'Pokemon Go' Raid Dates 2022: Everything You Need To Know About New Year's Event, Bonuses

"Pokemon Go" New Year's event has just started! Players can capture many dressed Pokemon and get a range of freebies during this event. On five-star raids, trainers can battle and capture some highly anticipated Pokemon.

The "Pokemon Go" New Year's event runs from Dec. 31, 10 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 4, 2022, at 8 p.m. local time. The event is part of the Season of Heritage, and it will be the year's final "Pokemon Go" event.

Trainers that participate in the New Year's event will receive a bonus. Trainers will get the following, according to GoHub:

• 2× Hatch Candy
• 1/2 Hatch Distance
• 2× Hatch Stardust

The entire roster of dressed Pokemon attending at the event was also teased by GoHub. Trainers are able to catch these:

• 2020 Glasses Slowpoke
• 2021 Glasses Slowbro
• 2022 Glasses Slow King
• New Year Hat Hoothoot
• New Year Hat Pichu
• Ney Year Hat Pikachu
• New Year Hat Raichu
• Party Hat Bulbasaur
• Party Hat Charmander
• Party Hat Squirtle
• Party Hat Raticate
• Party Hat Nidorino
• Party Hat Gengar
• Party Hat Wormple
• Party Hat Wobbufet

Trainers can benefit from the following additional incentives during the New Year Event:

• Fireworks event: A time-limited event of New Year fireworks will be available on "Pokemon Go" Dec. 31, 11 p.m. up to Jan. 2, 2022, 12 a.m. local time.
• New avatar items and cosmetics: Trainers can buy the 2022 Glasses, New Year's Headband, New Year's Jacket Set, New Year's Pants, and New Year's Shoes on the in-game item shop.
• Time Research Rewards: Completing research tasks will reward players with encounters with the costumed Pokemon.

Remember that the "Pokemon Go" New Year is only short. Trainers who lose out on this opportunity today may have to wait a year to participate in the event again. For the wild encounters and raids, a different cycle of Pokemon may be available by then. Also, keep in mind that these are just a few of the event's highlights. Their official website has all of the information needed.

If trainers missed the New Year's event, they should watch for additional raids in January 2022. This is because many fascinating Pokemon are returning to the game. According to GamesRadar, the following are the key raid dates for next year:

• Five star Kyurem: 6 PM raid hour at January 5. Available until January 7.
• Five star Heatran: 6 PM raid hour at January 12. Available between January 7-15.
• Five star Genesect: 6 PM raid hour at January 19. Available between January 15-24.
• Five star Regice: 6 PM raid hour at January 26. Available between January 22 to February 1.
• Mega Abomasnow: Available until January 7.
• Mega Aerodactyl (first-time debut): Available between January 7 to February 1.

Trainers should also watch for the spotlight on Tuesdays between 6 and 7 p.m. local time. Solosis will be accessible on Jan. 4, Diglett will be available on Jan. 11, Plusle will be available on Jan. 18, and Minun will be available on Jan. 25.