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Pokemon GO Unveils 2025 Lunar New Year Event

Author:Kristen Update:May 16,2025

Pokemon GO Unveils 2025 Lunar New Year Event

Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event: A Festive Celebration Awaits

Get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with the upcoming Pokemon GO event, set to commence on January 29 and run through February 2, 2025. Niantic has unveiled a treasure trove of exciting features and rewards that will make this event a must-attend for every Pokemon GO enthusiast.

Event Details and Bonuses

Mark your calendars for the event, which will kick off at 10:00 a.m. on January 29 and conclude at 8:00 p.m. on February 2, 2025, local time. This festive period promises an array of bonuses designed to enhance your gameplay experience:

  • Increased chances of obtaining Lucky Pokemon through trades.
  • Higher likelihood of becoming Lucky Friends, further boosting your chances of securing Lucky Pokemon.
  • More frequent wild encounters with Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, with heightened opportunities to encounter their Shiny variants.
  • Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will hatch from 2 km Eggs, adding to your collection possibilities.

Engaging Activities and Rewards

Immerse yourself in the Lunar New Year festivities with themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks. Completing these will not only grant you Stardust and XP but also encounters with event-themed Pokemon. Additionally, participating in Routes during the event will allow you to collect Zygarde Cells, essential for those looking to complete their Zygarde.

For those eager to maximize their rewards, the event-exclusive Paid Timed Research, available for $2, offers even more enticing incentives. This includes 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, so be sure to redeem them promptly after completing your tasks.

Special Features and Challenges

Showcase your Lunar New Year Pokemon at PokeStop Showcases to vie for additional rewards, including item bundles based on your performance. Moreover, an event-themed Collection Challenge awaits, offering more Stardust for trading upon completion. This makes the Lunar New Year event particularly rewarding for frequent traders.

As Pokemon GO celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2025, the Lunar New Year event is just the beginning of a series of exciting updates and events leading up to the summer and Pokemon GO Fest. Don't miss the upcoming Pokemon GO Tour: Unova, scheduled for Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, followed by the global event in March. Use the Lunar New Year event as your chance to expand your Pokemon collection before diving into the Unova festivities.

Join the celebration, take advantage of the event bonuses, and make the most of the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event. It's the perfect opportunity to enhance your gameplay and connect with the global Pokemon GO community.