On Saturday and Sunday, two events take place in Pokémon GO, in addition to Valentine’s Day 2023. Here we show you an overview of the content you can expect.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? Recently, the Valentine’s Day Event 2023 has started in Pokémon GO. This brings you new Shinys and special encounters with monsters. But this weekend, two more events are kicking off:
- Saturday: Limited Research with Liebiskus
- Sunday: GO Battle Day: Vulpix
In our overview, we show you what content both events will bring. This way, you can easily decide whether participating is worth it.
February 11: Limited Research with Liebiskus
When does it start? The event runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.
What happens there? When you spin Photodiscs at PokéStops, you can receive field research that is activated specifically for the event. As a reward for completing these tasks, you will encounter Liebiskus. With some luck, these encounters may also yield Shiny Liebiskus.
Wild Pokémon: In line with the event of the Limited Research, the Pokémon you encounter more frequently in the wild will change. These will be:
- Flegmon*
- Schlurp*
- Miltank*
- Liliep*
- Barschwa*
- Parfi*
- Imantis
- With luck also Mamolida*
- (Pokémon marked with an * can be encountered as Shiny with luck)
February 12: GO Battle Day with Vulpix (PvP)
When does it start? The event starts at midnight on February 12 and is active until 11:59 PM on February 12.
What bonuses are there?
- For victories in the GO Battle League, you will receive four times the Stardust
- From 00:00 to 23:59 on February 12, you can participate in 20 battle sets (instead of only 5) – This corresponds to 100 battles
- If you evolve Vulpix during the event, then Ninetales will learn the move Ember
- Bonuses from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM:
- Vulpix is guaranteed as a reward encounter
- All victory rewards in premium battles are Pokémon encounters
- Chance of Shiny Vulpix increased
Which leagues are active? During the event, you can participate in the Hyper League and the Love Cup in the Super League edition.
Time-limited research: A time-limited research is available all day long. The rewards include experience points, rare candy, encounters with Vulpix, and a Fast TM.
What’s next?
This is known: In the coming weeks, a lot is still happening in Pokémon GO. Theme events, spotlight hours, raid hours, boss switches, and also the big Hoenn Tour 2023.
In our overview of all events in February 2023 in Pokémon GO, you can see all events at a glance. This way, you can already mark the dates in your calendar and keep those days free.
Will you participate in both weekend events or are you not interested in the content?
