Is Pokemon GO December Eggs-pedition Access Worth It?

Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access: A December 2024 Value Assessment

Choosing wisely amongst Pokémon GO's numerous in-app purchases can be challenging. 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 Eggs-pedition Access for Dual Destiny?

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

• Daily single-use Incubator (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 increased incubator and gift capacity significantly boosts egg hatching potential, particularly for 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
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 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

Further egg additions are anticipated throughout December.

Is the Ticket Worth It?

Daily PokéStop spins yield approximately 28 incubators, valued at 4200 PokéCoins (~$4.20 USD). This nearly matches the ticket price, excluding other bonuses. The ticket offers excellent value if you regularly purchase incubators or actively seek the featured Pokémon. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority, or if weather conditions hinder gameplay, the additional benefits might not justify the cost unless gift-sending is a significant gameplay aspect.