Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure in the world of Pokémon GO! The Season of Precious Paths' Valentine's Day event is back with a bang in 2026, and it's time to catch 'em all with a romantic twist. But here's where it gets exciting... Trainers, prepare to unlock some adorable Pokémon styles and encounter rare heart-shaped creatures!
Event Dates:
The event kicks off on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time and concludes on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time. Mark your calendars and get ready for some Pokémon-catching action!
Featured Pokémon:
This year's Valentine's Day event brings a delightful selection of Pokémon with heart-themed appearances. Trainers will have the opportunity to style Furfrou with its charming Heart Trim, and Spinda will sport a heart pattern, but there's a catch! To unlock Spinda's heart pattern, Trainers must unite and complete a Global Challenge, adding a layer of community engagement to the event.
Pokémon Lineup:
During the event, the following Pokémon will be featured: Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Crown Nidoqueen, Crown Nidoking, Spinda, Gardevoir, Gallade, Furfrou, and Cherubi. Get ready to catch some love-themed Pokémon and expand your collection!
Shiny Pokémon Galore:
The event boosts the Shiny rates for Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, and Cherubi, increasing your chances of encountering their rare Shiny forms. Additionally, Crown Nidoqueen and Crown Nidoking will make a comeback, exclusively available in Three-Star Raids. And that's not all—Gardevoir and Gallade will showcase a special Charged Attack during the event, adding a powerful element to your battles.
Heart-Themed Styling:
Spinda's heart pattern encounter is tied to the Global Challenge, while Furfrou's Heart Trim styling can be unlocked for the entire event duration. And here's a fun twist: Going forward, Crown Nidoqueen and Crown Nidoking will be referred to as 'Costumed,' adding a touch of mystery to their appearances.
Event Bonuses:
The event offers a range of exciting bonuses to enhance your gameplay:
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Stardust from opening Gifts
- Increased chance to encounter and hatch Shiny Nidoran♀ and Shiny Nidoran♂
- If the Global Challenge is completed, you'll unlock free Timed Research, bonus XP for Curveball Throws, and the chance to find Rare Candy in Gifts.
Therian Forme Enamorus Raid Day:
On Saturday, February 14th, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, the Therian Forme Enamorus Raid Day takes center stage. Trainers can earn up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, and the chance to encounter Shiny Luvdisc and Shiny Furfrou from Raids increases. Plus, you can give your Furfrou the Heart Trim during this special event!
Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day:
On Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, the Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day offers a range of bonuses, including increased Max Particle collection, more frequent Power Spot refreshes, and the chance for up to four Special Trades. The daily Remote Raid limit will also increase during this period.
Season of Precious Paths Bonuses:
Throughout the Season of Precious Paths, Trainers can enjoy additional bonuses, including one extra Special Trade per day, increased Stardust for the first catch, and boosted friendship bonus damage in Raids.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe Bonuses:
Reaching specific ranks in the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe unlocks even more bonuses until Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time. These bonuses include increased Gift capacity, extended Adventure Incense duration, and free Raid Passes.
Event Boxes and Bundles:
Keep an eye out for special event boxes and bundles, which will be listed here once the event begins. Daily bundles are also available through the Pokémon GO Web Store, offering additional perks.
Global Challenge:
The event introduces a Global Challenge, encouraging Trainers to send 100,000,000 Gifts to friends. If successful, additional bonuses will be activated, including free Timed Research, bonus XP for Curveball Throws, and the chance to find Rare Candy in Gifts.
Wild Encounters:
Get ready to encounter these Pokémon more frequently in the wild: Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Jigglypuff, Plusle, Minun, Feebas, Luvdisc, Munna, Furfrou, Spritzee, Swirlix, and Fomantis. With a bit of luck, you might even stumble upon rare Shiny versions of these Pokémon!
Egg Hatching:
7 km Eggs obtained during the event will hatch Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Cherubi, and Happiny. Keep an eye out for Shiny versions of these Pokémon, as the event increases your chances of hatching them.
Raids:
Standard and Shadow Raids will keep Trainers busy throughout the event. One-Star Raids will feature Poliwag, Spoink, Sewaddle, and Sobble, while Three-Star Raids will include Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Gardevoir, and Gallade. Five-Star Raids will showcase Dialga and Palkia, and Mega Raids will feature Mega Pidgeot.
Shadow Raids:
Shadow Raids will offer Trainers the chance to encounter Shadow Dratini, Shadow Gligar, Shadow Cacnea, Shadow Joltik, Shadow Alolan Marowak, Shadow Lapras, and Shadow Stantler. Five-Star Shadow Raids will feature Shadow Regigigas, adding an extra challenge.
Max Battles:
Max Battles will be a highlight of the event, with various Pokémon appearing in One-Star, Two-Star, and Three-Star Max Battles. These battles require Max Particles, so plan your resources accordingly.
Featured Attack for Gardevoir and Gallade:
During the event, Gardevoir and Gallade caught from Three-Star Raids or evolved from Kirlia will know the powerful Synchronoise Charged Attack. This move can also be taught to them with the help of an Elite Charged TM, adding versatility to your team.
Heart Trim Furfrou Styling:
Trainers can give their Natural Form Furfrou the Heart Trim styling during the Valentine's Day event. This stylish change requires 25 Furfrou Candy and 10,000 Stardust, so plan your resources accordingly.
Timed Research:
Completing the Global Challenge will unlock a free Timed Research quest, offering a range of tasks and rewards. Stay tuned for the complete list of tasks and rewards once the Timed Research is available.
Field Research Tasks:
Event-exclusive Field Research Tasks will reward Trainers with encounters of Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plulse, Minun, and Tandemaus. These tasks can be acquired by spinning PokéStops during the event, so keep an eye out for these special challenges.
PokéStop Showcase:
PokéStop Showcases will be active during the event, focusing on submitting the biggest Pokémon. The theme will change throughout the event, so stay tuned for updates.
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What are your thoughts on this year's Valentine's Day event in Pokémon GO? Are you excited about the featured Pokémon and bonuses? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to share your best catches during the event!
