
Niantic Unveils Exciting Details for Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event
Get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bang in Pokemon GO! Niantic has announced the highly anticipated Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to run from January 29 to February 2. This event promises a plethora of opportunities for players to catch rare Pokemon, including Shiny versions of Ekans, Onix, and Snivy, and to participate in various themed activities.
Event Highlights and Bonuses
- Event Dates: The event kicks off on Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. and wraps up on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Lucky Pokemon Boost: Players will have an increased chance to obtain Lucky Pokemon through trades and a higher likelihood of becoming Lucky Friends, enhancing the odds of securing those coveted Lucky Pokemon.
- Wild Encounters: Keep your eyes peeled for frequent appearances of Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini in the wild, with a boosted chance of encountering their Shiny variants.
- Egg Hatches: Hatching 2 km Eggs during the event could yield Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi.
Engaging Activities and Rewards
- Field Research and Timed Research: Engage in Lunar New Year-themed tasks to earn Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. Additionally, Routes during the event will grant Zygarde Cells.
- Paid Timed Research: For just $2, players can access exclusive Timed Research, offering two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. Remember to claim all rewards by February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- PokeStop Showcases: Showcase your Lunar New Year Pokemon at PokeStop Showcases to win item bundles based on your performance.
- Collection Challenge: Completing the event-themed Collection Challenge will reward you with additional Stardust, perfect for frequent traders.
Upcoming Events and Celebrations
As Pokemon GO celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2025, the game is set to receive a series of new events and updates. Leading up to the summer and Pokemon GO Fest, players can look forward to the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova, taking place in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, followed by a global event in March. The Lunar New Year event serves as a fantastic prelude to these exciting updates, offering players a chance to expand their Pokemon collections before the big events.
Join in the festivities and make the most of the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event to capture rare Pokemon, earn valuable rewards, and prepare for the upcoming adventures in the world of Pokemon GO.