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 others, including Shiny variants.
- Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research offer Stardust, XP, encounters, and more. Paid Timed Research provides extra rewards.
Get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Pokémon GO! Niantic has announced a special event packed with opportunities to catch Lucky Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon, and earn exciting rewards, starting January 29th. Similar to the recent Fashion Week event, players can complete Field Research tasks for bonus rewards.
Pokémon GO's ninth anniversary in 2025 is shaping up to be a big one, with several events planned leading up to the summer and Pokémon GO Fest. This Lunar New Year event precedes Pokémon GO Tour: Unova (February 21st-23rd in Los Angeles and New Taipei City, with a global event in March), offering a chance to add new Pokémon to your collection.
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. During this period, you'll have increased chances of getting Lucky Pokémon from trades and becoming Lucky Friends. Prepare for boosted encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini in the wild, including Shiny versions! 2 km Eggs will also feature Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi.
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 in trades.
- Increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends.
- Boosted 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 purchase unlocks additional rewards, including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.
Participate in Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research, plus Routes, to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with event Pokémon, including Zygarde Cells via Routes. For even more rewards, the $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!
Show off your Lunar New Year Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases for potential item bundle rewards. Finally, a special Collection Challenge awaits, rewarding extra Stardust for trading—a boon for frequent traders! Don't miss this exciting Lunar New Year event in Pokémon GO later this month.
