Pokémon GO February 2025: Full Event Schedule Revealed

The event calendar for *Pokémon GO* in February 2025 is packed with exciting activities, from the Lunar New Year festivities to the eagerly anticipated Community Day for Karrablast & Shelmet. A highlight of the month will be the appearance of Dynamax Moltres, offering players a chance to engage with some of the game's most thrilling features. Here’s a detailed look at what's happening this February.

Lunar New Year event: January 29 – February 2

The Lunar New Year 2025 event, celebrating the Chinese New Year, is available from January 29 until February 2 at 08:00 PM local time. This event is a perfect opportunity for Pokémon GO enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the Year of the Snake festivities.

During this event, players can expect an increased spawn rate of snake-themed Pokémon like Ekans, along with other snake-like species. Here's the full list of Pokémon with boosted encounter rates:

• 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)

The event also offers bonuses such as an increased chance of obtaining Lucky Pokémon in trades and becoming Lucky Friends with other Trainers. Players can also unlock daily Field Research tasks to earn free PokéCoins.

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

The Legendary Flight event concludes with the debut of Dynamax Moltres. From 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM on February 3, Dynamax Moltres will appear as a Max Monday boss at all Power Spots. Post this hour, it will remain available until February 9, though not at as many Power Spots, as Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble will also feature as Max Battle bosses until February 10.

Players might need to explore their local areas to find Moltres, but with the extended event window, there's ample time to locate this legendary firebird.

Karrablast & Shelmet Community Day: February 9

On Sunday, February 9, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, Pokémon GO will host a special dual Community Day featuring Karrablast & Shelmet. This event is ideal for players looking to farm Candies for these Pokémon through increased encounters, and it offers evolution bonuses and better odds of encountering Shiny versions.

Evolving Karrablast or Shelmet into Escavalier or Accelgor, respectively, by February 16, 2025, at 10:00 PM, will grant them the Charged Attacks Razor Shell or Energy Ball. Additionally, players can purchase premium Timed Research for US$2.00 (or equivalent) to enhance their event experience.

Beloved Buddies: February 11 – 15

A mysterious event, Beloved Buddies, will run from February 11 at 10:00 AM until February 15 at 08:00 PM local time. While details remain under wraps, we will update this guide as more information becomes available.

Raid Day: February 15

Pokémon GO will host a Raid Day on February 15 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. The featured Raid boss has yet to be announced, but we will update this section with the latest details as soon as they are released.

Scattered to the Winds: February 18 – 20

Another event, Scattered to the Winds, is scheduled from February 18 at 10:00 AM until February 20 at 08:00 PM local time. As with Beloved Buddies, details are forthcoming, and we will keep you informed as they emerge.

Road to Unova: February 18 – March 1

The Road to Unova event, leading up to the Pokémon GO Tour Unova: Global in March, starts on February 18 at 10:00 AM and ends on March 1. This event will feature the debut of Shiny Meloetta, a variety of Raids with Gen-5 Legendaries, increased spawn rates of Unovan starters, and premium Timed Research with additional bonuses.

To maximize your experience during these February events, learn how to evolve Magneton into Magnezone in Pokémon GO, and discover the best Eevee evolution for competitive play.

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