Lunar New Year
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- This event has not started yet. The event has now finished.
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 evolui para Zebstrika por 50 doces.
Darumaka
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,236 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,339 |
Darumaka evolui para Darmanitan (Modo Padrão) por 50 doces.
Ponyta
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,455 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,576 |
Ponyta evolui para Rapidash por 50 doces.
Ponyta de Galar
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 1,455 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,576 |
Ponyta de Galar evolui para Rapidash de Galar por 50 doces.
Fuecoco
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Wild (up to level 30) | 966 |
| Weather boosted (up to level 35) | 1,046 |
Fuecoco evolui para Crocalor por 25 doces, depois para Skeledirge por 100 doces.
Research encounters
Blitzle
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 346 | 378 |
Blitzle evolui para Zebstrika por 50 doces.
Darumaka
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 576 | 618 |
Darumaka evolui para Darmanitan (Modo Padrão) por 50 doces.
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 .