Holiday 2022

**Other editions of Holiday:**
Holiday 2016
Holiday 2017
Holiday 2018
Holiday 2019
Holiday 2020
Holiday 2021
**Holiday 2022**
Holiday 2023

**Holiday** in 2022 was the seventh Holiday event in *Pokémon GO*.

Pokémon Spotlight Hours featuring Bergmite and Holiday Cubchoo were available during this event.

## Whole event

Carry up to 40 Gifts
* Carry up to 40 Gifts

Themed Pokémon spawns increased
* Themed Pokémon spawns increased

Themed Pokémon in Eggs
* Themed Pokémon in Eggs

Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles
* Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles

Themed Field Research
* Themed Field Research

New avatar items
* New avatar items

New stickers available
* New stickers available

Shop special offer
* Shop special offer

Available for US$5.00 (or equivalent in local currency):

Timed Research available
* Timed Research available

### Featured Pokémon

 7-km Eggs
These Pokémon would hatch from 7-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event:

#0215
Sneasel
**1,172** / **1,107**

#0238
Smoochum
**738** / **686**

#0698
Amaura
**779** / **726**

#0712
Bergmite
**694** / **645**

#0739
Crabrawler
**778** / **726**

### Timed Research

 Winter Holiday Timed Research
**Winter Holiday Timed Research** was available during the event by purchasing a ticket from the shop for US$5.00 (or equivalent in local currency):

1st Part

Walk 2 km
 Snover

Catch 10 Pokémon
 Spheal

Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon
 Seel

Rewards for whole set
 Sneasel1×  Incense50×  Abomasnow Mega Energy

2nd Part

Walk 2 km
 Swinub

Transfer 10 Pokémon
 Delibird

Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon
 Cubchoo

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Mr. Mime1×  Incubator Limited50×  Abomasnow Mega Energy

3rd Part

Walk 2 km
 Vanillite

Send 7 Gifts to friends
 Stantler

Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon
 Snowy Castform

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Darumaka1×  Incubator Limited50×  Abomasnow Mega Energy

4th Part

Hatch an Egg
 Alolan Vulpix

Catch 8 different species of Ice-type Pokémon
 Alolan Sandshrew

Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon
 Lapras

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Mr. Mime Gifting Pose Gifting Pose

### Avatar items

 New avatar items
These avatar items were released at the start of the event:

Holiday Hat
 100
(*male*)

Holiday Hat
 100
(*female*)

Holiday Beard
 100
(*male*)

Holiday Beard
 100
(*female*)

Holiday Suit
 400
(*male*)

Holiday Suit
 400
(*female*)

Holiday Pajama Top
 200
(*male*)
*Variants:*

Holiday Pajama Top
 200
(*female*)
*Variants:*

Holiday Pajama Bottoms
 100
(*male*)
*Variants:*

Holiday Pajama Bottoms
 100
(*female*)
*Variants:*

Holiday Pajama Slippers
 50
(*male*)
*Variants:*

Holiday Pajama Slippers
 50
(*female*)
*Variants:*

Gifting Pose
 Ticketed
(*male*)

Gifting Pose
 Ticketed
(*female*)

### Stickers

 New stickers
These stickers were released at the start of the event:

### Shop special offer

 Special shop offers
These offers were available from the shop during the event.

Bronze Box 225
1×  Incense
1×  Glacial Lure Module
1×  Premium Battle Pass

Silver Box 1350
5×  Lucky Egg
16×  Premium Battle Pass
1×  Fast TM
1×  Charged TM

Gold Box 2750
5×  Star Piece
15×  Incubator Limited
15×  Super Incubator
5×  Poffin

## Part 1

1.5× Raid XP
* 1.5× Raid XP

Mega Glalie release
* Mega Glalie release

Shiny Mega Glalie and Bergmite release
* Shiny Mega Glalie and Bergmite release

Exclusive move available
* Exclusive move available

### Featured Pokémon

 New Pokémon
These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0362Mega Glalie

 New Shiny Pokémon
These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0362Mega Glalie

#0712Bergmite

#0713Avalugg

 Pokémon in wild
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

#0025PikachuHoliday
#0037VulpixAlolan
#0220Swinub
#0225Delibird
#0234StantlerHoliday
#0361Snorunt
#0363SphealHoliday
#0459Snover
#0582Vanillite
#0613Cubchoo
#0615Cryogonal
#0712Bergmite

