In Pokémon GO the Lunar New Year event 2023 is currently running. Especially during these days, one should not ignore trading – just like gifts.
What’s going on in Pokémon GO? The Lunar New Year event in Pokémon GO started on Thursday, January 19, 2023, but will also end on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM.
So there aren’t many days left to take advantage of the event spawns and, for example, catch 11 interesting Pokémon for the Lunar New Year.
Above all, one should keep an eye on the interaction bonuses of the event. Because especially players who tend to ignore their gifts and trade opportunities in Pokémon GO could otherwise miss out.
Better chance of lucky Pokémon if you interact with other players
What are these bonuses? Usually, there are obvious bonuses for events, such as more catch XP or more stardust for each Pokémon caught. For the Lunar New Year event, however, good bonuses are hidden behind interacting with other trainers – which can easily be overlooked during a short Pokémon GO walk.
Currently, there is an increased chance of becoming lucky friends. But to even have the opportunity, you must interact with other trainers – for example, by opening and sending gifts.
At the same time, there is double stardust for opening gifts. So take advantage of these days to open and send a few packages. Tip: With a trick, you can open gifts faster.
Additionally, there is a focus on trading, which is currently worthwhile. In general, you can currently make an additional special trade per day – so two daily.
There is also an increased chance of receiving lucky Pokémon through trading, even if you are not lucky friends. This advantage should also be utilized.
Current numbers on how high the rate is are not available at the moment. Last year during the Lunar New Year, trainers reported a rate of about 10%. Furthermore, it is known that the chances of a lucky trade increase, the older the Pokémon are.
What’s the deal with “luck”? So-called “lucky Pokémon” have the property of only needing half the stardust to level up. They also have IV values of at least 80%. They are quite good Pokémon. You only get them through “lucky trades” with other trainers, which usually happen randomly.
“Lucky friends,” on the other hand, is a status that can be achieved with other trainers through interactions such as sending gifts. Once you achieve this status, you get a guaranteed lucky trade. You can then use it to choose a Pokémon that will become a lucky Pokémon after the trade.
Finally, just before the event, two trainers just completed a very rare, double lucky trade.
