Lunar New Year 2026
Time and Date
Lunar New Year will start on Tuesday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m. and end on 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 the following:
and more.
You might even encounter:
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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.
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 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!