Pokémon Go Valentine’s Day event kicks off, increased candy and more cute Pokémon

Niantic have announced a new event for Pokémon Go and of course it’s based around Valentine’s Day. Starting at 6am AEDT on February 9th you’ll now receive double the amount of candy every time you hatch and transfer Pokémon. Your buddy Pokémon will also find candy twice as during the event.

There will also be an increased chance in finding ‘adorable’ Pokemon. This includes the likes of Chansey, Clefable and many others. Cleffa, Iggybuff and Smoochum will also be more likely to hatch from Eggs. Lure modules will also now last a huge six hours.

The event will end on Febraury 16th at 6am AEDT.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a sweeter time to double the amount of Candy you’ll earn every time you catch, hatch, and transfer Pokémon. Your Buddy Pokémon is also getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit and will find Candy twice as fast!

Throughout the celebration, you’ll notice that Chansey, Clefable, and many other adorable pink Pokémon will be encountered more frequently in the wild. Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Smoochum will also be more likely to hatch from Eggs. And to help you paint your town pink this Valentine’s Day, Lure Modules will last for six hours for the entire duration of the event.

This limited-time celebration will only be available from 11:00 A.M. PST on February 8, 2017, to 11:00 A.M. PST on February 15, 2017, so grab your valentine, get out, and explore the world around you!

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