February 2025 is packed with exciting events for *Pokémon GO* enthusiasts, featuring everything from the Lunar New Year celebrations to a Community Day focused on Karrablast & Shelmet. The highlight of the month includes the debut of Dynamax Moltres. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of all the events scheduled for February.

Lunar New Year Event: January 29 – February 2

The Lunar New Year 2025 event, celebrating the Chinese New Year, runs until February 2 at 08:00 PM local time. This year, marking the Year of the Snake, Pokémon GO will see an increased spawn rate of snake-themed Pokémon. Here's the list of Pokémon with boosted encounter rates:

• Ekans (Shiny can be found)
• Onix (Shiny can be found)
• Snivy (Shiny can be found)
• Darumaka (Shiny can be found)
• Dunsparce (Shiny can be found)
• Gyarados (Shiny can be found)
• Dratini (Shiny can be found)

The event also offers bonuses like a higher chance of obtaining Lucky Pokémon in trades and becoming Lucky Friends. Players can unlock daily Field Research tasks for free PokéCoins. Additionally, the 2KM Egg pool will feature:

• Makuhita (Shiny can be hatched)
• Nosepass (Shiny can be hatched)
• Meditite (Shiny can be hatched)
• Duskull (Shiny can be hatched)
• Skorupi (Shiny can be hatched)

Legendary Flight Dynamax Moltres Event: February 3 – 9

The Legendary Flight event concludes with the debut of Dynamax Moltres from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM on February 3. During this hour, Moltres will appear as a Max Monday boss at all Power Spots. After this, Moltres will remain available until February 9, though less frequently as other Pokémon like Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble will also feature in Max Battles until February 10.

Karrablast & Shelmet Community Day: February 9

On Sunday, February 9, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, Pokémon GO will host a dual Community Day for Karrablast & Shelmet. Players can enjoy increased encounters, earn evolution bonuses, and have better chances of encountering Shiny versions. Evolving Karrablast or Shelmet by February 16, 2025, at 10:00 PM will yield an Escavalier with Razor Shell or an Accelgor with Energy Ball, respectively. For an easier experience, players can purchase premium Timed Research for US$2.00 or the local equivalent.

Beloved Buddies: February 11 – 15

A new event, Beloved Buddies, will take place from February 11 at 10:00 AM to February 15 at 08:00 PM local time. Details are yet to be announced, but we'll keep you updated as information becomes available.

Raid Day: February 15

Pokémon GO’s February Raid Day is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. The boss for this event has not been revealed yet, but we will provide updates as soon as they are announced.

Scattered to the Winds: February 18 – 20

Scattered to the Winds, another upcoming event, will run from February 18 at 10:00 AM to February 20 at 08:00 PM local time. As with Beloved Buddies, specific details are pending, and we will share them as soon as possible.

Road to Unova: February 18 – March 1

The Road to Unova event, leading up to the Pokémon GO Tour Unova: Global event, starts on February 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM and continues until March 1. This event introduces Shiny Meloetta, features Gen-5 Legendaries in Raids, boosts the spawn rate of Unovan starter Pokémon, and includes premium Timed Research & bonuses.

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