The new year has begun, and Pokémon Go is celebrating with its second big event of 2023. This event marks the Lunar New Year.
What to Expect
From Jan. 19 to 23, players will find more of certain Pokémon. They’ll also enjoy event bonuses and the chance to find Shiny Pokémon. Look out for Shiny Darumaka; it’s more common during this event.
This time, there aren’t any new Pokémon. Instead, Pokémon like Darumaka, Buneary, Fennekin, Bunnelby, and Flareon will show up more often. Some of these match the Year of the Rabbit theme. Big names in raids include Blaziken, Diggersby, Regice, and Mega Lopunny.
Timed Research and Rewards
Players can tackle new Timed Research for different rewards. The rewards depend on your choices. You’ll get extra items and special encounters.
The “Lucky Wishes” Timed Research tasks include:
– Catch five Pokémon for 15 Poké Balls
– Spin three PokéStops or Gyms for 10 Great Balls
– Power up Pokémon five times for two Silver Pinap Berries
Choose wisely since each path offers unique benefits:
– Hatching Eggs path cuts the Egg Hatch distance in half.
– Using Daily Adventure Incense adds 15 minutes to its usage time.
– Collecting Stardust doubles Stardust for catching Pokémon.
More Challenges, More Rewards
The challenges vary slightly depending on your chosen path. Still, you’ll aim to catch Pokémon, hatch eggs, and send gifts to friends. You can earn encounters with Pokémon like Bunnelby, Magikarp, Combusken, Galarian Darumaka, and Azumarill. Each path offers specific rewards like Lucky Eggs, Incubators, Golden Razz Berries, Ultra Balls, or Star Pieces.
Event-Exclusive Field Research
The event also features unique Field Research tasks. Completing these can lead to encounters with various Pokémon, including Charmander, Cyndaquil, Torchic, Chimchar, Tepig, Fennekin, Litten, Darumaka, Galarian Darumaka, Paras, Combee, Buneary, and Bunnelby.
To sum up, the Lunar New Year event in Pokémon Go is packed with activities, rewards, and lots of Pokémon to catch. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to add some Shiny Pokémon to your collection. Happy hunting!