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Lunar New Year

Event
From Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 Until Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 20:00

Bonuses


trade

Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades

friendship

Increased chance to become Lucky Friends

lure

PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module

shiny

Increased chance to encounter Shiny Blitzle, Shiny Darumaka, and Shiny Gimmighoul


Increased Shiny Chance
Wild Encounters
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Timed Research -Paid

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • 200 PokéCoins
  • Two Lucky Eggs
  • One Incense
  • Encounters with Blitzle and Darumaka

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenge

An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!

Complete a catch-focused Collection Challenge to receive Stardust and an encounter with an event-themed Pokémon.

Ultra Ticket Box -Paid

The Lunar New Year Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and five Ultra Balls at no additional cost!

Check it out soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store!