- The Valuable Paths season runs from December 2, 2025 to March 3, 2026 local time.
- Special and master research returns with a new opportunity to obtain a paid Master Ball.
- Pokémon in costumes make their debut, along with new additions like Clobbopus and Grapploct, and Dynamax and Gigantamax forms in raids.
- There will be a GO Pass and a GO Pass Deluxe, Community Days, encounter rotation, eggs, and global bonuses.
The new themed season of Pokémon GO, called Valuable PathsThe event now has a confirmed date, content, and schedule for trainers worldwide, including those in Spain and the rest of Europe. For three months, the augmented reality game will gradually roll out events, research tasks, and Pokémon rotations designed to ensure constant activity.
Throughout this period, Niantic will combine permanent seasonal bonuses with one-off eventsNew disguised species, the return of research focused on the coveted Master Ball, a deluxe version of the GO Pass, and changes to the Pokémon that will appear in research achievements and eggs. All of this while maintaining the free-to-play format on mobile, but adding various optional paid features.
Dates and general structure of the Valuable Paths season
The Valuable Roads season will be active from December 2, 2025 at 10:00 to the March 3, 2026 at 10:00always in the local time of each player. That is, in Spain and the rest of Europe, the start and end times are automatically adjusted to the device's time, without needing to change any settings.
During these three months, the game will maintain a large seasonal special investigation unlockable in stages, several additional paid research quests and an events schedule that includes Community Days, activities focused on new regions like Paldea and different competitive cups in the GO Battle League.
As it's usual, The season will replace the previous ongoing storyline. and will rotate the Pokémon featured in research rewards as well as those that hatch from eggs and in certain wild encounters, with special attention to some debuts and creatures with a winter appearance.
Seasonal investigations and the return of the Master Ball
One of the pillars of Valuable Paths will be its Special thematic research, available from December 2, 2025 until almost the end of the season, on March 3, 2026. This task line can be claimed for free within the game during that period and will be expanded in phases with new objectives and rewards as the weeks progress.
Meanwhile, players who want to go a step further will have at their disposal A paid masterclass investigation focused on the Master BallThis advanced study, known as "A Spectacular Capture" or a similar variant depending on the territory, allows you to obtain a Master Ball as a final reward, provided that all associated missions are completed.
Access to this masterful research requires buy a ticket inside the game storeThe reference price is around 7,99 dólares estadounidenses (or its equivalent in the local currency; in Spain it is usually around €8,49, according to the store's usual rounding). The ticket will be available between December 2, 2025 and February 22, 2026, until approximately 20:00 p.m. local time.
Once purchased, The investigation can be completed without a time limit.However, it's important to keep in mind one key restriction: you can only store a maximum of two Master Balls at the same timeIf you already have two in your bag, you will have to use at least one before you can receive another reward of this type.
New Pokémon, winter costumes, and Dynamax and Gigantamax debuts
The theme of Valuable Paths comes loaded with new Pokémon appearances, both in its standard form and in special variants associated with the winter season and advanced raid mechanics.
On one hand, several Pokémon are being released with winter costumesOne of the most striking will be Sudowoodo, which will take on the appearance of a Christmas tree, complete with lights and festive decorations. Charjabug will also appear with a red ribbon around its body, reinforcing the festive atmosphere within the game.
In addition, species such as Clobbopus and its evolution GrapploctThese Pokémon will become part of the available options for the Pokédex. These debuts are in addition to others that will appear gradually over the coming weeks, linked to special events and rotations.
In the area of raids, Valuable Paths incorporates new Pokémon Dynamax and GigantamaxHitmonlee and Hitmonchan are expected to debut in Dynamax form, while Meowth will do the same in its Gigantamax form, all of them designed for raid battles where coordinating with other trainers will be key.
The season trailer also reveals notable appearances of other creatures, such as a Pikachu with a hat and glasses, the return of Gigantamax Snorlax and the presence on screen of Pokémon from recent generations, including Nacli, Naclstack and Garganacl, as well as legendaries such as Xerneas and Yveltal, which could play a leading role in specific events or high-level raids.
Encounter rotations, research achievements, and eggs
Each season of Pokémon GO involves Changes to the Pokémon that can be obtained through different meansValuable Paths is no exception. During these months, encounters for research achievements will vary, as will the eggs available in the incubator.
In the research achievements section, completing the weekly stamp task will grant encounters with Galarian Mr. Mime, Lapras, Snorlax, Honedge, Sinistea and DreepySome of them, such as Lapras, Sinistea, Galarian Mr. Mime, or Snorlax, may appear in their shiny version, which adds an extra incentive for those who collect shiny forms.
Meanwhile, the eggs of 2, 5, 7 and 10 km They will also have a special selection for the season. Among others, Pokémon such as [insert Pokémon names here] can be found in 2 km eggs. Cleffa, Smoochum and Bergmite, all with the possibility of appearing in a multicolored form according to the information provided.
The eggs of The 5km route will include Audino, Elgyem, and SnomWhile its Adventure Sync variant will feature Pokémon like Bonsly, Riolu, and Archen, all with a shiny option. In the case of the 7 km eggsSometimes called regional eggs, there will be appearances of regional forms such as Alolan Diglett, Galarian Zigzagoon, and Galarian Stunfisk.
