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Lunar New Year 2026

Event
Starts:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Saturday, February 21, 2026, at  8:00 PM Local Time

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Pokémon GO’s 2026 event!

The Lunar New Year 2026 event will take place from February 17, 2026 at 10 am to February 21, 2026 at 8 pm local time.

BonusesBonusesSpawnsSpawnsResearchResearchShinyShinySalesSales



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Bonuses

Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades
Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades
Increased chance to become Lucky Friends
Increased chance to become Lucky Friends
PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module
PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Blitzle, Shiny Darumaka, and Shiny Gimmighoul
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Blitzle, Shiny Darumaka, and Shiny Gimmighoul

Spawns

Wild Encounters

Trainers may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Ponyta, Galarian Ponyta, Fuecoco, and more.

  • shiny
    Ponyta
  • shiny
    Galarian Ponyta
  • shiny
    Magikarp
  • shiny
    Shuckle
  • shiny
    Tepig
  • Sizzlipede
  • shiny
    Fuecoco

You might even encounter Blitzle and Darumaka!

  • shiny
    Blitzle
  • shiny
    Darumaka

Research

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

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

  • Catch 12 Pokémon
    REWARD
    shinyDarumaka
    Max CP
    618
    Min CP
    576
  • Send 6 Gifts to friends
    REWARD
    ×600
    Stardust ×600
  • Explore 2 km
    REWARD
    shinyBlitzle
    Max CP
    378
    Min CP
    346

Lunar New Year 2026 Premium Timed Research

Paid Timed Research

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

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

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

STEP
1
Lunar New Year 2026 Premium Timed Research (1/1)
Catch 2 Pokémon Blitzle
Catch 2 Pokémon Darumaka
Catch 4 Pokémon Blitzle
Catch 4 Pokémon Darumaka
Catch 6 Pokémon Blitzle
Catch 6 Pokémon Darumaka
Catch 8 Pokémon Blitzle
Catch 8 Pokémon Darumaka
Catch 12 Pokémon Blitzle
Catch 12 Pokémon Darumaka
Catch 15 Pokémon Blitzle
Catch 15 Pokémon Darumaka

REWARDS

×200
×2
×1

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.

Lunar New Year 2026 Collection Challenge
Collect all these Pokémon before time expires to add to your Elite Collector medal!
Magikarp
Shuckle
Fuecoco
Sizzlipede
Tepig
Darumaka

REWARDS

Turtonator
×2400

Shiny

There will be an increased chance to encounter Shiny Blitzle, Shiny Darumaka, and Shiny Gimmighoul during this event!

  • Blitzle
  • Darumaka
  • Gimmighoul

Sales

Pokémon GO Web Store – Lunar New Year Ultra Ticket Box

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!

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