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 rare and shiny Pokémon.
This event offers boosted encounter rates for Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini in the wild, with increased shiny odds! Additionally, Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will be hatching from 2km Eggs. Lucky Pokémon will be more common in trades, and you'll have a higher chance of becoming Lucky Friends.
Beyond wild encounters, the event features Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks rewarding Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and Pokémon encounters. For a boosted reward experience, a $2 Paid Timed Research will provide two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember to claim all rewards before February 2nd at 8:00 PM local time.
Further enhancing the festivities, participate in event-themed Routes for additional Zygarde Cells. Show off your Lunar New Year Pokémon in PokeStop Showcases for item bundle rewards. Finally, a special Collection Challenge awaits, offering extra Stardust for trading – a perfect opportunity for active traders!
Key Event Details:
- Dates: January 29th, 10:00 AM – February 2nd, 8:00 PM (local time)
- Increased Shiny Chances: Ekans, Onix, Snivy
- Boosted Wild Encounters: Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, Dratini
- 2km Egg Hatches: Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, Skorupi
- Increased Lucky Pokémon & Lucky Friend Chances: Yes
- Rewards: Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, Pokémon encounters, item bundles (from showcases).
- Paid Timed Research ($2): Two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, Ekans and Nosepass encounters.
- Collection Challenge: Yes, with Stardust trading bonus.
Don't miss this auspicious opportunity to expand your Pokémon collection and celebrate the Lunar New Year in Pokémon GO!
