Niantic Unveils Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event
Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! Niantic has just announced the exciting details for the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to take place from January 29 to February 2. This event promises a plethora of opportunities to catch Lucky Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, and other fantastic rewards, making it a must-attend for all players.
As Pokemon GO celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2025, the game is gearing up for a series of 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, happening in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, with a global event following in March. But before diving into Unova, the Lunar New Year event offers a perfect chance to expand your Pokemon collection.
Event Details
The Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event will run from Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During this period, players will enjoy several event bonuses:
- An increased chance to get Lucky Pokemon in trades.
- A higher likelihood of becoming Lucky Friends, which further boosts the odds of obtaining Lucky Pokemon.
- More frequent wild encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, with an enhanced chance to encounter their Shiny variants.
- Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will hatch from 2 km Eggs.
In addition to these bonuses, players can participate in Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, as well as Routes, to earn rewards such as Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. For those looking to maximize their rewards, a special Paid Timed Research is available for $2, offering two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember, all rewards from Field Research and Timed Research must be claimed by February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your Lunar New Year Pokemon in PokeStop Showcases, where you can earn additional rewards based on the showcase results, including item bundles. Furthermore, an event-themed Collection Challenge will be available, and completing it will grant extra Stardust for trading, making it particularly beneficial for frequent traders.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Pokemon GO with these exciting opportunities to enhance your gameplay and collection!
