New Shinys and other changes in 'Gone with the Wind' in Pokémon Go

About the event 'Gone with the Wind' comes with important news to Pokémon GO. Of the 18 to 20 for February, trainers will be able to enjoy the debut of several shiny Pokémon, new challenges, and a significant improvement in Lucky Trades. This event will bring with it multiple bonuses that will facilitate progression in the game.

If you are interested in knowing all the details about the new shinys, rewards and Key dates, keep reading so you don't miss anything from this special event.

Event dates and times

The 'Gone with the Wind' event will take place on the following dates and times:

• Home: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 (local time).
• Ending: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 20:00 p.m. (local time).

Shiny Pokémon debutants

During this event, Shiny versions of three Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO from the Scatterbug family:

• Shiny Scatterbug
• Shiny Spewpa
• Shiny Vivillon

to find a Shiny Scatterbug, players will have to pin postcards from trainers from different parts of the world. With a bit of luck, they will be able to obtain it.

Event Bonus

Players will be able to enjoy various bonuses for the duration of the event:

• Double XP when spinning a PokéStop.
• Quintuple XP when spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
• The limit is extended daily gift opening at 40 (or up to 60 with the special seasonal ticket).
• higher probability to find a Shiny Pidgey.

Changes in Luck Exchanges

One of the most notable new features is the modification in the lucky exchanges:

• The number of guaranteed lucky Pokémon in trades increases from 25 to 35.
• The Pokémon stored since 2019 or before that are traded will become lucky Pokemon in a guaranteed manner until reaching the new limit.
• This change will be permanent bases, extending beyond the event.

Payment Research

The event will offer a payment research accessible for 5 USD or its equivalent in local currency. Players will receive several rewards upon completion:

• 16.500 Stardust
• 3 Rare Candies
• An exclusive pose for the event avatar
• Encounters with themed Pokémon

Featured Pokémon in the wild

During the event, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, with a chance of encountering them in their Shiny versions:

• caterpie
• Pidgey
• Spearow
• Wurmple
• starly

Pokémon marked with an asterisk have a higher chance of appearing in their shiny version.

Field research and challenges

The event will feature field research assignments themed, with rewards such as Pokémon encounters and Rare Candies. Additionally, players will be able to complete a collection challenge focused on evolution, which will grant XP, Stardust and an encounter with scythera.

PokéStop Exhibits

Themed PokéStops will offer exhibitions in which the players You will be able to participate with Pokémon related to the event.

This event offers a great opportunity to Expand your collection of shiny items and take advantage of useful bonuses to level up faster. Thanks to the implementation of the change in Lucky Trades, trainers will be able to benefit from a greater number of guaranteed enhanced Pokémon.