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Complete Pokémon GO Event Schedule, February 2025

by Samuel Mar 29,2025

Get ready to dive into a thrilling month of events in *Pokémon GO* for February 2025! From celebrating the Lunar New Year to chasing after the elusive Dynamax Moltres, there's something for every Trainer. Here's a detailed look at what's in store this month.

Lunar New Year event: January 29 – February 2

Pokemon GO key art of Ekans for the Lunar New Year event

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The Lunar New Year 2025 event in Pokémon GO is the perfect way to kick off the festivities, running until February 2 at 08:00 PM local time. This year, as we celebrate the Year of the Snake, you'll encounter more snake-themed Pokémon, including:

  • Ekans (Shiny can be found)
  • Onix (Shiny can be found)
  • Snivy (Shiny can be found)
  • Darumaka (Shiny can be found)
  • Dunsparce (Shiny can be found)
  • Gyarados (Shiny can be found)
  • Dratini (Shiny can be found)

Along with increased spawn rates, the event brings bonuses like a higher chance of obtaining Lucky Pokémon in trades and becoming Lucky Friends. Plus, you can earn free PokéCoins by completing daily Field Research tasks. The 2KM Egg pool during the event includes:

  • Makuhita (Shiny can be hatched)
  • Nosepass (Shiny can be hatched)
  • Meditite (Shiny can be hatched)
  • Duskull (Shiny can be hatched)
  • Skorupi (Shiny can be hatched)

Legendary Flight Dynamax Moltres Event: February 3 – 9

Pokemon GO key art for the Legendary Flight featuring Dynamax Moltres

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From February 3 to 9, the Legendary Flight event reaches its peak with the debut of Dynamax Moltres. Between 06:00 PM and 07:00 PM on February 3, challenge this fiery bird at all Power Spots as a Max Monday boss. After this initial hour, you can still battle Moltres until February 9, though it will appear at fewer locations as Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble join the Max Battle scene until February 10. Keep exploring your local area to encounter this legendary Pokémon.

Karrablast & Shelmet Community Day: February 9

Pokemon GO key art for the Karrablast and Shelmet Community Day

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Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 9, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, for the dual Community Day featuring Karrablast and Shelmet. This event offers increased encounters, making it easier to farm Candies and find Shiny Pokémon. Evolve Karrablast or Shelmet by February 16, 2025, at 10:00 PM to get an Escavalier with Razor Shell or an Accelgor with Energy Ball, respectively. Don't forget, you can enhance your experience with a US$2.00 (or equivalent) premium Timed Research purchase.

Beloved Buddies: February 11 – 15

Get ready for the mysterious Beloved Buddies event, running from February 11 at 10:00 AM to February 15 at 08:00 PM local time. Details are yet to be revealed, but we'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Raid Day: February 15

Join the Raid Day on February 15 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. The boss for this event is yet to be announced, but we'll provide the latest details as soon as they're released.

Scattered to the Winds: February 18 – 20

From February 18 at 10:00 AM to February 20 at 08:00 PM local time, participate in the Scattered to the Winds event. While specifics are still under wraps, we'll share them as soon as possible.

Road to Unova: February 18 – March 1

Pokemon GO key art for the Road to Unova event taking place in February 2025

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Starting February 18 and running until March 1, the Road to Unova event paves the way for the Pokémon GO Tour Unova: Global. This event features the debut of Shiny Meloetta, Gen-5 Legendary Raids, increased spawns of Unovan starters, and more. Take advantage of premium Timed Research and bonuses to enhance your gameplay.

To make the most of February's events, learn how to evolve Magneton into Magnezone in Pokémon GO. If you're into competitive play, explore the best Eevee evolution for your battles.

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