Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access: A December 2024 Value Assessment
Choosing wisely among Pokémon GO's many in-app purchases can be tricky. This December, the Eggs-pedition Access paid ticket returns for the Dual Destiny season, prompting the question: is it worth the investment?
Eggs-pedition Access Perks (Dual Destiny Season)
Available from December 3rd, 10 AM to December 31st, 8 PM local time, this $5 (or local 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 from PokéStops: up to 150 gifts.
- Expanded gift inventory: 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 potential, particularly for 7km eggs. But are the December Pokémon worth the extra PokéCoins?
Standard Hatch Rates:
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 (Adventure Sync) | 5 KM |
Munchlax (Adventure Sync) | 5 KM |
Riolu (Adventure Sync) | 5 KM |
Tyrunt (Adventure Sync) | 5 KM |
Amaura (Adventure Sync) | 5 KM |
Alolan Meowth | 7 KM |
Shiny Alolan Grimer | 7 KM |
Hisuian Voltorb | 7 KM |
Hisuian Qwilfish | 7 KM |
Galarian Corsola | 7 KM |
Basculin (Red/Blue) | 7 KM |
Galarian Farfetch’d (Mateo) | 7 KM |
Pancham (Mateo) | 7 KM |
Druddigon | 10 KM |
Dreepy | 10 KM |
Charcadet | 10 KM |
Espurr (Adventure Sync) | 10 KM |
Turtonator (Adventure Sync) | 10 KM |
Jangmo-o (Adventure Sync) | 10 KM |
Frigibax (Adventure Sync) | 10 KM |
Young & Wise Event (December 10th-14th):
Pokémon | Egg Distance |
---|---|
Togepi | 2 KM |
Tyrogue | 2 KM |
Shiny Smoochum | 2 KM |
Bonsly | 2 KM |
Happiny | 2 KM |
Munchlax | 2 KM |
Is it Worth It?
Daily PokéStop spins yield approximately 28 incubators (4200 PokéCoins, ~$4.20 USD value). This nearly matches the ticket price, excluding additional bonuses. The ticket offers excellent value for players who frequently purchase incubators or prioritize hatching many eggs. The extra gifts and XP are added benefits. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority or weather conditions limit gameplay, the ticket's value diminishes unless gift sending/receiving is a key objective. Ultimately, the decision hinges on individual playstyle and priorities.