Also contemplated are 7 km eggs linked to the Mateo Routeswith species such as Hisui's Growlithe, Galarian Slowpoke, and Basculin in its White Stripe form, among others. The eggs of 10 km Among their highlights will be Beldum and Tinkatink, while the 10km ones obtained through Adventure Synchronization may include Drampa and Dreepy, along with Beldum himself, all with options for special appearance in some cases.
Global Valuable Paths Bonuses
Throughout the season, regardless of the country or city where the game is played, several will be active global bonuses designed to incentivize daily activity and group play, something especially relevant in Spain and Europe, where cooperative events usually have good participation.
One of the most striking advantages is the possibility of perform an additional special exchange each dayThis will allow for trading more Legendary, Mythical, or restricted Pokémon, while still respecting the usual Stardust cost limits.
Furthermore, the The first catch of the day will grant a greater amount of Stardust This is more than usual, which helps accumulate resources to level up Pokémon or unlock additional charged moves. This bonus can be especially useful if you maintain your daily streak.
Another improvement this season affects raids: The damage inflicted will increase based on the level of friendship with other trainers. when participating in the same raid. Thus, those who play with friends with whom they have shared gifts, trades, and battles will notice a small extra boost in the damage dealt.
The season also incorporates themed stickers that can be obtained by spinning PokéStopsYou can open gifts from friends or buy them in the in-game store. These stickers can be used on gifts sent to other trainers, adding a more personalized touch.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe: Rewards and Perks
El GO pass returns to a central role in the progression of the season. It's a kind of time-limited battle pass that allows you to earn GO points as you play, which you then use to level up within the pass itself to unlock rewards in stages.
This GO Pass will be active throughout the Values Road season and will allow you to obtain Items, Pokémon encounters, permanent bonuses, and other advantages as each milestone is reached. In parallel, a GO Deluxe Pass, paid, which expands the rewards and introduces additional improvements.
Among the benefits that have been announced are increases in the number of gifts that can be opened per dayA greater number of gifts received from spinning Photo Discs and the ability to store more gifts in your bag. At the early levels of the Standard Pass, you can open up to 40 gifts daily, receive up to 125 from spinning PokéStops and Gyms, and store 10 extra gifts.
In the case of the GO Deluxe Pass, the figures rise even furtherYou'll be able to open up to 50 gifts per day, receive up to 150 Photo Discs, and keep an additional 20 in your inventory. These bonuses are especially useful for those who rely on gifts to obtain items and Stardust, or to progress in friendship-related quests.
As happened in previous seasons, The pass will include a final reward in the form of an encounter with legendary Pokémon.Although Niantic has not officially confirmed the chosen Pokémon, promotional images suggest that Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina could be the main protagonists, which would be a great opportunity for those who haven't yet registered them in their Pokédex.
Community Days and other featured events
The Valuable Paths agenda includes several Community Days spread across December, January and February, one of the most anticipated moments for regular players due to the high appearance of a specific Pokémon and the possibility of obtaining exclusive moves.
El December Community Day It will be held over two days, the 6 and 7 of December of 2025With the now classic recap format: many of the Pokémon that starred in the Community Days of the last few months will reappear, a good option for those who missed some or are looking for better IVs or shiny forms.
Already in 2026, the season envisions a Community Day classic on January 4th, focused on a featured Pokémon from previous years, alongside a Standard Community Day on January 18 and one more February 1Specific details about which species will star in each one are usually announced closer to the date.
The season will also kick off with a special event entitled Adventure in PaldeaIn this game, Pokémon from this region will have a greater presence in the wild and in raids. Nacli is expected to be one of the main protagonists, frequently appearing in the streets, while three-star raids will feature Bombirdier, Dondozo, and Paldea's Tauros form.
There will also be between December and February PokéStop displayswhere players can showcase their best Pokémon in rotating mini-contests. Each exhibition will feature a specific Pokémon, and prizes will be awarded to those who present specimens with the best stats, as determined by the event's criteria.
GO Battle League and themed cups
La GO Battle League returns during Valuable Paths with its usual PvP season system, designed for those who enjoy trainer battles and want to climb the ranks.
In addition to the classic leagues, several others have been announced themed cups which will rotate throughout the months. Among those already confirmed are the Festivities Cup, the Sunlight Cup, and the Passion Cup, in addition to other variants with specific rules regarding types, maximum combat points, or allowed species.
In some communications they are also mentioned cups with alternative or equivalent names such as Festival Cup, Solar Cup or Love Cup, depending on the translation and the region, but the general idea remains: lists of specific restrictions to give variety to the teams and avoid always seeing the same Pokémon.
For those playing from Spain or the rest of Europe, the recommendation is Check the official GO Combat League schedule on the Pokémon GO website or within the application itself, as it details the exact dates of each cup, the rewards per rank, and any rule changes that may be applied.
General recommendations and game availability
Beyond the specific new features of Valuable Paths, it is worth remembering that Pokémon GO is still available for free on Android and iOS devices through the App Store, Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store, with optional in-app purchases for those who want to speed up progress or access certain paid research.
The game can be enjoyed in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, and Indonesian, among other languages, so that most European coaches have access to the interface in their preferred language.
As Niantic always emphasizes, It's important to stay aware of your surroundings while playingAlthough many of this season's tasks are designed to be done on foot in cities and towns, it is advisable to prioritize safety, avoid distractions on the road, and respect rules of coexistence in public spaces.
Valuable Paths is presented as a season with a balance between free content and paid optionsA good number of debuts, events focused on Paldea and the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos, incentives for daily exploration, and attractive rewards for those who engage in raids, PvP, or GO Pass progression.