"Pokemon GO Unveils 2025 Lunar New Year Event"

Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Event Details

Niantic has unveiled exciting details about the upcoming Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event, set to take place from January 29 to February 2, 2025. This event promises an array of opportunities for players to enrich their collections with Lucky Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, and various other rewards, making it a must-attend for enthusiasts of the popular AR game.

As Pokemon GO celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2025, the game is gearing up for a series of new events and updates throughout the year, culminating in the summer's Pokemon GO Fest. One highlight leading up to this is the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova, scheduled in Los Angeles and New Taipei City from February 21 to 23, with a global event following in March. However, before diving into the Unova festivities, players can look forward to the Lunar New Year event to catch new Pokemon and enjoy themed activities.

Event Schedule and Bonuses

The Lunar New Year 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 benefit from several event bonuses:

• An increased chance to obtain Lucky Pokemon through trades.
• A higher likelihood of becoming Lucky Friends, enhancing the chances of getting Lucky Pokemon.
• More frequent wild encounters with Pokemon such as Ekans, Onix, Snivy, Darumaka, Dunsparce, Gyarados, and Dratini, with an increased chance of encountering their Shiny variants.
• Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Research Tasks and Rewards

Players can engage in Lunar New Year-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks, as well as participate in Routes, to earn rewards such as Stardust, XP, Zygarde Cells, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. For those looking to maximize their rewards, an event-exclusive Paid Timed Research is available for $2, offering two Lucky Eggs, an incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. All rewards from these tasks must be claimed by February 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time, so participants are encouraged to redeem them promptly upon completion.

Additional Event Features

Pokemon caught during the Lunar New Year event can be entered into PokeStop Showcases, where players can earn additional rewards, including item bundles, based on their performance. Additionally, an event-themed Collection Challenge will be available, with completion granting extra Stardust for trading, making it particularly beneficial for frequent traders.

With these exciting features and bonuses, the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event is shaping up to be a fantastic opportunity for players to enhance their gameplay experience and celebrate the new year in style.