Pokemon GO Reveals 2025 Lunar New Year Event

Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event: Dates and Exciting Details

Get ready for a festive celebration in Pokemon GO as Niantic unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to run from January 29 at 10:00 a.m. to February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This event promises a plethora of opportunities for players to enhance their collections with Lucky Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, and a variety of rewards.

As Pokemon GO celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2025, the game is gearing up for a series of thrilling events leading up to the summer and Pokemon GO Fest. Before the much-anticipated Pokemon GO Tour: Unova in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, and the global event in March, the Lunar New Year event offers players a chance to expand their Pokedex with new additions.

Event Highlights and Bonuses

During the Lunar New Year event, players will enjoy several exciting bonuses:

• An increased chance to obtain Lucky Pokemon through trades.
• A higher likelihood of becoming Lucky Friends, further boosting your chances of getting Lucky Pokemon.
• More frequent encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini in the wild, with a heightened chance of encountering their Shiny variants.
• Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Research and Rewards

Engage in Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, as well as Routes, to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. Additionally, players can collect Zygarde Cells by participating in Routes during the event. For those seeking extra rewards, a Paid Timed Research option is available for $2, offering two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember to claim all rewards before the event ends on February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additional Event Features

Players can showcase their Lunar New Year Pokemon in PokeStop Showcases to earn additional rewards based on the showcase results, including item bundles. Niantic has also confirmed an event-themed Collection Challenge, where completing the challenge will grant extra Stardust for trading, making it particularly beneficial for frequent traders.

Don't miss out on the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, where you can immerse yourself in the festive spirit and reap numerous rewards to enhance your Pokemon GO experience.