Summary
Pokemon GOhas announced the January edition of its monthly “Eggs-pedition Access” events, offering bonus incentives for players to hatch eggs and granting special encounters. The beloved monster-catching mobile game from Niantic offers a variety of ways for players to acquire their favorite Pokemon. Alongside catching Pokemon in the wild by walking around,players can also hatch Pokemon eggs, participate in the game’s Community Day events, and battle against powerful Raid Pokemon among other methods. Now, one alternative catching method is the highlight of one of January’s upcoming events.
Niantic’s monthly Eggs-pedition Access events put the focus on hatching Pokemon from eggs withinPokemon GO, giving plenty of incentives to encourage hatching Pokemon. Niantic typically grants bonus Incubators as part of the premium event for spinning PokeStops or Gyms, allowing players to hatch multiple Pokemon at the same time. Players are also encouraged to use the gifting system with their in-game friends, increasing the number of gifts players can open and acquire during the event. Now, January’s Eggs-pedition Access features some special Hisui-themed incentives for players.

Niantic recently revealed the details for the January edition of Eggs-pedition Access, including bonuses for hatching eggs and special encounters. Players will be able to acquire a single-use Incubator the first time they spin a PokeStop or Gym each day, with bonus XP awarded for the first capture and spin of the day. The event will also grant access to special timed research tasks, offeringencounters with Pokemon like Togetic, Gible, and Hisuian Growlithe. Players can purchase a ticket for the Eggs-pedition Access event between January 1 and January 29 for $5 USD.
Pokemon GO January Eggs-pedition Access Event
The Hisuian Growlithe available through Eggs-pedition Access comes as thePokemon Legends: Arceusregion is the focus ofPokemon GO’s current season, “Timeless Travels.” The Hisui-themed season brought with it the Hisui-exclusive Stantler evolution Wyrdeer, alongside the Hisuian variants ofLegends: Arceus' starter Pokemon. Timeless Travels also features rare Pokemon available as Research Breakthrough encounters, including both Galarian Mr. Mime and Goomy.Elusive pseudo-Legendary Pokemon Frigibaxwill also appear inPokemon GO’s eggs during the Hisui-centric season.
Niantic’s newest egg-focused event serves as just one of multiplePokemon GOevents set to run during January. The monthly Community Day will star one ofPokemon Sun & Moon’s starters, withRowlet appearing at increased spawn ratesduring the event.Pokemon GOis also heavily rumored to be running a new Ultra Beast-focused event, believed to be adding both Stakataka and Blacephalon to the mobile game. Several new Pokemon and the newest Eggs-pedition Access event should give players plenty of incentive to go out and playPokemon GOduring January.
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