Pokémon GO: December Eggs-pedition Value Examined

Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access Ticket: December 2024 Analysis

Choosing wisely from Pokémon GO's numerous in-app purchases can be tricky. This December, the Eggs-pedition Access paid ticket returns for the Dual Destiny season – let's examine its value.

What's Included in the Dual Destiny Eggs-pedition Access Ticket?

Available from December 3rd, 10 AM to December 31st, 8 PM local time, this $5 USD (or equivalent) ticket offers:

• Daily single-use Incubator (for first PokéStop/Gym spin).
• Triple XP for the first daily catch.
• Triple XP for the first daily PokéStop/Gym spin.
• Increased daily gift opening limit: up to 50 gifts.
• Increased daily gift acquisition limit from PokéStops: up to 150 gifts.
• Increased gift inventory: up to 40 gifts.
• Exclusive December Timed Research awarding 15,000 XP and 15,000 Stardust.

December 2024 Egg Lineup:

The boosted incubator and gift capacity significantly enhances egg hatching, particularly for 7km eggs. Here's a breakdown of December's egg pool:

Pokémon	Egg Distance
Psyduck	2 KM
Swablu	2 KM
Bonsly	2 KM
Shiny Larvesta	2 KM
Litleo	2 KM
Wimpod	2 KM
Clamperl	5 KM
Blitzle	5 KM
Inkay	5 KM
Skarmory	5 KM (Adventure Sync)
Munchlax	5 KM (Adventure Sync)
Riolu	5 KM (Adventure Sync)
Tyrunt	5 KM (Adventure Sync)
Amaura	5 KM (Adventure Sync)
Alolan Meowth	7 KM
Shiny Alolan Grimer	7 KM
Hisuian Voltorb	7 KM
Hisuian Qwilfish	7 KM
Galarian Corsola	7 KM
Basculin (Red-Striped or Blue-Striped, Hemisphere Dependent)	7 KM
Galarian Farfetch’d	7 KM (Mateo)
Pancham	7 KM (Mateo)
Druddigon	10 KM
Dreepy	10 KM
Charcadet	10 KM
Espurr	10 KM (Adventure Sync)
Turtonator	10 KM (Adventure Sync)
Jangmo-o	10 KM (Adventure Sync)
Frigibax	10 KM (Adventure Sync)

A separate "Young & Wise" event (December 10-14) features additional baby Pokémon in eggs.

Pokémon	Egg Distance
Togepi	2 KM
Tyrogue	2 KM
Shiny Smoochum	2 KM
Bonsly	2 KM
Happiny	2 KM
Munchlax	2 KM

Is the Ticket Worth It?

Daily PokéStop spins yield approximately 28 incubators, valued at roughly 4200 PokéCoins ($4.20 USD). This alone nearly matches the ticket price. Considering the additional XP bonuses and gift capacity, the ticket offers good value if you frequently purchase incubators or actively engage in gifting. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority, or if weather conditions limit playtime, the additional benefits might not justify the cost unless gift-sending is a key gameplay element.