Pokémon GO’s 2023 Lunar New Year takes place from Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, January 23, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon like Bunnelby and Buneary will appear more frequently in the wild, and Trainers can look forward to other event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild, in raids, and hatching from Eggs!
It looks like all Trainers’ luck will also improve during the event—you’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Darumaka, an increased chance to receive Lucky Pokémon in trades, and an increased chance to become Lucky Friends!
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Bonuses
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Darumaka!
Increased chance for Lucky Pokémon in trades.
Increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
2× Stardust from opening Gifts.
One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two per day.*
During the Lunar New Year event, Trainers can choose from several bonuses as a reward for their Timed Research.
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Trainers will be able to access branching Timed Research that grants their wish for bonuses that revolve around either hatching Eggs, the duration of Daily Adventure Incense, or collecting Stardust. The path you choose will determine which bonuses and tasks you have for the event!
No matter which wish you pick, all Trainers who complete the research will receive a Lucky Egg and other items. They will also have the opportunity to encounter the following Pokémon.
Lucky Wishes (1/2)
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokemon
15×PokeBall
Spin 3 Pokestops or Gyms
10×Ultra Ball
Power up Pokemon 5 times
2×Silver Pinap Berry
Rewards
500×Stardust
500×XP
1×Lucky Egg
Lucky Wishes – choose a path
Choose a path: hatching Eggs, using Daily Adventure Incense, or collecting Stardust
The following new avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Darumaka!
Regice
Lopunny (Mega)
15×
PokeBall
10×
Ultra Ball
2×
Silver Pinap Berry
Bunnelby
Magikarp
Combusken
Darumaka (Galarian)
Azumarill
