Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access Ticket: December 2024 Analysis
Deciding which in-app purchases are worthwhile in Pokémon GO 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?
What's Included in the Eggs-pedition Access Ticket?
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 (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 receiving 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 boosted incubator and gift capacity significantly increase egg-hatching potential, particularly for the 7km eggs. However, the value depends on the desirability of the Pokémon available. Here's a breakdown of December's egg pool:
2km Eggs: Psyduck, Swablu, Bonsly, Shiny Larvesta, Litleo, Wimpod.
5km Eggs: Clamperl, Blitzle, Inkay, Skarmory (Adventure Sync), Munchlax (Adventure Sync), Riolu (Adventure Sync), Tyrunt (Adventure Sync), Amaura (Adventure Sync).
7km Eggs: Alolan Meowth, Shiny Alolan Grimer, Hisuian Voltorb, Hisuian Qwilfish, Galarian Corsola, Basculin (Red/Blue Striped), Galarian Farfetch’d (Mateo), Pancham (Mateo).
10km Eggs: Druddigon, Dreepy, Charcadet, Espurr (Adventure Sync), Turtonator (Adventure Sync), Jangmo-o (Adventure Sync), Frigibax (Adventure Sync).
Young & Wise Event (December 10th-14th): This event adds baby Pokémon to the 2km egg pool: Togepi, Tyrogue, Shiny Smoochum, Bonsly, Happiny, Munchlax.
Is the Ticket Worth It?
Assuming daily PokéStop spins, you'll receive 28 extra incubators – a value of approximately $4.20 USD (4200 PokéCoins). This nearly matches the ticket price, excluding other bonuses.
The ticket's value is maximized if you frequently buy incubators and prioritize hatching many eggs, particularly aiming for specific Pokémon within the December pool. The extra gifts and XP are added benefits.
However, if egg-hatching isn't a priority, or if external factors limit playtime, the additional bonuses may not justify the cost unless you heavily value gift sending/receiving.
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