The Lunar New Year 2026 event in Pokémon GO is scheduled to start on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The event will continue until Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event is concurrent with the start of a new Chinese New Year.
Lunar New Year 2026 Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be available during the event
- 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. These are as follows.
- Ponyta
- Galarian Ponyta
- Fuecoco
- Blitzle
- Darumaka
- and more
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. You can complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon. More details soon.
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. Completing the Timed Research will reward the following.
- 200 PokéCoins
- Two Lucky Eggs
- One Incense
- Encounters with Blitzle and Darumaka
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed, and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge will be available. Completing the catch-focused Collection Challenge will reward you with Stardust and an encounter with an event-themed Pokémon.
