In keeping with the contemplative season, it will also be festive in Pokémon GO. But some monsters fit particularly well with Christmas. We from MeinMMO will show you which ones they are and whether you can even catch them in the game at the moment.
Which monsters are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, there are currently a lot of winter monsters spawning for the Christmas event. However, one or the other specimen from the Pokémon universe fits particularly well for the contemplative time. In the following ranking, we will show you 9 Pokémon that, due to their festive appearance or their history, fit perfectly with Christmas.
We start our listing with the monsters for which you might not make a connection to Christmas at first glance, and end with the Pokémon that fits most obviously with the contemplative festival.
9. Frigometri
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? Something that should not be missing at Christmas is snow. What monster is better suited than Frigometri? The ice Pokémon from the 5th generation of games resembles a snowflake and could thus at least create a white winter wonderland in Pokémon GO.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Yes, Frigometri can be found in Pokémon GO in accordance with the season and Christmas festival. With a little luck, you can encounter it in the wild. However, its shiny form is currently not available in the game.
8. Klingplim
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? Klingplim is the pre-evolution of the psychic Pokémon Palimpalim. Visually, this little monster is meant to represent a golden bell. For this reason, it is also such a perfect candidate for Christmas.
During the Advent season, many people decorate their windows and Christmas trees with small bells, which is why Klingplim should not be missing. The red-and-white striped ribbons on the Pokémon’s head also reflect the typical festive colors of the Advent season.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Klingplim is already available in Pokémon GO and can currently be found in 5 km eggs. However, unlike its evolution Palimpalim, you cannot yet get it in its shiny form.
7. Rossana
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? Rossana is a fitting monster for the cold season just due to its ice type. However, those who know the Pokémon anime about Ash and his friends know that Rossana is much more. In the episode “Rossana’s Odyssey”, it serves as an assistant to Santa Claus. Therefore, Rossana should not be missing at the festival.
By the way: Rossana has more interesting facts to offer. What they are, we have summarized for you in the following article.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Yes, Rossana has been available to catch in Pokémon GO for quite some time. With a little luck, you might even encounter a shiny specimen.
6. Voltriant
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? Another monster that one might initially associate less with Christmas is Voltriant. This Pokémon is actually an Ultra Beast that arrived in the world of Pokémon GO through an Ultra Wormhole from another dimension.
Nevertheless, Voltriant has a striking appearance that could basically fit well with the Christmas season. The body of the electric Pokémon resembles a string of lights. And these are commonly used during the Christmas season for decorating houses or Christmas trees.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Yes, Voltriant has previously been available multiple times in special level-5 raids. However, the Ultra Beasts currently play a rather minor role in Pokémon GO, which is why you will not find the monster during this Christmas season.
5. Damhirplex
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? Another monster that should not be missing during Christmas is Damhirplex. The normal Pokémon from the second generation of games visually resembles a kind of reindeer, which thematically perfectly fits with Santa Claus.
During the holidays, it can also be found with a bell collar, which again reminds us that Damhirplex would be perfectly suited to pull Santa’s sleigh.
With the introduction of the Hisui region, it finally got the evolution Damythir in the main game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which looks even more wintery. With the help of its psychic powers, it can also distort space and create invisible walls, which could definitely be useful for Santa when delivering gifts.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? You can already catch Damhirplex in Pokémon GO for some time. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny specimen in the wild. However, its evolution is currently not available in the game.
4. Lichtel
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? To shorten the waiting time until Christmas, many people light candles on the Advent Sundays. And even in one or the other Christmas tree, real candles can still be found. So which monster should fit better in this context than Lichtel?
The ghost and fire Pokémon usually plays a central role in the game around Halloween time but would also perfectly fit into the contemplative time due to its candle-like appearance.
By the way: With Skelabra, Lichtel also has a really strong evolution. The monster can rely on strong attack values and moves, which means it is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
We have summarized more strong attackers in Pokémon GO in the following video:
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Lichtel can be found in the game throughout the year. It had its own Community Day in October 2022, during which it could also be caught in its shiny form for the first time. However, it is not expected to play a role in Pokémon GO during the Christmas event.
3. Mega-Gewaldro
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? Mega-Gewaldro is the temporary Mega Evolution of the plant Pokémon Gewaldro. It has a green body with a long bushy tail that resembles a Christmas tree.
In its Mega Evolution, numerous multicolored orbs also extend over the back of the monster, and the tree-like tail becomes even more pronounced. Thus, Mega-Gewaldro resembles a decorated Christmas tree, which makes it a perfect candidate for the holidays.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Mega-Gewaldro is recently active in Pokémon GO and can be triggered with the help of 200 Mega Energy at a Gewaldro. Its pre-evolution Geckarbor can sometimes be found in the game and can be evolved into Gewaldro via Reptain.
With a little luck, you might even discover a shiny specimen. However, during the Christmas event, Gewaldro and its pre-evolutions play a lesser role.
2. Jirachi
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? One monster that many trainers would see during the Christmas event is Jirachi. The mysterious Pokémon is known as a “Wishing Pokémon”.
According to legend, the monster falls into a thousand-year sleep. During this time, people can attach their wishes to the body of the Pokémon, which it fulfills as soon as it awakens from its sleep.
Also, during Christmas time, the theme of wishing is central, which is why Jirachi thematically fits perfectly into the contemplative time and could also experience a Christmas miracle or two. With its distinctive head shape, Jirachi would also look good at the tip of the Christmas tree.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Yes, Jirachi has already been caught in the past through the special research “A Thousand Year Sleep”. However, it has not appeared again since then.
However, current finds by the Pokéminers indicate that a shiny form could potentially be found in the game soon. Whether this will be a spontaneous surprise by the end of the year or if Jirachi will be part of the Hoenn tour next year remains to be seen.
1. Botogel
Why does this monster fit so well with Christmas? The monster that fits most obviously with Christmas is Botogel. The ice and flying Pokémon visually resembles Santa Claus himself.
The penguin-like monster has a white bushy plumage on its face, reminiscent of a full beard. Its remaining body is red, like Santa’s coat. The Pokémon also has a long sack-like tail that it holds in its hand. In this bag, it stows away numerous items, such as food or herbs, resembling a gift sack.
Can you catch it in Pokémon GO? Yes, Botogel can primarily be caught in the wild during the cold season. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny specimen. And also during the Christmas event, Botogel is always a fixed part.
Which Pokémon do you think belong perfectly in the Christmas season? And are you hoping for a chance at a shiny Jirachi soon? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts on this topic with other trainers.
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