Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access: A December 2024 Value Assessment
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, 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 ticket (or local equivalent) 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: up to 40 gifts.
- Exclusive December Timed Research awarding 15,000 XP and 15,000 Stardust.
December 2024 Egg Lineup
The ticket boosts egg hatching, particularly beneficial for the 7km eggs. However, the value depends on the desirability of the December Pokémon:
- 2km Eggs: Psyduck, Swablu, Bonsly, Shiny Larvesta, Litleo, Wimpod, Togepi, Tyrogue, Shiny Smoochum, Happiny, Munchlax
- 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)
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 regularly purchase incubators or strongly desire specific eggs, the ticket offers good value. The added gifts and XP are extra 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.