Trainers,
As the year draws to a close, we want to give you a great way to celebrate
the end of the year with Pokémon GO. For the next couple of weeks, you’ll
have even more reason to explore the world with your friends and family while
you enjoy our year-end event.
Don’t miss out on an increased chance to hatch a Togepi (and other Poké
mon)! Starting the morning of December 25, 2016, and through the afternoon of
January 3, 2017 (PST), PokéStops will award one single-use Incubator each
day after your first Photo Disc spin. As you visit PokéStops during this
time period, there will be a greater chance of finding Eggs that hatch
Togepi, Pichu, and several other recently found Pokémon, originally
discovered in the Johto region. Special Pikachu wearing festive hats will
also be staying around a bit longer! You are more likely to find these
limited-edition Pikachu during the time period of this celebration.
In addition, from the afternoon of December 30, 2016, through the afternoon
of January 8, 2017 (PST), the first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions,
originally discovered in the Kanto region, are more likely to be encountered.
This means a greater chance to catch Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur, as
well as Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard, plus Squirtle, Wartortle, and
Blastoise! As a way to increase your chance to encounter one of these Poké
mon, Lure Modules will also last for 60 minutes instead of 30 minutes.
Get up and go!
—The Pokémon GO team