Pokemon GO Announces Lunar New Year 2025 Event

Summary

• Niantic announces the Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, running January 29th to February 2nd.
• Increased wild encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, and their Shiny forms. Other Pokémon like Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini will also appear more frequently.
• Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks offer Stardust, XP, encounters, and other rewards. A paid Timed Research option provides enhanced rewards.

Niantic has announced exciting news for Pokémon GO players! The Lunar New Year 2025 event kicks off January 29th, bringing a flurry of opportunities to catch Lucky Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon, and earn valuable rewards. Similar to the recent Fashion Week event, players can complete Field Research tasks for bonus rewards.

Celebrating Pokémon GO's ninth anniversary in 2025, this Lunar New Year event is one of several leading up to the summer and Pokémon GO Fest. It precedes Pokémon GO Tour: Unova (February 21st-23rd in Los Angeles and New Taipei City, and globally in March), offering a chance to add new Pokémon to your collection before the Unova event begins.

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. Niantic promises increased chances of obtaining Lucky Pokémon through trades and becoming Lucky Friends, further boosting your Lucky Pokémon odds. Wild encounters will feature Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, with increased Shiny rates. 2km Eggs will hatch 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.
  • Increased wild encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini.
  • Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi hatching from 2km Eggs.
• Rewards: Timed Research, Field Research, and Routes will grant Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and Pokémon encounters.
• Paid Timed Research ($2): Offers enhanced rewards including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.

Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, alongside Routes, will reward players with Stardust, XP, and encounters with event Pokémon. Zygarde Cells can be earned through Routes. For even more rewards, a $2 Paid Timed Research option provides two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember to claim all Field Research and Timed Research rewards before February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time.

Players can showcase their Lunar New Year Pokémon at PokéStops for additional rewards based on showcase results, including item bundles. A themed Collection Challenge will also be available, offering extra Stardust for trading—a significant bonus for frequent traders. This Lunar New Year event promises to be a rewarding experience for Pokémon GO players!