Top Tips for Pokémon Go’s 2024 New Year’s Event

It’s almost time for Pokémon Go’s annual New Year’s Event, and the team’re here to guide you about what’s to come in this year’s 2024 edition.

This event, running from January 1 at 10:00 AM to January 3 at 8:00 PM local time, is packed with unique features, including debuts of costumed Pokémon, festive fireworks, and special raids.

Let’s dive into the top tips to make the most of this event.

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The event offers a significant reduction in egg hatch distance. Eggs placed in incubators during the event will have half the usual distance, and the first three eggs using the Pokémon GO Egg hatching widget will have a quarter hatch distance. This is a golden opportunity to work on your Platinum Breeder medal. Remember, these bonuses do not stack.

Tip: For iOS users, add the egg hatching widget by long-pressing on the home screen, tapping the plus icon, and selecting Pokémon GO. Android users can long-press on the home screen, select widgets, and find the Pokémon GO egg hatching widget.

Several Pokémon are making their debut or returning with festive costumes. Notably, Ribbon Jigglypuff and New Year’s Hat Hoothoot are available, and while they may not have significant meta relevance, their rarity makes them valuable catches, especially in their shiny forms.

Tip: Darumaka is also spawning more frequently, and its evolved form, Darmanitan, is a solid fire-type raid attacker. Bronzor, a rare spawn, is a powerhouse in the Little Cup, so aim for PvP IVs of 0/4/5.