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.
Psyduck
Swablu
Bonsly
Shiny Larvesta
Litleo
Wimpod
Clamperl
Blitzle
Inkay
Skarmory
Munchlax
Riolu
Tyrunt
Amaura
Alolan Meowth
Shiny Alolan Grimer
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Qwilfish
Galarian Corsola
Basculin
Galarian Farfetch’d
Pancham
Druddigon
Dreepy
Charcadet
Espurr
Turtonator
Jangmo-o
Frigibax
Togepi
Tyrogue
Shiny Smoochum
Happiny