Get ready for the Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 celebration! Niantic has announced a vibrant event running from January 29th to February 2nd, packed with opportunities to catch Lucky Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon, and earn fantastic rewards.
This event coincides with Pokémon GO's ninth anniversary, leading up to the summer and Pokémon GO Fest. It precedes Pokémon GO Tour: Unova (February 21st-23rd in Los Angeles and New Taipei City, global event in March).
Event Highlights:
- Dates: Wednesday, January 29th, 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Increased Odds: Boosted chances of securing Lucky Pokémon from trades and becoming Lucky Friends.
- Wild Encounters: Expect frequent encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, including Shiny versions! Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will hatch from 2km Eggs.
- Research Rewards: Complete Field Research and Timed Research tasks for Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and Pokémon encounters. A paid Timed Research ($2) offers enhanced rewards, including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.
- Collection Challenge: A special Collection Challenge will reward extra Stardust for trading.
- PokéStop Showcases: Showcase your Lunar New Year Pokémon at PokéStops for potential item bundle rewards.
Don't miss out on this auspicious event! Maximize your rewards by completing all Research tasks before the February 2nd deadline. Happy hunting!