Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access Ticket: A December 2024 Evaluation
Deciding which in-app purchases to make in Pokémon GO can be tricky. This December, the Eggs-pedition Access paid ticket returns for the Dual Destiny season, prompting the question: is it worth the investment?
What's Included in the Eggs-pedition Access Ticket?
Available from December 3rd, 10 AM to December 31st, 8 PM local time, this $5 USD ticket (or local equivalent) offers several benefits:
- Daily single-use Incubator (from 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 to 50.
- Ability to receive up to 150 gifts daily from PokéStop spins.
- Increased gift inventory to 40 gifts.
- A special December Timed Research awarding 15,000 XP and 15,000 Stardust upon completion.
December 2024 Egg Lineup:
The boosted incubator and gift capacity significantly impact egg hatching, particularly the 7km eggs. But are the December Pokémon worth the extra cost?
Here's a breakdown of Pokémon hatching from eggs during the Dual Destiny Season:
Pokémon | Egg Distance |
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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/Blue) | 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 10th-14th) adds baby Pokémon to the egg pool:
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 extra incubators, valued at roughly $4.20 USD. This nearly matches the ticket price, excluding other bonuses. If you regularly purchase incubators or desire specific Pokémon from these eggs, the ticket offers good value. The extra gifts and XP are added perks. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority, or if weather conditions limit playtime, the ticket's value diminishes unless you heavily utilize the gifting system.