Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event: Everything You Need to Know

The Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year event is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be an exciting celebration. This year, the event is all about dragon-type Pokémon, with a Pokémon debut, increased wild encounters, and more. In this article, we'll dive into the details of the event, including when it starts, what Pokémon you can expect to see, and the special bonuses and rewards that are up for grabs.

When is the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event?

The 2024 Lunar New Year event in Pokémon GO starts on Monday, February 5 at 10 AM local time and runs through Sunday, February 11 at 8 PM local time. Mark your calendars and get ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon!

Pokémon Debuts for the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event

One of the most exciting aspects of the event is the debut of Drampa, the Placid Pokémon. Not only will Drampa make its first appearance in Pokémon GO, but its Shiny form will also be available. This is a rare occurrence, so don't miss out on the chance to add this shiny new Pokémon to your collection.

Featured Pokémon in Wild Encounters for the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event

During the event, the following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild:

• Magikarp
• Dratini
• Shuckle
• Fennekin
• Skrelp
• Noibat

All of these featured Pokémon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO, so get ready to hunt for those elusive shiny forms. Additionally, Jangmo-o will be appearing less frequently, but it cannot be Shiny in Pokémon GO at this time.

Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event Bonuses

Trainers will experience the following bonuses during the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year event:

• Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades
• Increased chance to become Lucky Friends with other trainers
• Extra candy for successful catches when throwing Nice, Great, and Excellent throws
• Increased chance of Candy XL for trainers above Level 31 when they catch Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws

Featured Pokémon in Raids for the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event

During the event, the following Pokémon will be featured in Raids:

One-Star Raids:

• Dratini
• Deino
• Goomy

Three-Star Raids:

• Druddigon
• Turtonator
• Drampa

All Pokémon appearing in Raids during the 2024 Lunar New Year event have Shiny forms in Pokémon GO.

Field Research for the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event

Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to encounter the following Pokémon:

• Dratini
• Trapinch
• Swablu
• Gible
• Darumaka
• Druddigon
• Deino
• Skrelp
• Tyrunt
• Goomy
• Turtonator
• Drampa

All of these Field Research encounter Pokémon have Shiny forms in Pokémon GO.

Paid Research for the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Event

For the price of $2 USD (or local equivalent), players can opt in to event-themed Paid Research for the 2024 Lunar New Year Event. These Timed Research tasks will offer the following rewards:

• Stardust, XP, and two Lucky Eggs
• Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon

Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year Global Challenge

Niantic has issued a Dragons Unleashed Global Challenge as part of the Pokémon GO 2024 Lunar New Year event. Players will work towards the goal of 1,000,000,000 Nice Throws during the event to unlock special bonuses for everyone to enjoy. The specific rewards are under wraps for now, but they will involve Special Featured Attacks and additional Wild Pokémon Encounters and Raids. Get ready to throw those Nice throws and help unlock these bonuses!