Pokemon GO Announces Lunar New Year 2025 Event

Niantic Unveils Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event Details

Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! Niantic has just announced the exciting details for the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to run from January 29 to February 2. This event promises a wealth of opportunities to enhance your collection with Lucky Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, and a variety of other rewards. As we celebrate Pokemon GO's ninth anniversary in 2025, this event is just one of several exciting updates and events leading up to the summer and the much-anticipated Pokemon GO Fest, including the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, followed by a global event in March.

The 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, you'll have a heightened chance to obtain Lucky Pokemon through trades and become Lucky Friends, which further increases your odds of securing these coveted Pokemon. As you explore the wild, keep an eye out for more frequent encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, with an increased chance of encountering their Shiny variants. Additionally, hatching 2 km Eggs during the event will reward you with Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi.

Event Highlights and Bonuses

• Event Duration: January 29, 10:00 a.m. to February 2, 2025, 8:00 p.m. local time
• Bonuses:
  • Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades
  • Increased chance to become Lucky Friends
  • More 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 Rewards: Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, along with Routes, will grant you Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. The Paid Timed Research, available for $2, offers additional rewards including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.

Engage in Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, and participate in Routes to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. You can also collect Zygarde Cells by exploring Routes during the event. For those looking to maximize their rewards, consider purchasing the event-exclusive Paid Timed Research for $2, which includes two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember to claim all your rewards before the event concludes on February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Don't miss the chance to showcase your Lunar New Year Pokemon in PokeStop Showcases for additional rewards, including item bundles. Niantic has also confirmed an event-themed Collection Challenge, which, upon completion, grants extra Stardust for trading. This makes the Lunar New Year event a must-attend for frequent traders looking to boost their collections.