Get ready to celebrate the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, happening from January 29 to February 2. This exciting event brings numerous opportunities for players to catch Lucky Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, and other thrilling rewards. Much like the ongoing Fashion Week event, you can also earn bonus rewards by completing Lunar New Year-themed Field Research tasks.
As Pokemon GO marks its ninth anniversary in 2025, the beloved AR game is set to introduce a series of new events and updates leading up to the summer and Pokemon GO Fest. Among these, the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova event will take place in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, with a global event following in March. Before diving into the Unova excitement, take advantage of the Lunar New Year event to expand your Pokemon collection.
The Pokemon GO Lunar New Year event kicks off on Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. and runs until Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During this period, Niantic has promised an increased chance of obtaining Lucky Pokemon through trades, as well as a higher likelihood of becoming Lucky Friends, which further boosts your chances of getting Lucky Pokemon. As you explore the wild, you'll encounter Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini more frequently, with a greater chance of finding their Shiny variants. Additionally, 2 km Eggs will hatch into Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi during the event.
Niantic Reveals Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event Details
- Event Duration: Wednesday, January 29, from 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.
- Frequent wild encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini.
- Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi hatch from 2 km Eggs.
- Research and Routes: Timed Research, Field Research, and Routes will grant Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and encounters as rewards.
- Paid Timed Research: For $2, players can access additional rewards, including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.
Alongside the event, you'll find Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, as well as Routes, offering Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. By participating in Routes, you can also collect Zygarde Cells. For those eager to maximize their rewards, the event-exclusive Paid Timed Research for $2 provides two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember, all rewards from Field Research and Timed Research must be claimed before February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to redeem them promptly after completing your tasks.
Don't miss out on the chance to enter your Lunar New Year Pokemon in PokeStop Showcases for additional rewards, including item bundles, based on the showcase results. Niantic has also confirmed the availability of an event-themed Collection Challenge, which, upon completion, grants more Stardust for trading. This means frequent traders will find the Lunar New Year event particularly rewarding when it arrives later this month.
