Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access: A December 2024 Analysis
Choosing wisely from Pokémon GO's numerous in-app purchases can be tricky. This December, the Eggs-pedition Access paid ticket returns for the Dual Destiny season – let's examine its value.
What's Included in the Dual Destiny Eggs-pedition Access Ticket?
Available from December 3rd, 10 AM to December 31st, 8 PM local time, this $5 USD (or local equivalent) ticket 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: up to 50 gifts.
- Increased daily gift acquisition limit from PokéStops: up to 150 gifts.
- Increased gift inventory capacity: up to 40 gifts.
- Exclusive December Timed Research awarding 15,000 XP and 15,000 Stardust.
December 2024 Egg Lineup:
The boosted incubator and gift capacities significantly enhance egg hatching opportunities, particularly for 7km eggs. But are the December Pokémon worth the investment?
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/Blue Striped) | 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) features additional baby Pokémon in eggs.
| 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 incubators, valued at roughly $4.20 USD. This nearly matches the ticket price, excluding other bonuses. Therefore, if you frequently purchase incubators or desire specific December Pokémon, the ticket offers excellent value. The added gifts and XP are additional perks. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority, or if weather conditions limit gameplay, the ticket's value diminishes unless gift-sending is a key activity.
