From February 5th at 10:00 am to February 11th 8:00pm local time Pokémon GO players are going to experience Lunar New Year-themed event. Alongside bonuses, there is going to be a new Pokemon debut - Drampa.
Pokémon debut
Bonuses
• Increased chances for Pokémon to be lucky during trades
• Increased chances of becoming Lucky friends
• Additional candy for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great and Excellent throws
• Increased chances for trainers at level 31 or higher to get Candy XL with Nice, Great and Excellent throws
Wild encounters
Pokémon such as: Fennekin, Shuckle, Dratini, Magikarp, Skrelp, Noibat and more rare Jangmo-o will appear during this event.
Raids
Dratini, Goomy and Deino will appear at One Star Raids
Druddigon, Turtonator and Drampa will appear at Three star raids
Every Pokémon is available in shiny form.
Global Challenge
If trainers around the world will make 1,000,000,000 Nice throws together, following bonuses will be unlocked:
• Additional Pokémon at one star and three star raids
• Special attacks for evolving chosen Pokémon
• Seven additional wild encounters
Paid time research
For US$2.00 you can buy event-themed time research, some of the rewards are Stardust, XP, two Lucky Eggs and Encounters with event-themed Pokémon.