Niantic has announced that the Lunar New Year 2022 event features Litleo and will take place from Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, February 7th, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Lunar New Year 2022

Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, February 7, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Shiny Litleo Leads the Pack

It’s time to celebrate Lunar New Year! Running at the front of the pack during the event is Litleo! If you’re lucky, you just might run into a Shiny Litleo for the first time in Pokémon GO!

Event Bonuses

: Increased chance for Lucky Pokémon in trades
: Increased chance to become Lucky Friends
: Double Stardust from opening Gifts
: 1 extra special trade per day*

*Active from Monday, January 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PST to Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PST (–8 GMT).

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Litleo, if you’re lucky!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


*Regirock caught during this time will know the attack Earthquake
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs obtained during the event.

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Two timed research challenges focused around catching and friendship will be available! Complete the Timed Research to earn:


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/lunar-new-year-event-2022/