Pokémon GO Lunar New Year Event Dragons Unleashed Explained

We're taking a look at everything Dragons Unleashed has to offer - schedule, new pokemond debut, raids and more. Here's everything you need to know.

The Pokémon GO Lunar New Year Event Dragons Unleashed Explained
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Get ready for an exhilarating celebration as Pokémon Go brings back the Lunar New Year Event with the electrifying 'Dragons Unleashed' theme! From Monday, February 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, trainers around the globe are in for a week-long adventure. We'll celebrate with fun raids and a new pokemon - Drampa!

New Pokémon Arrival: Drampa!

Drampa Pokemon Debut
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Embrace the arrival of Drampa, the Placid Pokémon, making its Pokémon GO debut during this festive period. Catch this cute dragon and add it to your collection!

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Lunar New Year Event Bonuses 

  • Lucky Pokémon Boost: Engage in trades with an increased chance for Lucky Pokémon!
  • Lucky Friends: Elevate your camaraderie with fellow trainers by enjoying an increased chance to become Lucky Friends.
  • Candy Galore: Boost your candy stash by successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
  • Candy XL Extravaganza: Trainers at level 31 and above, rejoice! There's an increased chance to receive Candy XL for those skillful throws.

Wild Encounters During the Lunar New Year Event:

Wild Encounters
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Pokemon GO players will have higher chances to encounter the following pokemons in the wild during the Lunar New Year Event:

  • Magikarp
  • Dratini
  • Shuckle
  • Fennekin
  • Skrelp
  • Noibat
  • Jangmo-o

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Lunar New Year Raids:

Raids
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One star Raids:

  • Dratini
  • Deino
  • Goomy

Three Star Raids:

  • Druddigon
  • Turtonator
  • Drampa

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Global Challenge: Unleash the Dragons!

Join forces with trainers worldwide for a Global Challenge! Your mission: collectively throw 1,000,000,000 Nice Throws to unlock fantastic bonuses for all trainers throughout the event. And as a reward, festive fireworks will illuminate the skies in celebration!

How Long will the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year Event Last?

The event will last from Monday, February 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Embark on this thrilling adventure, catch rare Pokémon, and contribute to the Global Challenge. The Lunar New Year's 'Dragons Unleashed' event promises excitement, camaraderie, and lots of surprises.

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