Summary

• The Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event runs from January 29th to February 2nd.
• Increased wild spawns of Ekans, Onix, Snivy, and their Shiny forms.
• Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research offer Stardust, XP, encounters, and more. A paid Timed Research option provides extra rewards.

Get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Pokémon GO! Niantic has announced a special event brimming with opportunities to catch Lucky Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon, and earn fantastic rewards. Similar to the recent Fashion Week event, completing Field Research tasks will yield bonus rewards throughout the Lunar New Year festivities.

Pokémon GO's ninth anniversary in 2025 is shaping up to be a big one, with several events and updates planned leading up to the summer and Pokémon GO Fest. This Lunar New Year event 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 starts Wednesday, January 29th, at 10:00 a.m. and ends Sunday, February 2nd, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During this period, you'll have increased chances of obtaining Lucky Pokémon through trades and becoming Lucky Friends. Keep an eye out for boosted wild spawns of Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, with increased Shiny encounter rates. 2 km Eggs will also feature Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi.

Niantic Reveals Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event Details

• Event Dates: Wednesday, January 29th, 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2nd, 8:00 p.m. local time.
• Event Bonuses:
  • Increased Lucky Pokémon trade rate.
  • Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
  • Boosted wild spawns of Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini.
  • Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi hatching from 2 km Eggs.
• Rewards: Timed Research, Field Research, and Routes will reward Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and Pokémon encounters.
• Paid Timed Research: A $2 option offering additional rewards, including two Lucky Eggs and an incubator.

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

Participate in Pokémon GO's PokéStop Showcases with your Lunar New Year Pokémon for a chance at item bundles. An event-themed Collection Challenge will also be available, granting extra Stardust for trading, making this event particularly beneficial for frequent traders.