New season, new Pokémon to catch. That’s right, my fellow trainers—a new season will soon kick off in Pokémon Go, and a couple of species are making their debut in the mobile game.
Niantic unveiled the details today for the next Pokémon Go season, named Precious Paths. In this season, which begins on Dec. 2, a new evolution line from Galar will grapple its way into the mobile game, and it’s sure to pack a punch.
Clobbopus and its evolution, Grapploct, will make their way into the mobile game, giving you a new Fighting type to add to your collection. And don’t think we won’t have new costume Pokémon, either; Precious Paths will be live during the holidays, and Sudowoodo and Charjabug are dressing up to celebrate. Sudowoodo checks out, given that it’s a tree and all. Charjabug, though? Well, we’re just happy the little battery pack is getting its time to shine.
Additionally, there will be new Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon to catch. The Fighting types Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are appearing in Dynamax Raids and will be joined by Gigantamax Meowth, the lanky long fellow who looks more like one of those inflatable tube guys you might find outside of your local used car dealership than the lucky cat it’s based on.
As with other seasons, the pool of Pokémon you can get from eggs will rotate out, with new species coming in. From 2km eggs, you can expect Smoochum, Cleffa, and Bermite as the newest additions. From 5km eggs, look out for Audino, Elgyem, and Snom as the highlights. Lastly, Beldum and Tinktaink will lead the charge for 10km eggs, in addition to a few others. I’m quite excited to hatch some Snom, given how it takes 400 Snom candies to evolve the sucker into the gorgeous Ice and Bug type, Frosmoth.
During Precious Paths, players will have a chance to earn a Master Ball if they purchase a Master Ball Special Research ticket for $7.99. Master Balls allow trainers to catch any wild Pokémon without fail and can be used during any encounter—even ones that would normally restrict you to Premier Balls, like Team Rocket battles or raids. The last time a Master Ball was obtainable in Pokémon Go was in October 2024 during the Galarian Expedition if you bought a Masterwork Research: Master Ball ticket. Since the item’s debut in 2023, players have had four opportunities to obtain one, making Precious Paths the fifth.
Pokémon Go’s Precious Paths season kicks off Dec. 2 at 10am local time and runs until March 3 at 10am. To view the full list of upcoming additions for the season, visit Niantic’s website.
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