Lunar New Year 2026

BonusesSpawnsResearchShinySales

Bonuses

Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades

Increased chance to become Lucky Friends

PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module

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.

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  Ponyta
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  Galarian Ponyta
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  Fuecoco

You might even encounter Blitzle and Darumaka!

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  Blitzle
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  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.

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.

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.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

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

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.

Shiny

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

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  Blitzle
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  Darumaka
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  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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