The Pokémon GO Valentine’s Day 2026 event is now live from Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM to Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM (local time). This year’s celebration is special because it also connects with Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary events. Trainers can enjoy new raid debuts, exclusive research tasks, shiny boosts, and limited-time bonuses.
Here’s a simple and complete guide to help you make the most of the event.
Major Raid Debuts
This year’s theme focuses on “royal” Pokémon and special forms.
Therian Forme Enamorus makes its Pokémon GO debut in Five-Star Raids on February 14 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. This is a limited three-hour window, so trainers should plan ahead.
Crowned Nidoking and Crowned Nidoqueen appear in Three-Star Raids for the first time. Both can be shiny, making them valuable for collectors.
Gigantamax Meowth debuts in Six-Star Max Battles on February 15 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. This is expected to be one of the biggest raid highlights of the event.
Other raid Pokémon include Chansey, Roselia, Feebas, Pink Shellos, Gardevoir, Gallade, and Lickitung.
7 km Event Eggs
Open Gifts from friends to receive special 7 km Eggs during the event.
Common hatches include Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Cleffa, and Igglybuff.
Rare hatches include Cherubi, Happiny, and Audino. Cherubi has boosted shiny odds during the event, making it one of the most desirable egg hatches.
Field Research and Heart Pattern Spinda
Spinning PokéStops gives event-themed Field Research tasks.
The biggest reward is Spinda Pattern #9 (Heart Pattern). It is only available during the Valentine’s Day event and can also be shiny.
Key tasks include:
-
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row for Heart Pattern Spinda.
-
Earn 3 Hearts with your Buddy for Flower Crown Pikachu or Roselia.
-
Catch 5 Pokémon for Nidoran♀ or Nidoran♂.
-
Catch 10 Pokémon for Luvdisc, Furfrou, or Alomomola.
-
Trade a Pokémon for Vulpix or Alolan Vulpix.
-
Open 5 Gifts for Great Balls or Stardust.
Global Challenge: 100 Million Gifts
The “Share the Love” Global Challenge asks trainers worldwide to send 100 million Gifts.
If completed, the following bonuses unlock:
-
750 XP for every Curveball catch.
-
Rare Candy as a possible reward from opening Gifts.
-
Special Timed Research featuring Heart Pattern Spinda and Pink Flabébé.
Event Bonuses and Special Moves
Several bonuses are active throughout the event:
-
2× Catch XP.
-
2× Stardust for opening Gifts.
-
Boosted shiny odds for Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, and Cherubi.
-
Furfrou can change into Heart Trim for 25 Candy and 10,000 Stardust.
-
Evolving Kirlia into Gardevoir or Gallade gives the Charged Attack Synchronoise.
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Feature
As part of the anniversary celebration, the new “What’s Your Favorite?” AR feature allows trainers to take AR snapshots with any Pokémon in the Pokédex, even ones they have not caught yet.
Taking a snapshot during the event gives a one-time reward of 10,000 Stardust and 5 Rare Candy.
Final Thoughts
The Pokémon GO Valentine’s Day 2026 event blends romance-themed Pokémon with major gameplay rewards. From Therian Forme Enamorus raids to Heart Pattern Spinda hunts and Gigantamax Meowth battles, there is something for every type of trainer.
Whether you enjoy raiding, shiny hunting, or completing your Pokédex, this limited-time event offers strong rewards and rare opportunities before it ends on February 15, 2026.
