Holiday Hat Eevee in Pokémon GO was first introduced during the second part of the Winter Holiday event in 2022.
Ever since it was released, trainers have been wanting to get their hands on it to evolve into their favorite Eeveelutions.
The Winter Weekend event, which starts on December 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time and ends on December 28, 2025, at 8:00 pm local time, is set to feature Holiday Hat Eevee and its shiny form.
This article covers everything you need to know about how you can get Holiday Hat Eevee in Pokémon GO. It also sheds light on the creature’s shiny availability.
How to get Holiday Hat Eevee in Pokémon GO

There are two ways to obtain Holiday Hat Eevee:
- Complete Research Task
- Trade
1) Complete Research Task
The event-exclusive Timed Research task offers an opportunity to collect encounters with Eevee wearing a holiday hat.
However, it is worth mentioning that the task will expire before Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Therefore, you must complete this Timed Research as fast as possible.
2) Trade
If you want to own a Holiday Hat Eevee, then you can ask your in-game friend to trade one.
However, it is worth noting that if you have not acquired a Holiday Hat Eevee ever, you must perform Special Trade, which demands a lot of Stardust.
One important thing to remember is that you must meet your friend in person and be within a 100-meter trade distance to trade.
Can Holiday Hat Eevee be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, the Holiday Hat Eevee you encounter can be shiny in the game.
While the color of the regular form is brown and less attractive, the shiny variant is gray and appealing.
Stat spread and moveset of Holiday Hat Eevee in Pokémon GO
The creature has the following moves and stat distribution:
- Max CP: 1,210
- Attack: 104
- Defense: 114
- Stamina: 146 HP
- Fast Attacks: Quick Attack and Tackle
- Charged Attacks: Dig, Swift, Body Slam, and Last Resort
That concludes our guide on how to get Holiday Eevee in Pokémon Go.
