Pokémon GO Celebrates Lunar New Year 2025
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get ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Pokémon GO is ringing in Lunar New Year 2025 with a special event packed with exciting activities and bonuses. Marking the transition into a brand new year, the event kicks off on January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and runs until February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The festivities offer a unique opportunity to boost your chances of encountering some lucky pokémon. Trade with friends for a greater likelihood of unearthing a Lucky Pokémon, and strengthen your bonds to become Lucky Friends more easily.The world of Pokémon GO will be teeming with serpentine and reptilian Pokémon, like Ekans, Onix, Gyarados, Dratini, Dunsparce, Snivy, and Darumaka.
Shiny Ekans will also make their appearance more frequently in the wild, providing a chance to add a rare and coveted Pokémon to your collection. You can also hatch a variety of unique Pokémon from 2 km Eggs, including Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi. Keep an eye out for a shiny Nosepass – your efforts might be rewarded with this elusive variant.
For the more enterprising trainers, a variety of research tasks await. Dive into Field Research, Timed Research, or even Premium Timed Research to earn valuable rewards. Complete event-themed Field Research tasks and earn Stardust along with encounters with special event Pokémon. Timed Research tasks revolve around exploring Routes, offering rewards like XP, Stardust, and 10 Zygarde Cells.
Premium Timed Research, priced at US$2.00 or the equivalent in your region, presents another opportunity to boost your collection.
Complete the tasks before February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time to receive two Lucky Eggs, one Incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass.
Happy Lunar New Year, Trainers!
How will Lucky Friendships be easier to form during the Lunar New year event?
Pokémon GO Rings in Lunar new Year 2025 wiht Serpent-Scale Celebrations
Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake!
Interview with Jasmine Li, Lead Game Designer for Pokémon GO
Archyde: Jasmine, Lunar New year is a special time of party, and Pokémon GO has always done a fantastic job of incorporating cultural events into the game. What can trainers expect from this year’s festivities?
Jasmine Li: We’re thrilled to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with our trainers! This year, we’re diving into the lore of the Snake, bringing a wave of serpentine and reptilian pokémon to the game. Think Ekans, Onix, Gyarados, Dratini, Dunsparce, snivy, and even Darumaka. There will be plenty of opportunities to catch these fascinating creatures, some even in their shiny forms!
Archyde: it sounds like players will be busy! Are there any special bonuses or events tied to trading during this period?
Jasmine Li: Absolutely! We’re encouraging trainers to connect and trade with friends during the Lunar New Year event. Your chances of encountering Lucky Pokémon through trades will be significantly increased, plus forming Lucky Friendships will be a little easier.
Archyde: 2 km Eggs are always a source of excitement in Pokémon GO. What kind of surprises await trainers who hatch these during the event?
Jasmine Li: We’ve got a special batch of Pokémon hatching from 2km Eggs, including Makuhita, Nosepass, Meditite, Duskull, and Skorupi. And there’s a special treat for those lucky enough: a chance to encounter a shiny Nosepass!
Archyde: For those who like a challenge, will there be special Research tasks to complete?
Jasmine Li: We’ve got Field Research, Timed Research, and even Premium Timed Research available during the event.Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will earn Stardust and encounters with special Pokémon. Timed Research revolves around exploring Routes and offers rewards like XP, Stardust, and even 10 Zygarde Cells! Our Premium Timed Research, priced at US$2.00 or the equivalent in your region, offers two Lucky Eggs, one Incubator, and encounters with Ekans and Nosepass. This is a great chance to boost your collection and celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Archyde: This all sounds incredibly exciting! Jasmine,what message do you wont to send to our trainers as they prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year with Pokémon GO?
Jasmine Li: We want every trainer to have a joyous and fulfilling Lunar New year celebration! Gather your friends,explore the world,catch some Pokemon,and welcome the Year of the Snake with open arms.Happy Hunting!
