Lunar New Year
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Pokémon GO marks the Lunar New Year from 17 to 21 February with themed wild spawns, Field Research and a catch-focused Collection Challenge. Blitzle and Darumaka are among the wild encounters, and the event centres on trading, with better odds of Lucky Pokémon and Lucky Friends. A paid Timed Research also gives Blitzle and Darumaka encounters.
Event bonuses
- Higher chance of Lucky Pokémon from trades
- Higher chance of becoming Lucky Friends
- PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module
- Better shiny odds for Blitzle, Darumaka and Gimmighoul
- Event-themed Field Research tasks that reward encounters with event Pokémon
- Catch-focused Collection Challenge that rewards Stardust and an encounter with an event Pokémon
In the wild
Blitzle
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 756 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 819 |
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika for 50 Candy.
Darumaka
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,236 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,339 |
Darumaka evolves into Darmanitan (Standard Mode) for 50 Candy.
Ponyta
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,455 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,576 |
Ponyta evolves into Rapidash for 50 Candy.
Galarian Ponyta
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,455 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,576 |
Galarian Ponyta evolves into Galarian Rapidash for 50 Candy.
Fuecoco
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 966 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,046 |
Fuecoco evolves into Crocalor for 25 Candy, then into Skeledirge for 100 Candy.
Research encounters
Blitzle
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 346 | 378 |
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika for 50 Candy.
Darumaka
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 576 | 618 |
Darumaka evolves into Darmanitan (Standard Mode) for 50 Candy.
Shop
- Lunar New Year Timed Research ticket (US$1.99): 200 PokéCoins, 2 Lucky Eggs, 1 Incense, and encounters with Blitzle and Darumaka. Can be gifted to Great Friends or higher. Rewards must be claimed by 21 February at 20:00 local time.
Web Store only
- Lunar New Year Ultra Ticket Box (US$1.99): the Timed Research ticket and 5 Ultra Balls
Also running
Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .