Precious Paths Season Recap: Kyurem, Rolycoly, Clobbopus and Nacli
By Matt · Published · Updated Precious Paths ran from 2 December 2025 to 3 March 2026. It debuted the Rolycoly, Clobbopus and Nacli families, Gigantamax Meowth and Dynamax Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, and brought back Kyurem, Gigantamax Snorlax, all three Paldean Tauros, and Xerneas and Yveltal. The GO Pass gave Dialga, Palkia and Giratina, and season bonuses included an extra Special Trade a day.
Precious Paths was the season from December 2025 to March 2026. There was so much in it.
When it ran
2 December 2025 to 3 March 2026.
Debuts
- The Rolycoly family
- The Clobbopus family (see the Well Armed recap)
- The Nacli family
- Gigantamax Meowth
- Dynamax Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan
Returns
- Kyurem. For which fusion to make, see my Black or White Kyurem guide.
- Gigantamax Snorlax
- All three Paldean Tauros
- Xerneas and Yveltal
Christmas costumes
Christmas tree Sudowoodo, Christmas gift Charjabug and Santa hat Pichu. See the Winter Holiday 2025 recap.
Everything else
- Dialga, Palkia and Giratina in the GO Pass.
- Master Ball special research.
- Snom in 5km eggs.
- Season bonuses: one extra Special Trade per day, more Stardust on your first catch of the day, and bigger Friendship damage bonuses.
Matt's takeI was glad this season wasn't route based, and super happy to see Rolycoly's family. I just love that Pokémon. It's a better Geodude, admit it!
FAQ
When was the Precious Paths season?
From 2 December 2025 to 3 March 2026.
Which Pokémon debuted in Precious Paths?
The Rolycoly, Clobbopus and Nacli families, Gigantamax Meowth, and Dynamax Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.
What were the Precious Paths season bonuses?
One extra Special Trade per day, more Stardust on your first catch of the day, and bigger Friendship damage bonuses.
Which Christmas costumes came in Precious Paths?
Christmas tree Sudowoodo, Christmas gift Charjabug and Santa hat Pichu.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.