Pokemon GO 2025 Lunar New Year Event Overview and Guide

The eagerly anticipated Lunar New Year event has made its way back to Pokemon GO, bringing with it a wealth of special bonuses, enhanced Shiny rates, and an array of exciting rewards. This festive celebration runs from January 29 at 10:00 AM to February 2 at 8:00 PM local time. It offers trainers excellent chances to capture rare Pokémon and accumulate PokeCoins. Curious about the festivities? Dive into our comprehensive Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 guide for all the details.

Highlights and Bonuses of the Lunar New Year Event

This year’s Lunar New Year celebration in Pokemon GO presents thrilling opportunities for players to expand their Pokémon collections and rack up rewards. Notably, trading becomes even more advantageous, as trainers can enjoy increased odds of receiving Lucky Pokémon and an elevated chance of becoming Lucky Friends through trades.

Additionally, daily tasks will be available that reward players with PokeCoins, enabling them to earn premium in-game currency without spending actual money. The event also features a selection of Pokémon with heightened spawn rates and exclusive field research tasks that yield valuable rewards for dedicated trainers.

Wild Encounters and Shiny Availability

This Lunar New Year introduces a broad assortment of Pokémon appearing in the wild, each offering their own Shiny potential. Notably, Ekans stands out this year with a heightened Shiny rate, making it a prime target for avid Shiny hunters. Keep your eyes peeled for the comparatively rare Gyarados and Dratini, which are both significant assets to any trainer’s collection. Below are the wild Pokémon spawns featured during the event:

Pokemon	Image	Shiny Availability
Ekans	Yes
Onyx	Yes
Dreams	Yes
Darumaka	Yes
Dunsparce	Yes
Gyarados	Yes
Dratini	Yes

Updated Egg Hatching Mechanics

In conjunction with the Lunar New Year, the 2 km egg pool experiences a shift, featuring Pokémon specifically associated with the event. Among them, Nosepass takes the spotlight with increased Shiny rates, making these quick-hatch eggs particularly coveted. Notably, all Pokémon available from these eggs have their Shiny counterparts, offering numerous chances to hatch sought-after species while walking short distances.

Pokemon	Image	Egg Type
Makuhita	2km	Yes
Nosepass	2km	Yes
Meditate	2km	Yes
Duskull	2km	Yes
Crust	2km	Yes

Field Research Tasks and Rewards for the Event

Daily Research Tasks for PokeCoins

When you log in each day during the event, you’ll receive a special Field Research task that awards PokeCoins. To qualify for these tasks, ensure you have three or fewer active Field Research tasks. The tasks for the Lunar New Year 2025 include:

Catch 3 Pokemon: 5 PokeCoins
Power Up Pokemon 3 Times: 5 PokeCoins
Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms: 5 PokeCoins
Transfer 10 Pokemon: 5 PokeCoins
Send a Gift to a Friend: 5 PokeCoins
Catch 25 Pokemon: 25 PokeCoins

Regular Field Research Opportunities

These tasks can be acquired from PokeStops:

Catch 12 Pokemon: Encounter with Darumaka, Dratini, Magikarp, or Voltorb
Catch 6 Pokemon While Following Routes: Earn 1, 200 Stardust
Explore 2 km: Collect 600 Stardust

Free Timed Research: Year of the Snake

Complete the following Lunar New Year 2025 tasks before February 2 at 8 PM local time:

Walk 1 km While Following Routes: 1 Zygarde Cell
Walk 2 km While Following Routes: 1 Zygarde Cell
Catch 10 Pokemon While Following Routes: 1 Zygarde Cell
Follow a Route: 1 Zygarde Cell

Completing these tasks grants you rewards of 5, 000 XP, 2, 000 Stardust, and 6 Zygarde Cells.

Paid Timed Research for the Lunar New Year Event

If you’re willing to invest, the paid research ticket is priced at $2.00 USD (or local equivalent).This ticket grants access to a two-step research line packed with valuable rewards. The initial step includes multiple encounters with Ekans and Nosepass, 4, 000 XP, 2, 000 Stardust, and two Lucky Eggs.

Upon finishing the second step, players will receive further encounters, 8, 000 XP, 4, 000 Stardust, and an Incubator. This opportunity presents an excellent value for trainers eager to enhance their collections while gaining useful items.

Collection Challenge for the Event

To successfully complete the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 Collection Challenge, catch the following Pokémon:

Ekans
Dunsparce
Dreams
Onyx
Darumaka

Completing this challenge earns you a reward of 6, 000 Stardust.

Top Tips for the Lunar New Year Event

Make the most of your Lucky Eggs by saving them for times when you’ll be completing multiple research tasks to optimize your XP gains. Before the event begins, ensure that you have ample space in your Pokémon storage to maximize your catching experience.

That’s everything you need to know about the Lunar New Year 2025 events happening in Pokemon GO. Be sure to strategize your gameplay to make the most of the festivities before they conclude on February 2 at 8:00 PM local time. Are you looking forward to participating in this exciting event? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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