Like last year (see below), there are still three more days in the month, but I can only make this month's event rollup for Pokémon Go today as the last effective day. The reasons are mostly the same as last year, though slightly different. It's as if there are links between the old and the new... which may be said to describe this month's events as well, and that seems to be a neat thing to be explained in this rollup.
Speaking of old and new, there's a link to be made to last month in the form of an addendum to the Power Plant event. As part of that, Hisuian Voltorb began appearing on January 30, first in massive numbers and tapering off; it also comes with a Special Research marking its (surprise) entry. This also marks the first entry of a Pokémon species from Pokémon Legends: Arceus into Pokémon Go, and that is a new old thing all its own. The new (old) form of Voltorb continued to appear intermittently throughout this new month as well.
The next old new thing is the major Eastern transition from one time to another, known as the Lunar New Year. In the first week of the month, the highlight was on Litleo as it received its Shiny form. It, along with other characteristically red or lucky Pokémon, appeared in the wild, raids, Field Research tasks, and 7 km Eggs; Timed Research was also available with the ultimate rewards being Litleo and Espurr. This was also complemented by bonuses of double Stardust in Gifts, increased chances for Lucky Pokémon and Lucky Friends, and extra Special Trades. The event and celebration helped to herald the transition and to make things festive.
Valentine's Day is an old tradition of sorts, but it is one that is renewed each year, and that continued to apply with this year's edition of the associated event in Pokémon Go, from February 10 to February 14. This time, a flowery Pokémon makes its debut, being Flabébé and its species family; Furfrou in its Heart Trim form also became available. Both (as regionals and rarities for each of the forms of Flabébé, and the Natural Form for Furfrou) in addition to other pink and cute Pokémon became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research tasks. Along with bonuses of double-length Lure Modules, more items from Buddy Pokémon, and double capture Candy, a Global Challenge rewarded a triple transfer Candy bonus, the first and last of which also applied to Community Day as noted earlier. Two Collection Challenge sets, Synchronoise for Gardevoir and Gallade, and new fashion items and stickers plus an item bundle complemented and revitalized the traditional event this year.
Poké Balls are a must for any Trainer, event or no event, and in order to get Trainers prepared for Pokémon Go Tour, the Poké Ball Prep Rally was instituted from February 18 to today. This event featured Pokémon that are spherical or reminiscent of Poké Balls, which appeared in the wild; Hisuian Voltorb also became able to evolve to Hisuian Electrode after having debuted without the evolved form. Since the focus was on collecting items, Field Research tasks and a Timed Research set rewarded Poké Balls in good amounts, and substantially more could be gotten from Buddy Pokémon as they brought them more often. Trainers can also get in on the action with a fashion item inspired by the Ball Guy of Galar. By the conclusion of this event, Trainers should have enough Poké Balls for old and new Pokémon alike.
Unlike last year, Pokémon Go Tour is tomorrow rather than having passed, but like last year and the similar Go Fest event, Trainers who don't pay for a ticket can still enjoy a limited set of side bonuses for the event, essentially constituting the "remnants" of the event. Still, it is not quite the end of the month, and more may be expected in three days, which could force another old-and-new situation in next month's rollup with another addendum - but that will have to be seen if it does happen.
It's been a rather old-and-new journey this month in the events of Pokémon Go, and I've chosen to wrap them up today in an old-and-new manner as well. I'm sure there is always a reason for the old and the new, and I'm totally fine with that - perhaps other Trainers should as well. Anyway, in three days, the month will turn over, and events in Pokémon Go old and new will continue to tell their tales as they make way to my rollups.
Two years ago: Trade Evolutions in Pokémon Go
Three years ago: Meeting of the Minds
Five years ago: Dealing with Cosplay Offerings
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