Pokemon GO Unveils 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Event

Summary

• Niantic has announced the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, scheduled from January 29 to February 2.
• During the event, players can expect to encounter Shiny versions of Ekans, Onix, and Snivy more frequently in the wild.
• Participants can earn Stardust, XP, and Pokemon encounters by completing Lunar New Year-themed Field Research tasks, while Paid Timed Research offers additional rewards.

Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts, revealing the details of the upcoming Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to run from January 29 to February 2. This event promises a host of engaging activities and opportunities to snag some unique rewards. As Pokemon GO celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2025, players can look forward to a series of new events and updates throughout the year, 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 concludes on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During this period, players will enjoy an increased chance of obtaining Lucky Pokemon through trades and becoming Lucky Friends, enhancing their chances of acquiring more Lucky Pokemon. Trainers will encounter Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini more frequently in the wild, with an elevated chance of encountering 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 Dates and Content

• Event duration: Wednesday, January 29, from 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
• Event bonuses include:
  • 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
• Timed Research, Field Research, and Routes will grant Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and encounters as rewards.
• Paid Timed Research ($2) offers more rewards, including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.

Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, along with Routes, will provide players with opportunities to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. Engaging in Routes during the event also allows players to collect Zygarde Cells. For those looking to maximize their rewards, a special Paid Timed Research option is available for $2, which includes two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. All rewards from Field Research and Timed Research must be claimed by February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time, so players are encouraged to claim their rewards promptly after completing their tasks.

Players can also participate in PokeStop Showcases during the event, where they can enter their Lunar New Year Pokemon to compete and earn additional rewards, such as item bundles, based on the showcase's outcomes. Furthermore, an event-themed Collection Challenge will be available, rewarding participants with extra Stardust for trading upon completion. This makes the Lunar New Year event particularly beneficial for frequent traders.