February 2025 brings a flurry of exciting events to Pokémon GO, including Lunar New Year festivities, a Community Day featuring Karrablast & Shelmet, and the appearance of Dynamax Moltres. Here's a comprehensive rundown:
Lunar New Year: January 29 – February 2
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with increased spawn rates for snake-themed Pokémon like Ekans (Shiny available!), Onix (Shiny available!), Snivy (Shiny available!), Darumaka (Shiny available!), Dunsparce (Shiny available!), Gyarados (Shiny available!), and Dratini (Shiny available!). Enjoy boosted Lucky Pokémon trade chances, easier Lucky Friend attainment, and daily Field Research tasks rewarding PokéCoins. 2KM Eggs will hatch Makuhita (Shiny possible!), Nosepass (Shiny possible!), Meditite (Shiny possible!), Duskull (Shiny possible!), and Skorupi (Shiny possible!).
Legendary Flight Dynamax Moltres: February 3 – 9
Dynamax Moltres makes its debut! Available as a Max Monday boss at Power Spots on February 3 (6 PM – 7 PM local time), and continues as a challenge until February 9, though at fewer locations due to concurrent Max Raids featuring Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble (until February 10).
Karrablast & Shelmet Community Day: February 9
A dual Community Day from 2 PM to 5 PM local time offers increased Karrablast and Shelmet encounters, boosted evolution bonuses, and enhanced Shiny odds. Evolving Karrablast or Shelmet by February 16 (10 PM) yields Escavalier with Razor Shell or Accelgor with Energy Ball respectively. A paid Timed Research option is available for added benefits.
Beloved Buddies: February 11 – 15
Details to be announced for this event running from February 11 (10 AM) to February 15 (8 PM) local time.
Raid Day: February 15
A Raid Day event from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. The featured Pokémon will be announced later.
Scattered to the Winds: February 18 – 20
Details to be announced for this event running from February 18 (10 AM) to February 20 (8 PM) local time.
Road to Unova: February 18 – March 1
This event builds anticipation for the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova Global event in March. Highlights include the Shiny Meloetta debut, Gen-5 Legendary Raids, increased Unovan starter spawns, premium Timed Research, and various bonuses.
Stay tuned for updates on the unannounced events! Pokémon GO is available now.
