February 2025: Mark Your Calendars for Pokémon GO Extravaganza

Author : Lily Feb 22,2025

February 2025 brings a flurry of exciting events to Pokémon GO, from Lunar New Year celebrations to a dual Community Day and the debut of Dynamax Moltres. Let's break down the full schedule:

Lunar New Year: January 29 – February 2

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

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Ring in the Year of the Snake with boosted spawns of snake-themed Pokémon like Ekans (Shiny available!), Onix (Shiny available!), Snivy (Shiny available!), Darumaka (Shiny available!), Dunsparce (Shiny available!), Gyarados (Shiny available!), and Dratini (Shiny available!). Enjoy increased Lucky Pokémon trade chances, easier Lucky Friend attainment, and daily Field Research tasks rewarding PokéCoins. 2KM Eggs will hatch Makuhita (Shiny available!), Nosepass (Shiny available!), Meditite (Shiny available!), Duskull (Shiny available!), and Skorupi (Shiny available!).

Legendary Flight Dynamax Moltres: February 3 – 9

Pokemon GO key art for the Legendary Flight featuring Dynamax Moltres

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Dynamax Moltres makes its Pokémon GO debut! Available as a Max Monday boss at all Power Spots on February 3 (6 PM – 7 PM local time), and continues as a raid boss until February 9, though at fewer locations after February 3 due to other Max Raid bosses (Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble) appearing until February 10.

Karrablast & Shelmet Community Day: February 9

Pokemon GO key art for the Karrablast and Shelmet Community Day

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A dual Community Day featuring Karrablast and Shelmet runs from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. Increased spawns, boosted evolution bonuses, and enhanced Shiny odds await! Evolve your Karrablast or Shelmet by February 16 (10 PM local time) to get an Escavalier with Razor Shell or an Accelgor with Energy Ball, respectively. A paid Timed Research option is available for an easier experience.

Beloved Buddies: February 11 – 15

Details to be announced for this event running from February 11 (10 AM local time) to February 15 (8 PM local time).

Raid Day: February 15

A Raid Day event from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. The featured Pokémon will be revealed closer to the date.

Scattered to the Winds: February 18 – 20

Details to be announced for this event running from February 18 (10 AM local time) to February 20 (8 PM local time).

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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This pre-cursor to the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event features the Shiny debut of Meloetta, Gen 5 Legendary Raids, increased Unovan starter Pokémon spawns, premium Timed Research, and more. The event runs from February 18 (10 AM local time) to March 1.

Prepare for a month packed with Pokémon GO excitement!