Pokémon GO Content Update (February 2024): Raids, Events & Bonuses

We know you're excited about what's in store for the new February content update that landed in Pokémon GO. So here's a look at the novel Raids, events, hours, and more!

Pokemon GO February2024
Here are all the details about the Pokémon GO February 2024 content update. | © Niantic

We're entering another action-packed month in the Timeless Travels season Pokémon GO. In February, you can celebrate the week-long Lunar New Year celebrations that will see the debut of a new Pokémon, Drampa.

On top of this, you can make full use of the refreshed roster of Raids, Elite Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, events, and the novel Pokémon GO Tour.

So, keep your eyes peeled and your phone ready, this month is going to be a fun one. Let's dive into the February 2024 content update in Pokémon GO.

Five-Star Raids

Pokemon GO February2024 Five Star Raid
Enjoy these many Five-Star Raids in Pokémon GO this month. | © Niantic

Various Five-Star Raids are going to be held in Pokémon GO this month. All of these listed below will begin halfway through February. The Five-Star Raids will start and end at 10 AM local time on the respective dates.

Here are February's Five-Star Raids:

  • February 15 – 20: Darkrai
  • February 20 – 21: Cresselia
  • February 21 – 22: Uxie (Asia-Pacific)
  • February 21 – 22: Mesprit (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India)
  • February 21 – 22: Azelf (The Americas and Greenland)
  • February 22 – 23: Heatran
  • February 23 – 26: Origin Forme Giratina
  • February 26 – March 1: Cresselia
  • February 26 – March 1: Heatran

If you are lucky, you may have a chance of obtaining a Shiny version of these Pokémon.

Mega Raids

Pokemon GO February2024 Mega Raids
Mega Raids are longer this month. | © Niantic

Four Mega Raids will be coming your way in February. As usual, these will start and end at 10 AM local time on the respective dates.

Here are February's Mega Raids:

  • January 31 – February 15: Mega Latias
  • January 31 – February 15: Mega Latios
  • February 15 – 22: Mega Absol
  • February 15 – 22: Mega Garchomp

You have a chance of encountering a Shiny version of these Mega Raid Pokémon.

Raid Hours

Pokemon GO February2024 Raid Hours
Prepare yourself for lots and lots of Raid Hours. | © Niantic

Six Raid Hours are taking place this month, with all of them occurring between 6 7 PM local time.

Here are February's Raid Hours:

  • January 31: Mega Latias
  • February 7: Mega Latios
  • February 19: Darkrai that knows Sludge Bomb
  • February 20: Cresselia that knows Grass Knot
  • February 21: Uxie
  • February 21: Mesprit (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India)
  • February 21: Azelf (The Americas and Greenland)
  • February 22: Heatran that knows Magma Storm
  • February 23: Origin Forme Giratina that knows Shadow Force
  • February 28: Cresselia
  • February 28: Heatran

With these Raid Hours, you also have a chance of encountering a Shiny one if you are lucky.

Elite Raid Hours

Pokemon GO February2024 Elite Raid Hours
Keep an eye out on the clock if you want to catch Enamorus. | © Niantic

Enamorus (Incarnate Form) will be making its debut in Elite Raids on February 14. They will only be available during select times of the day, so make sure you pay attention to the clock.

Here are February's Elite Raid Hours:

  • 12 PM – 1 PM
  • 1 PM – 2 PM
  • 5 PM – 6 PM
  • 6 PM – 7 PM

Tour Sinnoh Global

Pokemon GO Tour Sinnoh Global
Take part in the new Pokémon GO tour! | © Niantic

Four Raid Bosses will appear in Five-Star Raids during the Sinnoh Global Tour that will be held between February 24 and February 25.

Here are the Pokémon that will be available:

  • Dialga
  • Origin Forme Dialga
  • Palkia
  • Origin Forme Palkia

Spotlight Hours

Pokemon GO February2024 Spotlight Hours
Earn special bonuses from the three Spotlight Hours this month. | © Niantic

Only three Spotlight Hours will be held this month. They will be held between 6 – 7 PM local time on the respective days.

Here are February's Spotlight Hours:

  • February 6: Dratini (2x Catch XP)
  • February 13: Munna (2x Catch Candy)
  • February 27: Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew (2x Transfer Candy and % Transfer Rare Candy XL)

On top of this, you can also get theEggs-pedition Access February ticketby visiting the in-game shop. If you purchase it, you will earn exclusive bonuses, access to Timed Research tasks, and new avatar items.

Events

Pokemon GO February2024 Events
February is packed with new events. | © Niantic

This month, several events are lined up to keep you engaged in Pokémon GO so you'll never have a stale moment.

Here are all of February's events:

  • February 4 (2 PM - 5 PM): February Community Day
  • February 5 – 11: Lunar New Year Dragons Unleashed
  • February 10 (12 AM – 11:59 PM): GO Battle Day
  • February 11 (2 PM – 5 PM): Raid Day Hisuian Decidueye
  • February 13 – 15: Carnival of Love
  • February 16 – 18: Pokémon GO Tour Sinnoh Los Angeles (Live Event)
  • February 19 – 23: Road to Sinnoh
  • February 24 – 25: Pokémon GO Tour Sinnoh Global

With all of this said, you can now get out there and go catching!

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