In Pokémon GO all events in December 2021 are known with raid hours, spotlight hours, and legendary raid bosses like Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, and Mega Steelix. In our overview, we show you everything that awaits you in December.
What does the overview show? In December 2021, weekly events such as spotlight hours and raid hours will start. There will also be thematic events such as the Smoke Day with Whismur, the “Dragon’s Descent” and the “Pokémon GO Holidays Part 1 and Part 2”.
We show you here in the overview all events and dates that are important for the next weeks in December. The list will be updated regularly so that you are up to date. Use it as a point of reference for the events in the coming weeks.
December Events 2021 Overview
All events: In the following overview table, we show you the exact start dates and time periods, as well as names and bonuses of the events planned for December 2021 in Pokémon GO. Below the table, we highlight the events that are particularly worthwhile for you.
| Time period | Event |
| From December 1 | Season of Heritage |
| From December 1 | Research Breakthrough with Fraxure* |
| December 1 to December 16 | Raids with Reshiram* and Zekrom* |
| December 1 to December 23 | Mega Raids with Mega Steelix* |
| December 1 | Raid Hour with Reshiram* and Zekrom* |
| December 5 | Event: Smoke Day with Whismur |
| December 7 to December 12 | Event: Dragon’s Descent |
| December 7 | Spotlight Hour with Electabuzz* and Candy |
| December 8 | Raid Hour with Reshiram* and Zekrom* |
| December 13 | PvP: Ultra League, Ultra League Remix |
| December 14 | Spotlight Hour with Magmar* and XP |
| December 15 | Raid Hour with Reshiram* and Zekrom* |
| December 16 to December 31 | Raids with Kyurem* |
| December 16 to December 31 | Event: Pokémon GO Holidays |
| December 16 | PvP: Holiday Cup starts |
| December 18 and December 19 | Community Day in December |
| December 21 | Spotlight Hour with Delibird* and XP |
| December 22 | Raid Hour with Kyurem* |
| December 23 to January 7 | Mega Raids with Mega- Abomasnow* |
| December 27 | PvP: Master League, Master League Classic |
| December 28 | Spotlight Hour with Petilil and Candy |
| December 29 | Raid Hour with Kyurem* |
| December 31 | PvP: Holiday Cup ends |
What comes next? Niantic has already announced the events that will start in January 2022. We have compiled them for you in another overview:
Which events are particularly worthwhile in December?
Research Breakthrough: The Research Breakthrough in December is according to the community “finally good again”. For months, players laughed at the breakthroughs, as they could rarely make use of the rewards. In November, trainers even referred to the breakthrough as “a new low.”
In December, you will receive Fraxure as a Research Breakthrough, and it is highly worthwhile for you, as its evolution, Haxorus, is really strong and an attacker you should not ignore.
Community Day: The Community Day in December 2021 will be huge and brings 25 Pokémon. The event is definitely worth it for you, as you will also find strong Pokémon like Duskull there. Make sure to make the most of both event days and catch and hatch as many Pokémon as possible.
From previous years, we know that the Community Days in December are among the highlights of the year. However, trainers have also noticed a problem with Feelinara on Community Day.
Bonus: Dragon Event: We list the Dragon Event here as a bonus since it is not yet clear what exact contents the event will bring. However, dragons are relatively rare in the game, so an event with these species should be worthwhile. Officially, Niantic states about the event: “From Tuesday, December 7, 2021, to Sunday, December 12, 2021, an event inspired by the legendary Dragon’s Descent in the Unova region will take place. More information will follow soon!”
Bonus: Christmas Event 2021: At the Christmas event, you will encounter costumed Pokémon, Ice-type Pokémon in the wild, special field research tasks, and winter clothing for your avatar. There will also be according to Niantic “plenty of bonuses”. So it sounds like this will be an event you should not miss.
Spotlight: This month’s spotlight hours are manageable and are recommended based on bonuses as every month.
Raids: Moreover, the raids are exciting for some of you, as you can now catch Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem as shinies. Shiny collectors should definitely participate in these raids and take their chances.
But it’s not just shiny collectors who find the raids attractive:
- Reshiram is the strongest Fire-type attacker
- Zekrom is the strongest Electric-type attacker
If you want to enhance your collection with strong attackers, you definitely can’t miss out on these two Pokémon. In our overview of the best attackers in Pokémon GO, we show you what makes them so strong.
Which of the new events are you most looking forward to? Please share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with our community.
