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Season of Heritage to begin in December in Pokémon GO

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December marks the start of the Season of Heritage in Pokémon GO, which will run from December 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time, until March 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time. While visiting a historical cave site, Professor Willow has stumbled on a large door bearing a set of strange unlocking mechanisms. Players must collaborate with Professor Willow and the team leaders to help uncover this historic site's mysteries.



During the Season of Heritage, the following bonuses will be active:
  • Increased effectiveness of Incense while stationary
  • Increased effectiveness of Incense while moving
  • Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
  • Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
  • One extra Pokémon Candy when trading Pokémon
  • Guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon
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A different Seasonal Bonus will be featured every month during the Season of Heritage. Additionally, Timed Research will be available every month, rewarding Trainers with different items, Pokémon, and exclusive avatar items. December's Timed Research will be available to all Trainers, while the Timed Research in January and February will be available to those who pre-purchase a ticket for the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto.

December
During December, Trainers will work alongside Blanche and Professor Willow to activate the first portion of the mysterious door's unlocking mechanism.

A Swinub Incense Day will take place on December 5, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Two more events whose details have yet to be announced will be happening on December 7, 2021 and December 12, 2021.

A 2× Stardust bonus for first catch of each day will be active in December.

The Timed Research: Stardust Challenge will be available to all Trainers.
Rewards (based on total collected):
Trainers who collect 120,000 Stardust can unlock the Deino Hat avatar item, which will be available for purchase in the shop after the Season ends.

January
Trainers will continue their work with Spark and Professor Willow throughout this month.

January's Community Day will take place on January 16, 2021.

A 2× XP bonus for first catch of each day will also be active in January.

The Timed Research: XP Challenge will be available to Trainers who pre-purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Johto prior to January 10, 2022.
Rewards (based on total earned):
  • 1,000 XP | 15× Poké Ball
  • 6,000 XP | 1× Lure Module
  • 15,000 XP | Cranidos encounter
  • 25,000 XP | 15× Razz Berry
  • 35,000 XP | 25× Poké Ball
  • 47,500 XP | Porygon encounter
  • 60,000 XP | 20× Great Ball
  • 70,000 XP | 15× Pinap Berry
  • 90,000 XP | Shedinja encounter
  • 110,000 XP | 25x Ultra Ball
  • 130,000 XP | Togetic encounter
  • 150,000 XP | 3× Golden Razz Berry
  • 175,000 XP | Goomy encounter
  • 200,000 XP | 2,500 Stardust
  • 240,000 XP | 1× Star Piece
Trainers who earn 240,000 XP total will unlock the Goomy Hat avatar item, which will be available for purchase in the shop after the Season ends.

February
Trainers will continue their work with Candela and Professor Willow throughout this month.

February's Community Day will be held on February 12, 2021. A live event, Pokémon GO Tour: Johto, will be held on February 26 to February 27, where the Season of Heritage will come to a conclusion.

A 2× XP bonus from hatching Eggs will also be active throughout February, together with an increased chance of receiving Candy XL from hatching Eggs.

The Timed Research: Catch Challenge will be available to Trainers who pre-purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Johto prior to February 10, 2022.
Rewards (based on total caught):
  • 15 Pokémon Caught | 20× Poké Ball
  • 35 Pokémon Caught | 1× Incense
  • 55 Pokémon Caught | Krabby encounter
  • 80 Pokémon Caught | 15× Razz Berry
  • 105 Pokémon Caught | 15× Great Ball
  • 135 Pokémon Caught | Gligar encounter
  • 165 Pokémon Caught | 15× Nanab Berry
  • 200 Pokémon Caught | Primeape encounter
  • 235 Pokémon Caught | 2× Silver Pinap Berry
  • 275 Pokémon Caught | Galarian Zigzagoon encounter
  • 315 Pokémon Caught | Pupitar encounter
  • 365 Pokémon Caught | 3× Golden Razz Berry
  • 425 Pokémon Caught | Noibat encounter
  • 500 Pokémon Caught | 5,000 XP
  • 600 Pokémon Caught | 1x Remote Raid Pass
Trainers who catch 600 total Pokémon during this month will unlock the Noibat Hat avatar item, which will be available for purchase in the shop after the Season ends.

Wild Pokémon
As the seasons change, different Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild in different areas.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs:
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