December 2023 Events in Pokémon GO: A Trainer’s Guide to Raids, Community Days, and Winter Wonderland
Get ready, trainers! December 2023 is packed with exciting events in Pokémon GO, offering a plethora of opportunities to catch rare Pokémon, earn bonuses, and engage in thrilling raids. From Raid Days featuring Hisui-Admurai and Damythir to the highly anticipated Winter Wonderland event, there's something for every Pokémon GO enthusiast this holiday season.
A Month-Long Adventure:
December is brimming with activities. Here’s a quick rundown of the key events:
- December 1 to March 1, 2024: Research breakthrough encounters featuring Lapras, Galar-Smogmog, Galar-Pantimos, Coiffwaff, Viscora, and Miniras.
- December 1 to December 8: Test your skills in the Super League and Retro Cup Super League PvP battles.
- December 1 to December 9: 5-star raids with Reshiram and Mega raids with Mega-Scizor! A great chance to add these powerful Pokémon to your collection.
- December 3: Raid Day with Hisui-Admurai. Don't miss the chance to battle and catch this unique Pokémon.
- December 5 to December 8: Participate in the “Along the Routes” event.
- December 9: Engage in Spotlight Hour with Barschwa
- December 8 to December 15: Another chance to jump in PvP Hyper League and Retro Cup Super League
- December 9 to December 16: Face Zekrom in 5-star raids and Mega-Altaria in Mega raids.
- December 9: Catching Art: Ice Event
- December 11 to December 15: Event: Adamant Time
- December 16: Spotlight Hour with Jurob
- December 15 to December 22: Compete in Master League with 4x Stardust and Holiday Cup Super League with 4x Stardust
- December 16 to December 23: Battle Kyurem in 5-star raids and Mega-Sablenight in Mega raids.
- December 16 and December 17: The highly anticipated Community Day in December, offering another chance to catch featured Pokémon from previous events.
- December 18 to December 25: Part 1 of the Winter Holidays event begins, promising festive surprises.
- December 19: Spotlight Hour with Schneppke
- December 20: Raid Hour with Kyurem
- December 22 to December 29: Join the Super League, Hyper League and Master League with 4x Stardust
- December 23 and December 24: The Winter Wonderland event arrives, potentially bringing special Pokémon or Shinies.
- December 23 to January 1, 2024: Regigigas appears in 5-star raids, and Mega-Abomasnow in Mega raids.
- December 23: Raid Day with Damythir, another exciting opportunity to catch a new Pokémon.
- December 25 to December 31: Winter Holidays Part 2 continues the festive celebrations.
- December 26: Spotlight Hour with Gelatini
- December 27: Raid Hour with Regigigas
- December 29 to January 5: Super League and Holiday Cup Mini-Edition
Must-Attend Events:
Several events stand out as particularly worthwhile:
- Community Day (December 16 & 17): A fantastic opportunity to catch Pokémon featured in past Community Days and relearn special moves. The increased candies make it even more appealing.
- Winter Wonderland (December 23 & 24): Keep an eye out for special Pokémon or Shinies that might appear during this festive event.
- Raid Days (December 3 & 23): Hisui-Admurai and Damythir are the star attractions on these days, offering collectors a chance to catch these exciting additions to their Pokédex.
Strategic Raid Planning:
With numerous Raids occurring throughout December, prioritize those featuring Pokémon you need or desire. Mega Raids offer a chance to acquire powerful Mega Evolutions, while 5-star Raids provide encounters with Legendary Pokémon like Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem. Coordinate with other trainers to maximize your chances of success.
PvP Opportunities Abound
December is also ripe for PvP battles. With multiple leagues active at different times, adjust your teams and strategies to climb the ranks and earn rewards.
Stay Tuned for Updates:
Niantic may reveal further information about specific events as the month progresses. Keep an eye on MeinMMO and other reputable Pokémon GO news sources for the latest details.
December in Pokémon GO promises to be an action-packed month. Which events are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts and strategies in the comments below!
