It’s the final month of Pokemon Go’s Precious Paths season, and the mobile game is wrapping it up with a variety of big events over the next few weeks. In addition to new Raid bosses and Spotlight Hours, the game is hosting a Community Day starring both Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix, while the Paldean Pokemon Flamigo is set to make its debut as part of a Carnival of Flamigo event.
That’s not all that’s happening in the mobile game this month. Pokemon Go’s annual Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year celebrations also return, and the game is closing out the season with the global Pokemon Go Tour: Kalos event. You can read more about all of this month’s biggest events below.
February Raid Schedule
A new slate of legendary and Mega Pokemon are coming to Raids in February.
Dialga and Palkia are returning to five-star Raids during the first half of the month, with Solgaleo and Lunala following in the second half. Mega Raids, meanwhile, will see the return of Mega Pidgeot, Mega Sableye, and Mega Absol, while Shadow Regigigas will make an appearance as a Shadow Raid boss.
You can see February’s full Raid schedule below:
Five-Star Raids
February 4-16
- Dialga
- Palkia
February 16-21
- Solgaleo
February 21-March 4
- Lunala
Mega Raids
February 4-16
- Mega Pidgeot
February 16-21
- Mega Sableye
February 21-March 4
- Mega Absol
Shadow Raids
Weekends in February
- Shadow Regigigas
Max Battles
- Dynamax Wailer (February 2-9)
- Dynamax Growlithe (February 9-16)
- Dynamax Machop (February 16-23)
- Dynamax Chansey (February 23-March 2)
February Spotlight Hours
Pokemon Go is hosting more Spotlight Hour events in February.
Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, one species of Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently than usual. On top of that, you’ll earn an extra bonus for participating in the event, such as double candy or XP for catching Pokemon.
You can see February’s full Spotlight Hour schedule below:
February 3
- Featured Pokemon: Whismur
- Bonus: 2x catch candy
February 10
- Featured Pokemon: Munna
- Bonus: 2x catch XP
February 17
- Featured Pokemon: Horsea
- Bonus: 2x transfer candy
February 24
- Featured Pokemon: Totodile
- Bonus: 2x catch Stardust
Vulpix Community Day
Pokemon Go is kicking the month off with a Vulpix Community Day on February 1.
From 2-5 PM local time, Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will both appear in the wild more frequently, and you’ll have increased odds of encountering shiny versions of them. On top of that, the game will offer event-themed Field Research tasks; completing these will net you various rewards, including Stardust, Ultra Balls, and more Vulpix encounters.
Like other Community Days, Vulpix will also be able to learn an event-exclusive attack if you can evolve it within a certain time frame. Any Kantonian Vulpix that you evolve into Ninetales before 9 PM local time will learn Energy Ball, while Alolan Vulpix will learn Chilling Water upon evolving.
Rounding out the event are a variety of bonuses. You’ll earn triple XP and double candy each time you catch Pokemon, and players level 31 and above will be twice as likely to get a Candy XL as well. Any Incense and Lure Modules that you use during the event will also last longer than usual, and trades will cost 50 percent less Stardust for the day.
Bonuses
- 3x XP for catching Pokemon
- 2x candy for catching Pokemon
- 2x chance to receive Candy XL from catching Pokemon (players level 31 and above)
- Incense will last for three hours
- Lure Modules will last for one hour and attract the featured Pokemon
- One additional Special Trade can be made
- Trades will require 50 percent less Stardust
Carnival Of Flamigo
The Paldean Pokemon Flamigo is finally making its Pokemon Go debut during the Carnival of Flamigo event, which runs from February 3-8.
You’ll have a chance to encounter the flying/fighting Pokemon in the wild throughout the event, and each time you catch one, you’ll earn an additional 500 Stardust. Other Pokemon like Lotad, Buneary, and Pikipek will also be appearing more frequently, and there will be event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks to complete.
Beyond that, a few bonuses will be available. Incense and Daily Adventure Incense will both last twice as long as usual when used during the event, and you’ll also have increased odds of encountering shiny versions of Lotad, Spritzee, and Pikipek.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
- Lotad
- Buneary
- Pikipek
- Spritzee
- Flamigo
Bonuses
- 2x Incense duration
- 2x Daily Adventure Incense duration
- 500 additional Stardust for catching Flamigo
- Increased chance to encounter shiny versions of Lotad, Spritzee, and Pikipek
Oricorio Catch Mastery
Get ready to show off your catching skills with an Oricorio Catch Mastery event on February 7.
The dancing Pokemon Oricorio will appear when you complete Field and Timed Research tasks during the event. Not only will you have increased odds of encountering a shiny Oricorio, you’ll also earn extra bonuses if you perform Nice Throws or better.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
- Hoothoot
- Starly
Research Encounters
- Hoothoot
- Starly
- Oricorio
Bonuses
- 2x XP for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better
- Increased candy for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better
- Increased chance to encounter shiny Oricorio
Valentine’s Day 2026
Pokemon Go’s annual Valentine’s Day event returns from February 10-15.
Throughout the event, Pokemon like male and female Nidoran, Furfrou, and Audino will appear in the wild more frequently, while Cleffa, Igglybuff, Cherubi, and others will be more likely to hatch from 7 km eggs. This year, the game is also adding a new trim for Furfrou; for the first time, you’ll be able to change your Furfrou to a Heart Trim.
