Just in time for the end of the amazing (relatively) 2025, Pokémon Go players are being treated to their Shinies disappearing inexplicably. These super-rare variations of Pokémon are the crown jewels of some players' collections, and many now report that they've just vanished into thin air.

The most common reports come from players claiming their Shiny Cetitans (evolved Cetoddles) disappeared from their collections for no particular reason. They logged on and bam, no rare Cetitan to be found. And it seems this isn't the only Pokémon that's been going MIA these past few days, as other players claimed their Shiny Shundo and other Pokémon disappeared, too.

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However, these rare Pokémon variants came back for some players after a few days of vacationing in the void of the internet, pretending as if nothing had even happened. This could just be a minor issue with the back end, which one player indicated could have to do with the favorite marker, as Pokémon marked with the star could end up suddenly disappearing.

There are good odds that players would mark their rare Shinies as favorites, leading to this age-old bug triggering and kidnapping their prize Pokémon. Whether this is truly what caused the issue is as of yet unknown, but it's quite a parting gift for the end of 2025.

Hell, maybe the Pokémon just wanted to chillax and make good use of the holidays and spend some time on a nice warm beach in the southern hemisphere. Or it's just regular mobile game shenanigans. Probably the latter.

In other news, Pokémon Go is currently going through its new Precious Paths season, which kicked off on Dec. 2. Two new Pokémon, Clobbopus and Grapploct, have been added to the game, alongside costumed Pokémon like Charjabug and Dedenne and a whole lot more new and exciting content.

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Pokemon Go’s not perfect, and there’s always something to complain about, but the winter Precious Paths season is certainly looking strong in some ways. Yes, there are some very wrong turns ahead, but there’s enough good to light a fire even in this player’s cold heart. Today’s Massively on the Go is here not just to warn […]

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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With the year winding down to a close, you might naturally want to slip into hibernation mode, but we’re afraid to say that it’s all systems Go, as there is going to be plenty to keep you busy as part of Pokémon Go Winter Holiday Events for 2025.

We’ve got all the confirmed dates of all the events and what to expect so that you don’t miss a beat of Pokémon Go holiday goodness.

That is, of course, you aren’t too preoccupied playing through the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC when it drops this December, which adds new Pokémon to the Legends Z-A Pokédex, including fearsome Mega Evolutions. Better polish up the ol’ Master Ball!

It might just then be enough to tide us over until Pokémon Pokopia, if you have a Switch 2, that is, as playing Pokopia on a Switch 1 is a bit complicated…

So much Pokémon, so little time!

With that said, let’s get straight to it and see what awaits in the upcoming Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events.

When are the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events for 2025?

There are two Winter Holiday Events taking place in December 2025 in Pokémon Go, and these are:

• Winter Holiday Part 1 – Thursday 18th December to Wednesday 24th December
• Winter Holiday Part 2 – Wednesday 24th December to Monday 29th December

Around these dates are other experiences which can be found below:

• Journey to Paldea – Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 9th December
• December Community Day – Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December
• Well Armed – Thursday 11th to Tuesday 16th December
• Max Battle Day – Sunday 14th December
• Research Day – Saturday 20th December
• Winter Weekend – Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th December
• New Year's 2026 – Thursday 31st December to Sunday 4th January

What to expect from the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events

Typically, Holiday Events feature a whole range of activities for Trainers to get up to. Last year, which was also split into two parts, we got:

• 2x Catch XP
• Themed Pokémon spawns increased
• Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles
• Themed Field Research
• Timed Research available
• Collection Challenge available
• PokéStop Showcase available
• New avatar items

There were also two PokéStop showcases and new avatar items.

For this year, we’re expecting much of the same, but as soon as we know more, we’ll update this page with all the official details!

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