The "precious path" of this so-called Pokémon Go season is almost at its grand finale. But before that can happen, it is necessary to roll up the game's events that took place in this month, being the final month of the season as well. With that in mind, this month's events themselves can be considered to be just as grand as that grand finale lying in wait, and that's saying just a little to start - with a lot more to follow in the rollup below.
In celebration of Carnival, a grand festival of its own right, Flamigo makes its debut in the aptly titled Carnival of Flamigo from February 3 to 8. It appeared in the wild, Collection Challenges, and rewards from Research, both Field and Timed (the latter also in the free and paid guises with item rewards); it also awarded extra Stardust when caught. Other pink, cutesy, and winged Pokémon - specifically Spritzee, Lotad, and Pikipek - became the complement to the event, also in the same channels, and had boosted Shiny chances. Incense of both kinds were also of double length to enhance the festivities, along with a Catch Mastery event featuring Oricorio on February 7 (for whichever form is in one's region) involving throwing tasks and bonuses for accomplishing them. This Carnival was really "for the birds", in some ways.
After a year's absence, the Valentine's Day event returned from February 10 to 15 in its true form. Along with the return of being able to obtain the Heart Trim for Furfrou, this edition featured lovely couples and pink buddies, as Nidoran of both genders (with their crown-costumed evolved forms in raids) and Gardevoir and Gallade (also in raids along with their special move when caught or evolved into) along with baby species (in 7 km Eggs, of course) and Audino - many with certain Shiny boosts. A Global Challenge focused on sending Gifts also unlocked a Timed Research featuring Spinda with the heart pattern alongside capture (XP) and Gift (Rare Candy) bonuses. XP from catching and Stardust from Gifts were also increased. On the big day - February 14 - there was a Raid Day for Enamorus in its Therian Forme, and this was followed by a Battle Day for Gigantamax Meowth the next day (February 15). The return of the event was lovely as all the basics of its particulars.
Just as grand as love is (was), there was also the occasion of the Lunar New Year, bringing forth its event from February 17 to 21. This year is the year of the Fire Horse, so a special feature was made for Blitzle and Darumaka (with Shiny boosts) - though both Ponyta forms were still present. They and other reddish, fiery, and charming Pokémon were in the wild and Field Research rewards, and were part of a Collection Challenge. Gimmighoul through its means was also Shiny boosted, and some PokéStops could turn gold without the Golden Lure Module. Lucky Pokémon and Lucky Friends were also boosted, and the extra paid Timed Research had charming rewards, all for this charming and festive celebration.
Closing up the month is a grand run-up to the Global edition of Pokémon Go Tour with the Road to Kalos event from February 23 to 27. This event features "daily specials" of Pikachu with Trainer caps from each prior region (some newly appearing, others returning from past Go Tour editions), caught from Incense, raids, and Timed Research; daily Legendary raids with special moves, and new special backgrounds from raids and returning ones for Unova from last year's Go Tour; and daily wild appearances (including first partners) and Field Research tasks. All this is wrapped up with 2 km Eggs containing powerhouse Pokémon and halved hatch distance, Frustration removal by Charged TM, increased daily remote raid limits for the entire event, and a special Go Pass that also serves the Global edition of Pokémon Go Tour with grand rewards and bonuses, free and paid, for the grand finale weekend to come soon.
Even as the "Precious Paths" come to an end, some grand things and celebrations still manage to accompany those paths. Yet that also fits into the grand scheme of what "precious" might mean to many Trainers still playing this game, and those paths along with their conclusions have been laid out for all of them to traverse, enjoy, and truly complete at this season's end.
One year ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 2/25/2025
Two years ago: Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh (feat. Hisui)
Three years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 2/25/2023
Four years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 2/25/2022
Five years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 2/25/2021
Six years ago: Trade Evolutions in Pokémon Go
Seven years ago: Meeting of the Minds
Nine years ago: Dealing with Cosplay Offerings
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