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.
