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As one of the first events following the start of Pokémon Go Precious Paths Season, Journey to Paldea officially began on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at 10:00 AM!

The event will run until December 9th at 8:00 PM, giving you approximately one week to complete tasks, earn rewards, and have a chance to catch the new Salt Rock Pokémon Nacli, as well as other Pokemon with increased appearance rates for a limited time.

To help you focus on the event itself and avoid wasting time understanding the mechanics and content, we've prepared a detailed guide to Journey to Paldea event.

Which Pokémon Can You Encounter?

Undoubtedly, the most anticipated feature is the new Pokémon Nacli. Due to its unique characteristics, it doesn't have the rounded shape of most Pokémon; instead, it resembles a stack of small cubes, especially after evolution.

This Pokémon can evolve twice, into Naclstack and Garganacl, by consuming 25 and 100 Nacli Candy, respectively. Throughout the event, the appearance rate of Nacli, Grass-type Pokémon Smoliv, and Electric-type Pawmi will increase.

In addition, some Pokémon will receive increased appearance rates at different points during the event, including:

• December 2, 4, 6, and 8: Larvitar, Drifloon, Skrelp
• December 3, 5, 7, and 9: Bagon, Misdreavus, Clauncher

Except for Nacli, all other Pokémon will appear in their shiny forms, with shiny Larvitar and Bagon having a higher appearance rate.

If you want to further increase their appearance rate or your catch rate, you can buy Pokémon Go PokeCoins and exchange them for related items, especially if you haven't caught your desired Pokémon by the time the event ends.

Complete Field Research

Journey to Paldea event introduced three Field Research quests. Completing them will grant you more opportunities to encounter new or increased-probability shiny Pokémon. Details are as follows:

• Catch 5 different species of Pokémon: Nacli
• Power up Pokémon 10 times: Nacli
• Make 10 Great Throws: Bagon and Larvitar

If you have the budget, you can consume real currency to redeem and complete Paid Timed Research (for example $1.99 USD). This research will reward you with an extra encounter with Larvitar or Bagon after catching a certain number of Pokémon.

After catching 20 Pokémon, you can continue to receive 3,000 Stardust, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and a Nacli encounter as the ultimate reward for completing the entire research.

All 3-Star Raids

In addition to Pokémon mentioned above, Journey to Paldea event also brings 5 ​​3-star raids. Each raid will feature a unique Pokémon; winning the battle gives you a chance to obtain it!

Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros Raid

Pokémon corresponding to this raid is Paldean Combat Breed Tauros Iberian Peninsula, which has both Fighting and Fire types. Types that are super effective against it include Ground, Psychic, Flying, and Water.

Therefore, if you want to complete this raid, bringing the following Pokémon will be more effective:

• Mega Rayquaza
• Shadow Mewtwo
• Mega Alakazam
• Primal Kyogre
• Primal Groudon

Combat Breed Paldean Tauros Raid

Pokémon Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed) will appear in this raid. Its type is Fighting. Pokémon that are super effective against it are:

• Mega Rayquaza
• Shadow Mewtwo
• Mega Alakazam
• Rayquaza
• Mega Gallade
• Mega Gardevoir

Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros Raid

Pokémon Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) in this raid is only available in Western Hemisphere (the first two Pokémon also only appear in limited areas).

To effectively counter and defeat this Fighting and Water type Pokémon, it's best to include the following Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, or Psychic type members in your team:

• Mega Rayquaza
• Shadow Mewtwo
• Mega Alakazam
• Mega Sceptile
• Mega Gallade
• Incarnate Forme Enamorus
• Shadow Regigigas

Dondozo Raid

This Pokémon is a Water-type Tier 3 raid boss in the game. It is large and difficult to defeat. Therefore, to successfully tackle this, we recommend teaming up with 2-3 friends for the raid and using the following Electric or Grass-type Pokémon:

• Mega Sceptile
• Regieleki
• Kartana
• Shadow Raikou
• Shadow Electivire
• Xurkitree
• Therian Thundurus

Bombirdier Raid

This Pokémon from Paldean Region, besides its obvious Flying type, is also a Dark type. Pokémon types that are effective against it include Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Based on this, we recommend the following options:

• Mega Gardevoir
• White Kyurem
• Regieleki
• Mega Diancie
• Shadow Rampardos
• Black Kyurem
• Shadow Raikou
• Xurkitree

What Are Collection Challenges?

This event introduces two collection challenges. Collecting all the required Pokémon for each challenge will unlock exclusive rewards. The details are as follows:

Scarlet Collection Challenge

Required Pokémon:

• Larvitar
• Drifloon
• Stunky
• Skrelp
• Oranguru
• Nacli

Final Reward:

• Shiny Larvitar Encounter
• 5000 XP
• 3000 Stardust

Violet Collection Challenge

Required Pokémon:

• Bagon
• Misdreavus
• Gulpin
• Clauncher
• Passimian
• Nacli

Final Reward:

• Shiny Bagon Encounter
• 5000 XP
• 3000 Stardust

Available Bonuses

During the entire Journey to Paldea event, the game will provide several exclusive bonuses that will remain active. In addition to the increased appearance rate of Shiny Larvitar and Bagon already mentioned, this also includes:

• Double XP for each Raid Battle won
• Double XP for each Pokémon evolution

Combining these benefits, you can quickly level up during this event to improve your character's strength and prepare for participating in other Precious Paths Season events later!

That concludes this introduction. We hope it helps you complete this event. If you haven't participated yet, it's not too late to start!

Is the best season in Pokémon Go coming? Precious Paths season for Pokémon Go will begin in early December, bringing players brand new Pokémon and new Dynamax forms.

Precious Paths season will run from 10:00 AM on December 2nd to 10:00 AM on March 3rd, a total of three months, with a continuous stream of exciting content.

