Lunar New Year 2019

Lunar New Year in 2019 was the second Lunar New Year event in Pokémon GO.

Featured Pokémon
To celebrate the new year, 12 Pokémon that symbolize a zodiac of the Chinese lunar calendar had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

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These Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event: PS Spoink (325) PS Grumpig (326)

Field Research event tasks
There was a Field Research task exclusively for the duration of the event.

Shop special offer
The following offers were available from the shop from the start of the event.

Trivia

 * 2019, the Year of the Pig was celebrated by featuring a shiny Spoink (Pokémon resembling real-life pig).
 * During this event, Pokémon were featured that resemble real-life animals which are portrayed in the Chinese zodiacs. The following Pokémon—and their corresponding zodiac—were featured:
 * Rattata – Rat
 * Miltank – Ox
 * Electabuzz – Tiger
 * Buneary – Rabbit
 * Dratini – Dragon
 * Ekans – Snake
 * Ponyta – Horse
 * Mareep – Goat
 * Mankey – Monkey
 * Torchic – Rooster
 * Poochyena – Dog
 * Spoink – Pig