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 1st Tier
#0025Pikachu **Boss CP** 3,277
**Max capture CP**
536 670
#0037Alolan Vulpix **Boss CP** 3,027
**Max capture CP**
504 631
#0363Spheal   **Boss CP** 2,760
**Max capture CP**
550 687
#0554Galarian Darumaka **Boss CP** 4,135
**Max capture CP**
823 1,030
#0712Bergmite **Boss CP** 3,756
**Max capture CP**
694 868
 3rd Tier
#0091Cloyster   **Boss CP** 19,853
**Max capture CP**
1,455 1,819
#0131Lapras   **Boss CP** 14,847
**Max capture CP**
1,509 1,886
#0234Stantler **Boss CP** 15,007
**Max capture CP**
1,236 1,546
#0471Glaceon **Boss CP** 22,515
**Max capture CP**
1,786 2,233
 5th Tier
#0638Cobalion   **Boss CP** 39,601
**Max capture CP**
1,727 2,159
 Mega Raids
#0362Mega Glalie **Boss CP** 34,265
**Max capture CP**
1,203 1,504

### Exclusive move

Exclusive move
In order to obtain Sacred Sword, Trainers had to catch Cobalion during the event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attacks.

### Field Research event tasks

 Field Research tasks
These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Catch 5 Ice-type Pokémon
5×  Poké Ball
3×  Ultra Ball
3×  Razz Berry
3×  Pinap Berry

Catch 7 Ice-type Pokémon
 Seel
 Shellder

Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
 Holiday Stantler
 Holiday Spheal

Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
 Jynx

Hatch an Egg
 Sneasel

Win a raid
 Holiday Glaceon

Send 5 Gifts to friends
 Holiday Pikachu

Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each
 Crabrawler
25×  Abomasnow Mega Energy

Open 5 Gifts
 Alolan Vulpix

## Part 2

Holiday Hat Eevee and its evolutions, Holiday Beartic release
* Holiday Hat Eevee and its evolutions, Holiday Beartic release

Shiny Holiday Hat Eevee and its evolutions, Holiday Beartic release
* Shiny Holiday Hat Eevee and its evolutions, Holiday Beartic release

Exclusive move available
* Exclusive move available

Timed Research available
* Timed Research available

One of the following bonuses depending on Trainer's choice at Winter Wishes:

1/2 Egg Hatch distance
* 1/2 Egg Hatch distance

2× Catch XP
* 2× Catch XP

2× Catch Stardust
* 2× Catch Stardust

### Featured Pokémon

 New Pokémon
These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0133EeveeHoliday hat
#0134VaporeonHoliday hat
#0135JolteonHoliday hat
#0136FlareonHoliday hat
#0196EspeonHoliday hat
#0197UmbreonHoliday hat
#0470LeafeonHoliday hat
#0471GlaceonHoliday hat
#0614BearticHoliday
#0700SylveonHoliday hat

 New Shiny Pokémon
These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0133EeveeHoliday hat

#0134VaporeonHoliday hat

#0135JolteonHoliday hat

#0136FlareonHoliday hat

#0196EspeonHoliday hat

#0197UmbreonHoliday hat

#0470LeafeonHoliday hat

#0471GlaceonHoliday hat

#0614BearticHoliday

#0700SylveonHoliday hat

 Pokémon in wild
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

#0025PikachuHoliday
#0027SandshrewAlolan
#0133EeveeHoliday hat
#0220Swinub
#0225DelibirdHoliday
#0234Stantler
#0361Snorunt
#0363Spheal
#0459Snover
#0582Vanillite
#0613CubchooHoliday
#0615Cryogonal
#0712Bergmite

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 1st Tier
#0025Pikachu **Boss CP** 3,277
**Max capture CP**
536 670
#0027Alolan Sandshrew   **Boss CP** 4,115
**Max capture CP**
739 924
#0133Eevee **Boss CP** 3,310
**Max capture CP**
612 765
#0554Galarian Darumaka **Boss CP** 4,135
**Max capture CP**
823 1,030
#0613Cubchoo **Boss CP** 3,304
**Max capture CP**
610 763
 3rd Tier
#0091Cloyster   **Boss CP** 19,853
**Max capture CP**
1,455 1,819
#0131Lapras   **Boss CP** 14,847
**Max capture CP**
1,509 1,886
#0225Delibird   **Boss CP** 3,589
**Max capture CP**
625 781
#0471Glaceon **Boss CP** 22,515
**Max capture CP**
1,786 2,233
 5th Tier
#0646Kyurem   **Boss CP** 43,478
**Max capture CP**
2,042 2,553
 Mega Raids
#0362Mega Glalie **Boss CP** 34,265
**Max capture CP**
1,203 1,504

### Exclusive move

Exclusive move
In order to obtain Glaciate, Trainers had to catch Kyurem during the event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attacks.

