Pokemon GO Announces Lunar New Year 2025 Event

Get ready for the Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event! Running from January 29th to February 2nd, this celebration features boosted spawns, shiny Pokémon, and exciting rewards.

Event Highlights:

• Increased Lucky Pokémon Chances: Boost your chances of getting Lucky Pokémon through trades and becoming Lucky Friends.
• Boosted Spawns: Encounter Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini more frequently in the wild, with increased Shiny rates for select Pokémon. 2km Eggs will also feature Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi.
• Rewards Galore: Complete Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks for Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and Pokémon encounters. A paid Timed Research ($2) offers enhanced rewards, including Lucky Eggs and an incubator.
• Collection Challenge: Complete the event-themed Collection Challenge for extra Stardust, perfect for traders.
• PokeStop Showcases: Show off your Lunar New Year Pokémon in PokeStop Showcases for additional item bundle rewards.

The event runs from January 29th, 10:00 a.m. to February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time. Don't miss out on this auspicious opportunity to expand your Pokédex and stock up on valuable resources! Remember to claim all rewards before the event concludes.

Niantic's announcement details the event's timeframe and content, emphasizing the increased chances for Lucky Pokémon and the availability of both free and paid Timed Research. The event also integrates with other features, such as PokeStop Showcases and a Collection Challenge, offering multiple avenues for reward acquisition. The focus is on community engagement and providing diverse opportunities for players to participate and benefit.