Research Breakthrough

During the 7-day Research Stamps event, players will have the opportunity to encounter the following Pokémon:

• Galarian Mr. Mime
• Lapras
• Snorlax
• Honedge
• Sinistea
• Dreepy

Except for Honedge and Dreepy, the other Pokémon have a chance to appear as Shiny Pokémon.

Season Bonus

Players will receive one additional special trade per day, for a total of two per day. The chance of obtaining Stardust is increased on the first catch of the day.

The number of raids will be higher during Precious Paths season. In raid battles, friendship bonus damage is increased when fighting with friends, making it easier to defeat bosses.

Kalos Tour

Precious Paths season's GO Tour will be themed around Kalos region and will feature two offline events:

• Los Angeles Rose Bowl: February 22-24, 2026.
• Tainan, Taiwan: February 22-24, 2026.

In addition to regional events, there will be events open to players worldwide on February 28 and March 1. The official GO Tour global ticket will be reintroduced for the first time in three years, while previous global events were free. If you hold a ticket this year, you will receive some additional benefits, such as an increased encounter rate for Shiny Pokémon.

In addition, Master Ball is returning. Master Ball special research takes $8 and never expires.

New Pokémon And Dynamax Formations

Precious Paths season will also introduce new Pokémon and new Dynamax battles. Defeating these Dynamax Pokémon gives you a chance to catch them.

New Pokémon

• Sudowoodo Costume
• Charjabug Costume
• Clobbopus
• Grapploct

Dynamax Pokémon

• Hitmonlee Dynamax (New)
• Hitmonchan Dynamax (New)
• Gigantamax Meowth (Returning)

Go Pass And Rewards

For the next three months, there will be a free Go Pass reward each month, and a corresponding Go Pass Deluxe offering even more rewards. December's reward is Palkia in the altered form. Pokémon for January and February have not yet been announced, but players predict they might be Dialga and Gilatina.

Go Pass rewards are similar to the previous season. Reaching certain milestones unlocks additional buffs, helping you effectively reduce your Pokemon Go PokeCoin consumption.

• Rank 25: Open 40 gifts daily / Obtain 125 gifts from PokéStops and Gyms / Carry 10 more gifts in your inventory.
• Rank 50: Double the duration of Incense daily effects.
• Rank 75: Earn more rewards for completing in-person raids and Dynamax battles.

Seasonal Rotation And Egg Pool Updates

Pokémon appearing in different habitats, such as cities, forests, mountains, water, and beaches, will vary. Furthermore, Pokémon appearing in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will differ depending on the season.

• Northern Hemisphere: Winter Deerling appears.
• Southern Hemisphere: Summer Deerling appears.

Egg Pool will be updated in the future:

• 2km Eggs: Munchlax, Smoochum, Bergmite.
• 5km Eggs: Audino, Elgyem, Snom.
• 5km ADV. SYNC: Bonsly, Riolu, Archen.
• 7km Eggs: Alolan Diglett, Galarian Zigzagoon, Galarian Stunfisk.
• 7km ADV. SYNC: Galarian Slowpoke, Hisuian Growlithe, Basculin (White-Striped form).
• 10KM Eggs: Beldum, Tinkatink.
• 10KM ADV. SYNC: Beldum, Drampa, Dreepy.

Community Day And Events

December 6-7 is Community Day Rewind, including all Community Day Pokémon from 2023.

• January 4: January Community Day (Grookey)
• January 18: Community Day Classic (Piplup)
• February 1: February Community Day (Vulpix)

The official website has announced some events for the next season, and leaked information reveals the main details. However, since this has not been officially confirmed, it is subject to change:

• Max Battle Day: December Gigantamax Snorlax.
• Research Day: The theme revolves around celestial Pokémon, possibly including Minior or Cosmog.
• Raid Day: Kyurem fusion forms (black and white).
• Max Battle Weekend: Dynamax HO_OH
• Shadow Raid Day
• Catch Mastery Day

Game Features And Updates

Weekly Challenge, originally planned for last season but delayed due to a bug, is likely to be implemented this season. Pokéstop showcases are expected to be held twice a week this season.

Players can also obtain seasonal themed stickers through trading in the shop, opening gifts, or spinning Pokéstops.

Go Battle League

The new Go Battle League season begins on December 2nd at 1 PM PDT. If you participated in PvP last season, remember to use star pieces to increase your stardust before claiming rewards. The switch timer will remain active for 45 seconds, and this setting also applies to Team GO Rocket battles.

Each page of Go Battle League Pass requires winning 100 battles to unlock all rewards. Rewards include Rare Candy XL, Elite Fast TM, and Elite Charge TM. Upon reaching Legend level, you'll receive a special pose from Grusha, Glaseado Gym Leader from Pokémon Red and Purple.

Pokémon Move Updates

• Lucario gains Meteor Mash, making Mega Lucario the strongest Steel-type Mega in the game.
• Mega Blaziken gains Aura Sphere, making it the strongest Fighting-type attacker.
• Kyogre The addition of Avalanche makes its Primal form more difficult to deal with in raid battles, as it can counter Grass-type Pokémon with Ice-type moves.
• Viridion gains Fury Cutter and Sacred Sword, making it a good choice against Dark-type Pokémon.
• Suicune gains Water Gun, making it one of the best Water-type tank Pokémon in Dynamax battles.

However, the new additions this season, such as Gigantamax Meowth, Dynamax Hitmon Lee, and Hitmonchan, are not expected to perform well in PvP or raid battles, lacking powerful Pokémon that can revolutionize gameplay. Upcoming holiday events and GO Tournament may introduce stronger Pokémon.

That's a general overview of Pokémon Go Precious Paths; the next three months will undoubtedly be busy.