Lunar New Year 2026 Event Guide: Shiny Blitzle, Darumaka, Lucky Trades and More
The Lunar New Year event is back in Pokémon GO with its 2026 edition, featuring a host of exciting bonuses, a bunch of fun encounters, and the possibility of more shiny encounters!
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon Lunar New Year 2026 event:
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Increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades -
Increased chance to become Lucky Friends -
PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module -
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Blitzle, Shiny Darumaka, and Shiny Gimmighoul
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:
There is an increased chance to encounter Shiny Blitzle and Darumaka in the wild.
Collection Challenge
Lunar New Year 2026 Collection Challenge
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
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Field Research
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Lunar New Year 2026 Premium Timed Research (1/1)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 2 Pokémon |  Blitzle |
| Catch 2 Pokémon |  Darumaka |
| Catch 4 Pokémon | Blitzle |
| Catch 4 Pokémon | Darumaka |
| Catch 6 Pokémon | Blitzle |
| Catch 6 Pokémon | Darumaka |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | Blitzle |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | Darumaka |
| Catch 12 Pokémon | Blitzle |
| Catch 12 Pokémon | Darumaka |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Blitzle |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Darumaka |
Rewards
200×
Poke Coin
2×
Lucky Egg
1×
Incense
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed, and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Shop
Lunar New Year Ultra Ticket Box
The Lunar New Year Ultra Ticket Box is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and five Ultra Balls.
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