Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Pokémon GO’s 2025 Lunar New Year event!
Lunar New Year
Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades.
- Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Ekans.
Ekans*
Onix*
Snivy*
Darumaka*
Dunsparce*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Gyarados*
Dratini*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance to hatch a Shiny Nosepass.
Makuhita*
Nosepass*
Meditite*
Duskull*
Skorupi*
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Explore Routes to earn XP, Stardust, and 10 Zygarde Cells.
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Two Lucky Eggs
- One Incubator
- Encounters with Ekans and Nosepass
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!
Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source:Pokémon
