Summary
- Niantic announces the Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, running January 29th to February 2nd.
- Increased wild spawns of Ekans, Onix, Snivy, and their Shiny forms. Other Pokémon will also appear more frequently.
- Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research offer Stardust, XP, Pokémon encounters, and other rewards. A paid Timed Research option provides additional bonuses.
Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, kicking off January 29th and offering players exciting opportunities to catch Lucky Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon, and earn valuable rewards. Similar to the ongoing Fashion Week event, players can complete Field Research tasks for extra bonuses.
Celebrating its ninth anniversary in 2025, Pokémon GO continues to deliver engaging events and updates. The upcoming Pokémon GO Tour: Unova (February 21st-23rd in Los Angeles and New Taipei City, global event in March) precedes this Lunar New Year event, providing a chance to expand your collection before the Unova festivities begin.
The Pokémon GO Lunar New Year event runs from Wednesday, January 29th, 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time. Niantic highlights increased chances of obtaining Lucky Pokémon through trades and becoming Lucky Friends. Wild encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini will be boosted, with increased Shiny rates. Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will hatch from 2 km Eggs.
Niantic Reveals Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event Dates and Content
- Event Dates: Wednesday, January 29th, 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Event Bonuses:
- Increased chance of Lucky Pokémon from trades.
- Increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends.
- Increased wild spawns of Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini.
- Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi hatching from 2 km Eggs.
- Rewards: Timed Research, Field Research, and Routes will reward Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and Pokémon encounters.
- Paid Timed Research: A $2 option offers enhanced rewards including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.
Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, alongside Routes, will grant Stardust, XP, and encounters with event Pokémon. Zygarde Cells can be earned through Routes. For even more rewards, a $2 Paid Timed Research offers two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember to claim all rewards before February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time.
Players can showcase their Lunar New Year Pokémon at PokéStops for additional item bundle rewards. A Collection Challenge will also be available, granting extra Stardust for trading, benefiting frequent traders.
