Lunar New Year
Tuesday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event 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.
Wild Encounters
Trainers may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Ponyta*, Galarian Ponyta*, Fuecoco*, and more. You might even encounter Blitzle* and Darumaka*!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with 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.
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.
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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—The Pokémon GO team
