Pokémon Go Lunar New Year 2023 event, ‘Lucky Wishes’ Timed Research guide

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Pokémon Go by completing the “Lucky Wishes” Timed Research and grabbing bunny-themed Pokémon.

By Julia Lee

This article references relevant content from the polygon.com website. Original article link: [https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/2023/1/19/23562276/lunar-new-year-2023-timed-research-lucky-wishes-shiny-darumaka]

Pokémon Go Lunar New Year 2023 event, ‘Lucky Wishes’ Timed Research guide
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To celebrate Lunar New Year, Pokémon Go is running an event filled with red Pokémon and Pokémon with rabbit-like traits from Jan. 19-23.

Throughout the event, players will be able to do two Special Trades per day. The chance to become Lucky Friends and get Lucky Pokémon via trade will also be increased.

In addition, players will also get doubled Stardust from gifts, and Darumaka’s shiny rate will be increased.

Shiny Darumaka and Darmanitan in Pokémon Go. Shiny Darumaka is a lighter pink and Shiny Darmanitan is a darker red. Zen Darmanitan is a darker blue.

There’s also a special set of Timed Research, specific Pokémon spawns, and other event bonuses, which we list out below.

Pokémon Go Lucky Wishes Timed Research

Rewards: 500 Stardust, 500 XP, 1 Lucky Egg

After completing the first step, the Timed Research will branch into different routes, depending on what you want to focus on. The tasks are almost the same and the rewards for the steps are the same, but the final rewards differ.

Rewards: Darumaka encounter, 1 Egg Incubator

Rewards: Darumaka encounter, 10 Golden Razz Berries, 25 Ultra Balls

Rewards: Darumaka encounter, 1 Star Piece

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