The event schedule for Pokémon GO in February 2025 is packed with exciting activities, including the Lunar New Year celebration and a Community Day focused on Karrablast & Shelmet. Dynamax Moltres will also make an appearance, ensuring a thrilling month for all Trainers. Here's a detailed look at every event happening this month:
Lunar New Year event: January 29 – February 2
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From now until February 2 at 08:00 PM local time, the Lunar New Year 2025 event invites Pokémon GO players to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style. As we usher in the Year of the Snake, the event boosts the spawn rates of snake-themed Pokémon such as:
- Ekans (Shiny available)
- Onix (Shiny available)
- Snivy (Shiny available)
- Darumaka (Shiny available)
- Dunsparce (Shiny available)
- Gyarados (Shiny available)
- Dratini (Shiny available)
The Lunar New Year also offers enticing event bonuses, including an increased chance of obtaining Lucky Pokémon in trades and becoming Lucky Friends with other Trainers. Participants can also unlock daily Field Research tasks, rewarding them with free PokéCoins.
Additionally, the 2KM Egg pool has been updated for the event, featuring the following hatchable Pokémon:
- Makuhita (Shiny available)
- Nosepass (Shiny available)
- Meditite (Shiny available)
- Duskull (Shiny available)
- Skorupi (Shiny available)
Legendary Flight Dynamax Moltres Event: February 3 – 9
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The Legendary Flight event culminates with the debut of Dynamax Moltres. From 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM on February 3, Dynamax Moltres will appear as a Max Monday boss at all Power Spots. After this initial hour, it will remain available until February 9, though it will be less widespread as other Pokémon like Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble also feature as Max Battle bosses until February 10. Finding Moltres might require some exploration, but Trainers will have ample time to locate this legendary firebird.
Karrablast & Shelmet Community Day: February 9
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On Sunday, February 9, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, Pokémon GO hosts a dual Community Day for Karrablast and Shelmet. This event offers increased encounters, providing ample opportunity to gather Candies. Evolving Karrablast or Shelmet by February 16, 2025, at 10:00 PM will grant you an Escavalier with the Charged Attack Razor Shell or an Accelgor with Energy Ball, respectively. Additionally, the odds of finding Shiny versions are heightened during this event. For an easier grind, you can purchase premium Timed Research for US$2.00 (or the equivalent in your local currency).
Beloved Buddies: February 11 – 15
A mysterious event named Beloved Buddies is set to begin on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will continue until Saturday, February 15 at 08:00 PM local time. Details about this event are yet to be revealed, but we will update this guide as soon as more information becomes available.
Raid Day: February 15
Pokémon GO’s February Raid Day will take place on Saturday, February 15, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. The boss for this Raid Day has not been announced yet, but we will provide updates as soon as the schedule is released.
Scattered to the Winds: February 18 – 20
The event Scattered to the Winds is scheduled from Tuesday, February 18, at 10:00 AM until Thursday, February 20 at 08:00 PM local time. Like Beloved Buddies and the Raid Day, specific details are pending, and we will share them as soon as they're available.
Road to Unova: February 18 – March 1
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The Road to Unova event, leading up to the Pokémon GO Tour Unova: Global event in March, begins on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM and extends until Saturday, March 1. This week-long event introduces Shiny Meloetta to Pokémon GO, along with Raids featuring Gen-5 Legendaries, increased spawn rates for Unovan starter Pokémon, and premium Timed Research & bonuses.
For those looking to expand their Pokédex further during February's events, learn how to evolve Magneton into Magnezone in Pokémon GO. Competitive players should also check out the best Eevee evolution to use in the game.
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