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Illumination Challenge is an event for the Holiday Festivities in Pokemon UNITE for the Nintendo Switch and Mobile! Learn the start and end dates of this event, the rewards, tips on how to complete this event, and more!
| 2024 Holiday Events | |
|---|---|
Illumination Challenge |
Snowball Battle in Shivre City |
List of Contents
| Start | December 5, 2024 |
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| End | December 30, 2024 12:00AM UTC |
| Event Timer |
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| Start | December 7, 2023 |
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| End | December 31, 2023 12:00AM UTC |
| Start | December 1, 2022 |
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| End | January 9, 2023 12:00AM UTC |
| Start | December 15, 2021 |
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| End | January 17, 2022 12:00AM UTC |
Every time you complete the Daily Missions and Challenge Missions, you can collect Festive Lights to unlock rewards. Complete the seven (7) stages of rewards to light up the whole tree! (4,000 lights in total)
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| Reward | Lights Required |
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| Shoes (Holiday 2022) | |
| Frame (Holiday 2022) | |
| Knit Cardigan (Holiday 2022) | |
| Background (Holiday 2022) | |
| Red Hat (Holiday 2022) |
| Reward | Lights Required |
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1-Day Alolan Ninetales Limited License | |
Snapshot Frame (Holiday Style) | |
Socks (Holiday Style) | |
Snapshot Background (Holiday Style) | |
Red Hat (Holiday Style) |
Every time you complete the Daily Missions and Challenge Missions, you can collect Lights to unlock rewards. Complete the 5 stages of rewards to light up the whole tree! (1500 lights in total)
These missions is done everyday and resets daily. Make sure to finish them to maximize your Festive Lights!
| Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Log in daily | |
| Participate in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 1 time | |
| Win in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 1 time |
You can get a total of 100 Festive Lights daily this way!
| Mission | Reward |
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| Participate in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 5 times | |
| Participate in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 20 times | |
| Win in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 15 times | |
| Score a total of 50 goals |
Completing all Challenge Missions provides players with 2,400 Festive Lights, half of what's needed to light up the tree!
| Mission | Reward |
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| Log in daily | |
| Participate in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 1 time | |
| Win in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 1 time |
| Mission | Reward |
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| Participate in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 5 times | |
| Participate in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 20 times | |
| Win in Snowball Battle in Shivre City 15 times | |
| Score a total of 50 goals |
| Mission | Reward |
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| Log in to the game | |
| Participate in a ranked match 1 time | |
| Participate in 3 battles | |
| Participate in 1 quick battle | |
| Win 2 battles with different Pokemon |
| Mission | Reward |
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| Log a total of 10 days | |
| Use a UNITE Move 15 times | |
| Score a total of 700 points | |
| Make a total of 50 assists | |
| Knock out a total of 30 opposing Pokemon |
| Mission | Reward |
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| Log in to the game | |
| Participate in 3 battles | |
| Participate in 1 Snowball Battle in Shivre City battle | |
| Turn opposing Pokemon into a snowman 5 times | |
| Obtain 10 presents during battle | |
| Use 5 special battle items successfully |
| Mission | Reward |
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| Log in a total of 10 days | |
| Turn opposing Pokemon into snowman 30 times | |
| Obtain 80 presents during battle | |
| Use 50 special battle items successfully | |
| Assist teammates in turning an opposing Pokemon into a snowman 50 times |
The most realistic cleartime for this year's Illumination Challenge is around 16 days. This is considering players finishes all Challenge Missions, and complete all Daily Missions without missing a day.
| Mission Type | Festive Lights | Clear Time |
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| Challenge Missions | 2,400 | 1 day |
| Daily Missions | 1,600 | 16 days |
| TOTAL | 4,000 Lights | 16 days |
Players can get 2,400 Festive Lights from the Challenge Mission with a possible clear time of one (1) day. The remaining 1,600 Festive Lights is obtained by completing all Daily Missions for 16 days!
Most of the missions require you to participate in the UNITE Battles! It will be easier to complete them by fighting against bots in CPU Matches, which will increase you chances of winning!
Game Modes: Standard, Ranked, Custom Battle, and Quick Battle

Turning opponents to snowmen and trying out the new Battle Items is more fun when you get to play with your Squad or friends. Head out to our Online Message Board to connect with other trainers!
| Pokemon UNITE Online Boards | |
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Friend Request Board |
General Discussion Board |

| Event Name | End Date |
|---|---|
Solo Challenge
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December 4, 2025 4:00AM UTC |
| Event Name | End Date |
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Ranked Season 31 |
December 4, 2025 4:00AM UTC |
Battle Pass S35 |
December 4, 2025 4:00AM UTC |
| Event Name | Duration |
|---|---|
Daily Missions |
Resets daily. Available everyday. |
Score Challenge |
Available during weekends from Saturday to Monday. |
Intense Battle Training |
Available This Week |
Total Score Challenge |
Available Next Week |
Assist Crash Course! |
Available in 2 Weeks |
UNITE Day Weekend |
Available every first wekeend of the month |
| Event Name | Duration |
|---|---|
Gift Code Exchange |
Available on all platforms. Codes can be redeemed. |
Returning Player Event |
Available for 14 days after returning from a 14 days or more absence from UNITE |
14-Day Welcome Gifts |
Log in for 14 days after account creation. |
Beginner Challenge |
Activates after Trainer level 3 for only 30 days. |
Super Item Enhancement Missions Event Guide |
Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
Zeraora Mission |
Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
Held Item Enhancement Support Missions |
Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
Max-Grade Trial Campaign Guide |
Available from September 22, 2021 (no deadline) |
You can link your account and claim a reward! |
Available from November 16, 2021 (no deadline) |
Weekly Log-In Bonus |
Log In at least once every week |
First Recharge Special Coin Exchange |
Purchase any number of Aeos gems once |
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Illumination Challenge Event Guide



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