Pokemon GO has a very heavy and full schedule ahead going into February. Not only is the month packed with Spotlight Hours, Max Mondays, and Raids, but also, some of the Pokemon we normally only see around Valentine's Day season are making their return.

The upcoming month is going to be a good one when it comes to collecting adorable Pokemon as well as restocking some reward items. This guide will be going over all the upcoming February events in Pokemon GO.

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All Events For February in Pokemon GO

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Every month, players of Pokemon GO can expect a weekly event on Monday called Max Mondays, as well as Spotlight Hour on Tuesday, allowing them a better chance of catching a Shiny Pokemon. On top of that, there are Raid events and also community days that take place throughout the month on top of the Timed Research events. This guide will be breaking down all the upcoming February 2025 events and what to expect throughout the month in Pokemon GO.

Upcoming Pokemon GO Events For February 2025

  • Lunar New Year takes place from January 29 to Feb 2, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
  • Legendary Flight takes place on February 3, from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
  • Small Yet Strong takes place from February 5 to February 8, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
  • Karrablast and Shelmet Community Day takes place on February 9, 2:00 pm - 5 pm.
  • Beloved Buddies takes place from February 11 to February 15, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
  • Hoopa Unbound Raid Day takes place on February 15, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
  • Scattered to the Winds takes place from February 18 to February 20, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
  • Road to Unova takes place from February 24 to March 1, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm.
  • Pokemon GO Tour Unova: Globa l takes place on March 1 and March 2, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on both days.

Tier 5 Raids

  • Dialga - January 24 to February 6
  • Enamorus (Incarnate) - February 6 to February 17
  • Yveltal - February 17 to February 24
  • Xerneas - February 17 to February 24

Mega Raids

Shadow Raids

During weekends in February, Regirock (Shadow) will take place. Players should prepare to take this Pokemon on, as it also comes in a Shiny Variant.

Max Battles

This month there are many more Max battle Pokemon spawning, as many more Pokemon are being introduced as part of Dynamax. Some of the Pokemon that can be fought and caught are:

  • Pidove
  • Darumaka
  • Krabby
  • Cryogonal
  • Beldum
  • Skwovet
  • Zapdos
  • Moltres
  • Gastly
  • Falinks
  • Squirtle
  • Grookey
  • Scorbunny
  • Sobble

Max Monday Schedule

  • Moltres - February 3
  • Skwovet - February 10
  • Pidove - February 17
  • Darymaka - February 24
  • Beldum - March 3

Spotlight Hour Schedule

  • Carvanha - February 4
  • Luvidsc - February 11
  • Inkay - February 18
  • Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott - February 25

Research Breakthrough

These Pokemon below will appear as rewards throughout Research Breakthrough.

  • Raichu (Alola)
  • Avalugg (Hisuian)
  • Pancham
  • Jangmo-o
  • Furfrou

All of these Pokemon are available in Shiny variants.

That is everything to know about the upcoming events and their schedule for Pokemon GO during February 2025.

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