Pokémon GO's Eggs-pedition Access: A December 2024 Value Assessment
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 Dual Destiny Eggs-pedition Access Ticket?
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 (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 capacity: up to 40 gifts.
- Exclusive December Timed Research awarding 15,000 XP and 15,000 Stardust.
December 2024 Egg Pool Overview
The ticket enhances egg hatching, particularly 7km eggs. The December egg pool includes (but may not be limited to): Psyduck, Swablu, Bonsly, Shiny Larvesta, Litleo, Wimpod, Clamperl, Blitzle, Inkay, Skarmory, Munchlax, Riolu, Tyrunt, Amaura, Alolan Meowth, Shiny Alolan Grimer, Hisuian Voltorb, Hisuian Qwilfish, Galarian Corsola, Basculin (Red/Blue Striped), Galarian Farfetch’d, Pancham, Druddigon, Dreepy, Charcadet, Espurr, Turtonator, Jangmo-o, and Frigibax. The Young & Wise event (December 10-14) adds Togepi, Tyrogue, Shiny Smoochum, Bonsly, and Happiny.
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. The ticket offers excellent value if you regularly purchase incubators or prioritize hatching many eggs and acquiring specific Pokémon. The additional gifts and XP are added perks. However, if egg hatching isn't a priority or if weather conditions limit gameplay, the ticket's value diminishes unless gift sending/receiving is a key aspect of your enjoyment.
