Lunar New Year 2019

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

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

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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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