Intro
March 2021 Research Breakthrough
| Research Start | Research End |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST | March 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST |
Espurr is.... definitely a thing. It's basically useless in all current game-modes for Pokemon Go, so scoring a high-IV or otherwise ideal-IV individual isn't a huge deal for the most part. Still, at least Shiny Espurr will be available.
Five Star and Mega Raid Bosses
Raids Start: February 9, 2022
Raids End: February 16, 2022
All Regirock caught during this window will know the move Earthquake, which it can't normally earn.
Raids Start: February 16, 2022
Raids End: February 19, 2022
Shiny Deoxys - Normal Form will be available
Raids Start: February 19, 2022
Raids End: February 22, 2022
Shiny Deoxys - Attack Form will be available
Raids Start: February 22, 2022
Raids End: February 25, 2022
Shiny Deoxys - Defense Form will be available
Raids Start: February 25, 2022
Raids End: March 1, 2022
Shiny Deoxys - Speed Form will be available
Mega Raids
Raids Start: February 1, 2022
Raids End: February 15, 2022
Raids Start: Febauary 15, 2022
Raids End: March 1, 2022
Spotlight Hours
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Evolution XP |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Stardust |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch XP |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 22, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Candy |
February Events
While it's likely that this is not a complete list, Niantic has given us information on at least a few upcoming events:
| Event | Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar New Year | February 1, 2022 | February 7, 2022 |
| Valentine's Day | February 10, 2022 | February 14, 2022 |
| Go Tour: Johto Leadup Event | February 18, 2022 | February 25, 2022 |
Other Updates
Free Raid Passes
This one is actually fairly important: from February 16 to March 1, players will be able to spin Gyms to get up to 2 free passes per day. This could be especially useful given the limited availability yet high performance of Deoxys: Defense, and/or the soloability of Deoxys: Attack given strong counters.