### Field Research event tasks

 Field Research tasks
These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Catch 5 Ice-type Pokémon
5×  Poké Ball
3×  Ultra Ball
3×  Razz Berry
3×  Pinap Berry

Catch 7 Ice-type Pokémon
 Seel
 Shellder

Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
 Holiday Delibird
 Holiday Cubchoo

Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
 Jynx

Hatch an Egg
 Sneasel

Win a raid
 Holiday Glaceon

Send 5 Gifts to friends
 Holiday Pikachu
 Holiday Hat Eevee

Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each
 Crabrawler
25×  Abomasnow Mega Energy

Open 5 Gifts
 Alolan Sandshrew

### Timed Research

 Winter Wishes
**Winter Wishes** Timed Research was available during the event. Trainers could choose one of three paths to obtain a different bonus for the remaining of the event.

1st Part

Catch 5 Pokémon
1×  Glacial Lure Module

Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
 Holiday Hat Eevee

Power up Pokémon 5 times
2×  Silver Pinap Berry

Rewards for whole set
500×  Stardust500  Experience

*The following choices were available for this part:*

**Hatching Eggs**
*Choosing this wish will grant you 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in an Incubator during Winter Holiday Part 2. You’ll be challenged with tasks such as catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs, and you may encounter Pokémon such as Galarian Mr. Mime!*
**Catching Pokémon**
*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!*
**Collecting Stardust**
*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!*
2nd Part: Hatching Eggs

Catch 10 Pokémon
 Holiday Stantler

Catch 25 Pokémon
 Holiday Cubchoo

Catch 40 Ice-type Pokémon
 Lapras

Catch 8 different species of Ice-type Pokémon
 Holiday Delibird

Hatch 3 Eggs
 Galarian Darumaka

Send 25 Gifts to friends
 Holiday Hat Eevee

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Mr. Mime1×  Incubator Limited

2nd Part: Catching Pokémon

Catch 10 Pokémon
 Holiday Stantler

Catch 25 Pokémon
 Holiday Cubchoo

Catch 40 Ice-type Pokémon
 Lapras

Catch 8 different species of Ice-type Pokémon
 Holiday Delibird

Earn 25,000 XP
 Galarian Darumaka

Send 25 Gifts to friends
 Holiday Hat Eevee

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Mr. Mime1×  Lucky Egg

2nd Part: Collecting Stardust

Catch 10 Pokémon
 Holiday Stantler

Catch 25 Pokémon
 Holiday Cubchoo

Catch 40 Ice-type Pokémon
 Lapras

Catch 8 different species of Ice-type Pokémon
 Holiday Delibird

Earn 7,500 Stardust
 Galarian Darumaka

Send 25 Gifts to friends
 Holiday Hat Eevee

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Mr. Mime1×  Star Piece

 Professor Willow dialogue
2nd Part

* 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?

## Winter Wonderland Mini-Event

### Features

1 extra special trade can be made during the event (maximum of 2)\*
* 1 extra special trade can be made during the event (maximum of 2)\*

30 minute Daily Adventure Incense
* 30 minute Daily Adventure Incense

Collection Challenge available
* Collection Challenge available

### Collection Challenge

 Winter Wonderland Collection Challenge
To complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:

10000  Experience Galarian Mr. Mime1×  Incense

## Raid Day

### Features

Hisuian Avalugg release
* Hisuian Avalugg release

Shiny Hisuian Avalugg release
* Shiny Hisuian Avalugg release

Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event
* Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event

### Featured Pokémon

 New Pokémon
These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0713AvaluggHisuian

 New Shiny Pokémon
These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0713AvaluggHisuian

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 3rd Tier
#0713Hisuian Avalugg   **Boss CP** 21,854
**Max capture CP**
1,975 2,469

## Gallery

Holiday 2022 Map ViewHoliday 2022 Encounter Screen during the daytimeHoliday 2022 Encounter Screen during the nighttimeBanner image used for the second part of the eventBanner image used for Hisuian Avalugg Raid DayInfographic Holiday 2022 Part 1Infographic Holiday 2022 Part 2

## Trivia

* The Map View and Encounter View were redecorated for the event:
	+ Some PokéStops and Gyms had strings of festive lights around their base.
	+ Snow piles appeared around the Map View and Encounter View.
	+ The trees in the background of the Encounter View had strings of lights lit up during the nighttime.

## References

1. ↑ Celebrate the season—welcome Shiny Bergmite, Mega Glalie, and more to Pokémon GO!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2022-12-12.
2. ↑ ’Tis the season to wear your festive best—Eevee and its Evolutions will be donning holiday hats in Pokémon GO!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2022-12-20.
3. ↑ poke\_miners. Tickets and boxes. *Twitter*. Retrieved on 2022-12-14.