Get ready to celebrate the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to take place from January 29 to February 2. This exciting event brings a host of opportunities for players to catch Lucky Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, and other fantastic rewards, much like the ongoing Fashion Week event. In addition to wild encounters, players can complete Lunar New Year-themed Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with unique Pokemon. For those looking to maximize their rewards, a Paid Timed Research option is available for just $2, offering even more goodies.

As Pokemon GO marks its ninth anniversary in 2025, the AR game continues to evolve with new events and updates. Leading up to the summer and the much-anticipated Pokemon GO Fest, players can look forward to the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, with a global event in March. But before diving into Unova, the Lunar New Year event provides a perfect chance to expand your Pokemon collection.

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, players will enjoy an increased chance of getting Lucky Pokemon through trades and becoming Lucky Friends, boosting the odds of obtaining more Lucky Pokemon. When exploring the wild, you'll encounter Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini more frequently, with a higher chance of finding their Shiny variants. Additionally, 2 km Eggs will hatch into Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi during the event.

Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event Details

• Event Duration: Wednesday, January 29, from 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
• Event Bonuses:
  • 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
• Research and Rewards:
  • Lunar New Year-themed Field Research, Timed Research, and Routes offer Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and encounters
  • Paid Timed Research ($2) provides two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass

Throughout the event, players can participate in Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, alongside Routes, to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. By engaging in Routes, players can also collect Zygarde Cells. Those eager for additional rewards can opt for the event-exclusive Paid Timed Research, which includes two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember, all rewards from Field Research and Timed Research must be claimed before the event ends at 8:00 p.m. local time on February 2.

To add even more excitement, players can showcase their Lunar New Year Pokemon in PokeStop Showcases to earn rewards based on the showcase results, including item bundles. Niantic has also confirmed an event-themed Collection Challenge, where completing it will grant extra Stardust for trading, making this event particularly beneficial for frequent traders.