Pokémon GO: See the Different Events for December

By Jason Nieva @jnievaplayerone Published 12/01/21 EST

It took some time but we finally got to see what Pokémon GO has planned for December. There’s actually a lot of events happening so trainers are sure to have their hands full. Today, we take a look at the activities offered this Decem.

Let’s start with this month’s Research Breakthrough where trainers can encounter Deino. Those lucky enough can even meet a Shiny one. It’s in effect from December 1 to January 1.

The one-time-purchase bundle is still available and it’s available every Monday this month. This is offered for one PokéCoin and contains a Remote Raid Pass along with other items.

For the December Community Day, learn all the details here.

Prepare for Raids

For December, trainers can expect these Pokémon in raids:

Five-Star Raids
- December 1 to December 16
  - Reshiram
  - Zekrom
- December 16 December 31
  - Kyurem
Mega Raids
- December 1 to December 23, 2021
  - Mega Steelix
- December 23 to January 7
  - Mega Abomasnow
Raid Hours (Every Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time)
- December 1
  - Reshiram
  - Zekrom
- December 8
  - Reshiram
  - Zekrom
- December 15
  - Reshiram
  - Zekrom
- December 22
  - Kyurem
- December 29
  - Kyurem

Spotlight Hours

Spotlight Hours is still on for this month and happens every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time. The featured Pokémon and corresponding special bonus are:

December 7
- Pokémon: Electabuzz
- Special Bonus: 2X Transfer Candy
December 14
- Pokémon: Magmar
- Special Bonus: 2X XP for evolving Pokémon
December 21
- Pokémon: Snover
- Special Bonus: 2X Catch XP
December 28
- Pokémon: Cubchoo
- Special Bonus: 2X Catch Candy

Upcoming Events

While there are not many activities available this month, there are still some planned events, which include:

Season of Heritage
- The new season starts today, December 1.
- Go on a journey inspired by the past and lead up to the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto.
- The Season of Heritage ends March 1.
Swinub Incense Day
- Swinub gets attracted more frequently to Incense on December 5.
- Ice-type and Ground-type Pokémon are going to be attracted to Incense throughout the same day.
Dragonspiral Descent
- This event is inspired by the Unova region’s Dragonspiral Tower and starts from December 7 to 12.
Pokémon GO Holidays Part 1 and Part 2:
- This event returns on December 16 and runs until December 31.
- Look forward to costumed Pokémon and Ice-type Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild and event-exclusive Field Research.
- There are also some winter-themed avatar items and a bunch of bonuses.