On top of the featured Pokemon, event-themed Field Research tasks will also be available, as will a global challenge. If players around the globe manage to collectively send enough gifts to friends, the game will unlock three additional bonuses for the remainder of the event.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
- Female Nidoran
- Male Nidoran
- Furfrou
- Audino
7 km Eggs
- Female Nidoran
- Male Nidoran
- Cleffa
- Igglybuff
- Cherubi
- Happiny
Three-Star Raids
- Gardevoir
- Gallade
Bonuses
- 2x XP for catching Pokemon
- 2x Stardust from opening gifts
- Increased odds of encountering shiny male Nidoran and shiny female Nidoran
- Increased odds of hatching shiny versions of male Nidoran, female Nidoran, and Cherubi
Global Challenge Unlock Bonuses
- Free Timed Research awarding encounters with heart pattern Spinda
- Catching a Pokemon with a curveball throw will award 750 XP
- Gifts may include Rare Candy
Enamorus Raid Day
Therian Forme Enamorus is making its Pokemon Go debut during a special Raid Day on February 14.
From 2-5 PM local time, you’ll be able to encounter Therian Forme Enamorus in five-star Raids, making this your first chance to get one in the mobile game. Other Pokemon like Luvdisc and Furfrou will also appear in lower-tier Raids, and you’ll have increased odds of encountering shiny versions of them.
A few bonuses will be active during the event as well. You can get up to five additional Raid Passes for free by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms, and the number of Remote Raids you can participate in is being increased temporarily to 20.
Bonuses
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
- Increased chance to encounter shiny versions of Luvdisc and Furfrou from Raids
- Remote Raid limit will increase to 20 (from February 13-14)
Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day
Another Gigantamax Pokemon is coming to Pokemon Go as part of a Max Battle Day on February 15.
From 2-5 PM local time, Gigantamax Meowth will appear at Power Spots as a six-star Max Battle boss, making this your first chance to catch one in the game. A variety of bonuses will also be available throughout the event. Among other things, the number of Max Particles you can collect will be increased to 1,600, and Power Spots will give out eight times the usual amount of Max Particles.
Bonuses
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8x Max Particles from Power Spots
- Up to four Special Trades for the day
- Daily Remote Raid limit increased to 20
- 2x Max Particles from exploring
- 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles
Lunar New Year
Pokemon Go is celebrating the Lunar New Year from February 17-21.
To commemorate the Year of the Horse, horse Pokemon like Ponyta, Galarian Ponyta, and Blitzle will appear in the wild more frequently, as will Darumaka, Fuecoco, and other monsters. On top of that, a few bonuses will be available. You’ll have increased odds of getting Lucky Pokemon from trades, and PokeStops may turn gold even without a Golden Lure Module.
Bonuses
- Increased chance to get Lucky Pokemon in trades
- Increased chance to become Lucky Friends
- PokeStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module
- Increased chance to encounter shiny versions of Blitzle, Darumaka, and Gimmighoul
Road To Kalos
To help you prepare for the upcoming Pokemon Go Tour, the game is holding a Road to Kalos event from February 23-27.
Each day of the event, Pokemon from a specific region will appear more frequently in the wild and Raids. Not only that, but you’ll also have a chance to get a special background when you successfully defeat and catch a Raid boss.
A few bonuses will also be active throughout the entire event. Eggs you place in Incubators will hatch in half the distance they normally require, and the amount of Remote Raid Passes you can hold will be increased to 30.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
February 23 – Kanto
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Pikachu
- Clefairy
- Meowth
February 24 – Johto
- Chikorita
- Cyndaquil
- Totodile
- Marill
- Hoppip
- Teddiursa
February 25 – Hoenn
- Treecko
- Torchic
- Mudkip
- Poochyena
- Taillow
- Nincada
February 26 – Sinnoh
- Turtwig
- Chimchar
- Piplup
- Bidoof
- Shinx
- Snover
February 27 – Unova
- Snivy
- Tepig
- Oshawott
- Lillipup
- Darumaka
- Gothita
Raids
February 23 – Kanto
- Pikachu wearing Red’s hat (one-star)
- Pikachu wearing Leaf’s hat (one-star)
- Articuno (five-star)
- Zapdos (five-star)
- Moltres (five-star)
February 24 – Johto
- Pikachu wearing Ethan’s hat (one-star)
- Pikachu wearing Lyra’s hat (one-star)
- Shadow Lugia (five-star)
- Shadow Ho-Oh (five-star)
February 25 – Hoenn
- Pikachu wearing Brendan’s hat (one-star)
- Pikachu wearing May’s bow (one-star)
- Primal Kyogre (primal)
- Primal Groudon (primal)
February 26 – Sinnoh
- Pikachu wearing Lucas’s hat (one-star)
- Pikachu wearing Dawn’s hat (one-star)
- Dialga (five-star)
- Palkia (five-star)
February 27 – Black Kyurem
- Pikachu wearing Hilbert’s hat (one-star)
- Pikachu wearing Hilda’s hat (one-star)
- Reshiram (five-star)
- Black Kyurem (five-star)
February 27 – White Kyurem
- Pikachu wearing Nate’s visor (one-star)
- Pikachu wearing Rosa’s visor (one-star)
- Zekrom (five-star)
- White Kyurem (five-star)
2 km Eggs
- Larvitar
- Bagon
- Beldum
- Gible
Bonuses
- 1/2 egg hatch distance when eggs are placed in Incubators
- Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 30 from February 23-27
- No limit on Remote Raids from February 28-March 1
Pokemon Go Tour: Kalos – Global
Closing out the month is the Pokemon Go Tour: Kalos global event, which runs from February 28-March 1.
