Get ready for an action-packed February in Pokémon GO! The month is jam-packed with exciting events, raids, and special features that will keep trainers on their toes. From the return of fan-favorite Pokémon to the debut of new and shiny creatures, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The Pokémon GO February 2026 Events Schedule:
This month, we're focusing on Solgaleo, Lunala, and Growlithe, but there's a whole roster of Pokémon ready to make an appearance. Here's a breakdown of the major events happening in February, along with details on Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs.
Event Calendar:
- Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Community Day: February 1st, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Triple Catch XP, increased spawns, and a chance to encounter shiny Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix.
- Carnival of Flamigo: February 3rd to 8th. Get ready for the debut of Flamigo and boosted shiny odds for Pikipek, Lotad, and Spritzee.
- Catch Mastery: Oricorio: February 7th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Increased chances of encountering shiny Oricorio and double XP for nice throws.
- Valentine's Day 2026: February 10th to 15th. Hatch shiny Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, and Cherubi, and earn double XP and stardust.
- Raid Day: February 14th. A day dedicated to raiding and battling with friends.
- Max Battle Day: February 15th. Test your skills in Max Battles and earn exclusive rewards.
- Lunar New Year: February 17th to 21st. Celebrate with special events and Pokémon.
- Pokémon GO Tour Kalos: Tainan and Los Angeles: February 20th to 22nd. Exclusive gameplay, spawns, and raids in Tainan, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, USA.
- Road to Kalos: February 23rd to 27th. A celebration of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova regions with legendary Pokémon and costume Pikachus.
- Pokémon GO Tour Kalos: Global: February 28th to March 1st. Join trainers worldwide for exclusive gameplay and the debut of shiny Diancie, Klefki, Hawlucha, and Honedge.
Tier 5 Raids:
Raid Bosses change at 10:00 a.m. on these dates:
- January 25th to February 4th: Incarnate Tornadus
- February 4th to 16th: Dialga and Palkia
- February 16th to 21st: Solgaleo
- February 21st to March 4th: Lunala
Shadow Raids:
Shadow Regigigas will appear in Shadow Raids on weekends from February 1st to March 4th!
Mega Raids:
Here's the full February lineup for Mega Raids:
- January 25th to February 4th: Mega Ampharos
- February 4th to 16th: Mega Pidgeot
- February 16th to 21st: Mega Sableye
- February 21st to March 4th: Mega Absol
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours:
Every Tuesday in February, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, enjoy Spotlight Hours featuring:
- February 3rd: Whismur with 2x Catch Candy
- February 10th: Munna with 2x Catch XP
- February 17th: Horsea with 2x Transfer Candy
- February 24th: Totodile with 2x Catch Stardust
February Raid Hours:
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Five-Star Raids will feature:
- February 4th: Dialga and Palkia
- February 11th: Dialga and Palkia
- February 18th: Solgaleo
- February 23rd: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
- February 24th: Shadow Lugia and Shadow Ho-Oh
- February 25th: Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon
- February 26th: Origin Dialga and Origin Palkia
- February 27th: Reshiram, Black Kyurem, Zekrom, and White Kyurem
February 2026 Max Battles:
Dynamax Pokémon will appear in Max Battles throughout Precious Paths, and they'll also take over Power Spots on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time:
- February 2nd to 9th: Wailmer Dynamax
- February 9th to 16th: Growlithe Dynamax
- February 16th to 23rd: Machop Dynamax
- February 23rd to March 2nd: Chansey Dynamax
Event Previews:
- Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Community Day: Evolve Vulpix or Alolan Vulpix during the event to obtain exclusive Charged Attacks.
- Carnival of Flamigo: Enjoy the debut of Flamigo and boosted shiny odds.
- Catch Mastery: Oricorio: Increase your chances of encountering shiny Oricorio and earn double XP.
- Valentine's Day 2026: Hatch shiny Pokémon and earn double rewards.
- Pokémon GO Tour Kalos: Join the global celebration and unlock exclusive gameplay features.
- Road to Kalos: Celebrate the regions with legendary Pokémon and unique spawns.
Research Breakthrough:
Complete Field Research to encounter these Pokémon as Research Breakthrough Rewards from December 2, 2025, to March 3, 2026:
- [List of Pokémon]
Precious Paths Egg Hatches:
This season, hatch these Pokémon from Eggs:
- [List of Pokémon and Egg distances]
Adventure Sync Rewards:
Hatch these Pokémon from Adventure Sync Eggs:
- [List of Pokémon and Egg distances]
Routes Rewards:
Earn these Pokémon from Mateo Gift Exchange:
- [List of Pokémon and Egg distances]
Precious Paths:
February is the final month of the Season of Precious Paths, running from December 2, 2025, to March 3, 2026. Get out there and explore, trainers!
