch a Tynamo

Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, Furfrou encounter

Holiday Part 2 Collection Challenge: Monochrome

• Catch a Wooloo
• Catch a Cetoddle

Rewards: 10 Great Balls, 10 Ultra Balls

Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ event Field Research and rewards

During the Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ event running from December 22 to December 27, 2024, players can complete special Field Research tasks to earn encounters with festive Pokémon. The tasks include catching 10 Pokémon (rewarding encounters with Galarian Zigzagoon or Blitzle), using an Incense (rewarding a Cetoddle encounter), and winning 2 raids (rewarding a Klink encounter), all with shiny variants available. Completing these tasks grants valuable rewards such as XP and Stardust, alongside unique holiday-themed Pokémon like Wooloo and Dubwool in festive attire. Additionally, the event features doubled XP for catching Pokémon and a 50% XP boost for raids, enhancing the overall gameplay experience during the holiday period.

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Galarian Zigzagoon or Blitzle encounter)
• Use an incense (Cetoddle encounter)
• Win 2 raids (Klink encounter)

Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ event boosted spawns

During the Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ 2024 event, which runs from December 22 to December 27, players will experience boosted spawns of several Pokémon in the wild, including Alolan Rattata, Murkrow, Galarian Zigzagoon, Blitzle, Vanillite, Tynamo, and the festive Wooloo in holiday attire. Additionally, rare Pokémon like Absol will have an increased chance to appear. Using Incense on specific days further enhances spawns, attracting Pokémon such as Snorlax, Blitzle, Yamask, Lampent, and holiday Wooloo on even-numbered days, and Togetic, Galarian Zigzagoon, Foongus, Furfrou, and Cetoddle on odd-numbered days. This combination of boosted wild encounters and Incense effects makes it an excellent opportunity for trainers to catch a variety of Pokémon and complete event tasks.

These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

• Alolan Rattata
• Murkrow
• Galarian Zigzagoon
• Absol
• Blitzle
• Vanillite
• Rynamo
• Wooloo (holiday)

These Pokémon will also spawn from using incense on the following days.

Dec. 22, 24, and 26 incense spawns:

• Snorlax
• Blitzle
• Yamask
• Lampent
• Wooloo (holiday)

Dec. 23, 25, and 27 incense spawns:

• Togetic
• Galarian Zigzagoon
• Foongus
• Furfrou
• Cetoddle

Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ event raid targets

During the Pokémon Go ’Holiday Part 2’ event, running from December 22 to December 27, 2024, players can face a variety of raid bosses across different tiers. One-star raids feature Alolan Vulpix, Galarian Darumaka, Litwick, and Cetoddle, with shiny Cetoddle available for the first time. Three-star raids include Snorlax, Banette, Zebstrika, and Toucannon. Five-star raids spotlight Altered Forme Giratina starting December 26, while Mega Raids offer Mega Latias until December 26 and Mega Abomasnow from that date onward. This event also boosts XP gains from raids by 50%, making it a prime time for trainers to engage in battles and catch rare Pokémon.

The following changes to the raid schedule and Max Battle schedule will take place as part of the event:

Holiday Part 2 raid line-up

During the Pokémon Go Holiday Part 2 event, running from December 22 to December 27, 2024, the raid line-up features a diverse range of Pokémon across different raid tiers. One-star raids include Alolan Vulpix, Galarian Darumaka, Litwick, and the debut of Shiny Cetoddle, offering accessible challenges for many trainers. Three-star raids bring Snorlax, Banette, Zebstrika, and Toucannon, providing a moderate difficulty level. Five-star raids spotlight Giratina (Altered Forme) starting December 26, while Mega Raids transition from Mega Latias (available until December 26) to Mega Abomasnow thereafter. These raids also have an increased chance of shiny Pokémon appearances, making them particularly enticing for collectors and battlers alike.

How can I maximize my XP gains during Pokémon Go Holiday Part 2

To maximize your XP gains during Pokémon GO Holiday Part 2 (December 22-27, 2024), follow these key strategies:

• Take advantage of the event’s double catch XP bonus by focusing on catching as many Pokémon as possible, aiming for excellent throws to maximize XP per catch.

• Use Lucky Eggs while catching to double your XP gains even further, especially during bursts of catching or raids.

• Participate in raids, which grant 50% more XP during the event; completing a Tier 5 raid can yield around 40,000 XP with the event bonuses and a Lucky Egg active.

• Mega evolve a Pokémon that matches the types of many wild spawns during the event (such as Mega Sableye for dark/ghost types) to earn extra candy and XP when catching those Pokémon.

• Use Adventure Incense from December 25 to January 5 to benefit from doubled incense duration, increasing your chances of encountering event Pokémon and gaining more XP.

• Combine these methods with daily bonuses, friendship XP gains, and timed research tasks to further boost your XP haul during the event.

By focusing on high-volume catching with excellent throws, raiding efficiently, and using Lucky Eggs strategically, you can significantly amplify your XP gains throughout the Holiday Part 2 event.

What are the most effective ways to use Lucky Eggs during the event

The most effective ways to use Lucky Eggs during the Pokémon GO Holiday Part 2 event are:

• During Friendship Level Ups: Activate a Lucky Egg right before reaching Ultra Friend or Best Friend status with multiple friends to double the large XP rewards (up to 100,000 XP doubled to 200,000 XP) from friendship milestones.

• Mass Evolutions During Double XP Buffs: Use Lucky Eggs when there is a double evolution XP event or buff, evolving hundreds of Pokémon in a short time to maximize XP gains (up to 4x XP per evolution).

• While Catching Pokémon in Bulk: Combine Lucky Eggs with Incense and Lures to catch many Pokémon quickly, capitalizing on the event’s increased spawns and double catch XP. Keep moving to maximize encounters and XP gains.

• During Raid Battles: Use Lucky Eggs before and during raids to double the already increased raid XP, especially for Tier 5 Legendary raids, to maximize XP per raid.

• Completing Special Research or Timed Research Tasks: Activate Lucky Eggs just before completing research tasks that grant XP to double the rewards.

• Coordinated XP Groups: Join or form groups that synchronize friendship level ups and Lucky Egg use to maximize XP gains for all members.

In summary, the best strategy is to save Lucky Eggs for moments when you can earn large bursts of XP-friendship level ups, mass evolutions, raids, and bulk catching-often combining them with Incense, Lures, and event bonuses to quadruple or more your XP gains during the event’s limited window.