Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access Ticket: December 2024 Analysis
Choosing wisely from Pokémon GO's numerous in-app purchases can be challenging. 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 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 to 50 gifts.
- Ability to receive up to 150 gifts daily from PokéStop spins.
- Increased gift inventory capacity to 40 gifts.
- Exclusive December Timed Research awarding 15,000 XP and 15,000 Stardust upon completion.
December 2024 Egg Lineup:
The ticket's value hinges partly on the desirability of the December eggs. These are the Pokémon available 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 10-14) 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 |
Is the Ticket Worth It?
Daily PokéStop spins yield approximately 28 incubators, valued at roughly 4200 PokéCoins ($4.20 USD). This nearly matches the ticket price, excluding other bonuses. The ticket offers excellent value if you frequently purchase incubators or actively seek the featured Pokémon. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority, or if weather limits your gameplay, the additional benefits might not justify the cost unless you heavily utilize the gifting system. Pokémon GO is available on mobile devices.
