The notification popped up, a cascade of pink hearts flooding your screen. Panic set in: Was your team ready for the Valentine’s Day event? For a seasoned trainer, these limited-time opportunities are more than just fleeting fun; they’re a chance to secure rare Pokémon and valuable resources. Get ready; February is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
The Valentine’s Day 2026 event in Pokemon GO promises a delightful array of Valentine’s Day-themed bonuses to enjoy with fellow trainers.
The event also boasts the appearance of rare Pokemon, ones you might not typically encounter, appearing in the wild and hatching from Eggs. This is your chance to catch them and gather as many resources as possible. In this guide, you’ll find all the details about the Pokemon GO Valentine’s Day 2026 event.
Pokemon GO Valentine’s Day 2026: Mark Your Calendar
Remember those frantic group texts trying to figure out when the last event started? The Valentine’s Day 2026 event in Pokemon GO arrives on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and lasts for 5 days. Here are the exact times so you won’t miss a minute:
- Start Date and Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10 AM local time
- End Date and Time: Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 8 PM local time
Once the Pokemon GO event concludes, participation and reward acquisition will no longer be possible.
Sweet Rewards: Valentine’s Day Event Bonuses
Imagine stumbling upon a treasure chest overflowing with goodies. The Valentine’s Day 2026 event feels a little like that, offering bonuses for Stardust, XP, increased Shiny rates, and more. Here’s a list of all bonuses:
- During the event, there will be a 2× XP bonus for catching Pokemon.
- You can also get 2x Stardust from opening gifts.
- There is an increased chance of encountering Shiny Female and Male Nidoran.
- There is also an increased chance to hatch Shiny Cherubi and Shiny Nidoran from eggs.
Make sure that you use your Lucky Eggs and Starpieces for extra XP and Stardust gains. You can even purchase them from the in-game shop by spending PokeCoins.
On top of that, you can give your Furfrou a fresh trim for the entire duration of the event. You’ll be able to change your Natural Form Furfrou to Heart Trim Furfrou using 25 Furfrou Candy and 10,000 Stardust.
Working Together: The Global Challenge
Ever felt that rush of collective accomplishment? The Global Challenge during the Pokemon GO Valentine’s Day event is your chance to experience that. During the event, players can send gifts to others and bonuses will be given.
- Free Timed Research awarding encounters with Spinda with a heart pattern
- Successfully catching a Pokémon with a Curveball Throw will award 750 XP
- Gifts may include Rare Candy
Exclusive Move: Synchronoise
There’s always that one signature dish a chef is known for. The Valentine’s Day event offers a similar unique opportunity. Players can evolve Kirlia (from Ralts) during the event or up to four hours afterwards to get a Gardevoir or a Gallade (using a Sinnoh Stone ) that knows the following Charged Attack:
- Synchronoise (Psychic-type Charged Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 80 power
- Gyms and raids: 80 power
This is the legacy move of Gardevoir and Gallade and can be obtained only during the event. We recommend that you get at least three of them with the move, given they have a good IV.
Pokémon GO Valentine’s Day Event Spawns
During the Valentine’s Day event, numerous Pokemon will spawn, some with increased Shiny rates. Here’s a breakdown:
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
 Nidoran Male* |
Poison |
 Nidoran Female* |
Poison |
 Furfrou (Natural)* |
Normal |
 Audino* |
Normal |
Valentine’s Day Egg Pokemon
The 7km eggs obtained by opening gifts can hatch any of the following Pokemon:
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
Nidoran Female* |
Poison |
Nidoran Male* |
Poison |
 Cleffa* |
Fairy |
 Igglybuff* |
Normal / Fairy |
 Cherubi* |
Grass |
 Happiny* |
Normal |
Valentine’s Day Research Tasks and Rewards
Players can complete new Field Research tasks during the Valentine’s Day event and encounter various event-themed Pokémon. As of now, the tasks and the rewards haven’t been revealed yet. Once the information is out, we will update this section.
That’s everything about the Valentine’s Day event in Pokemon GO. So, are you ready to share the love (and the loot) with your fellow trainers?