New Year 2026 Recap: 10 More Guaranteed Lucky Trades
By Matt · Published · Updated The New Year 2026 event ran from New Year's Eve to 4 January 2026. It raised the guaranteed lucky trade cap from 35 to 45 and extended it to Pokémon caught up to 2020, so everyone got 10 more guaranteed lucky trades. Party Pokémon returned, Pikachu was shiny boosted, and free daily research gave Incense or a Lucky Egg.
The New Year 2026 event introduced the new phase of guaranteed lucky trades.
When it ran
New Year’s Eve to 4 January 2026.
10 more guaranteed lucky trades
Before this event, guaranteed lucky trades were capped at 35. From this event, the cap went up to 45, and it works on Pokémon caught up to 2020.
- If you’d already done all 35, you got another 10 guaranteed.
- If you hadn’t done all 35, you still got the extra 10, and your total cap is 45 like everyone else.
For how lucky trades work today, see my lucky trades guide.
Also in the event
- Party Pokémon returned, with Pikachu shiny boosted.
- Free daily research for Incense or a Lucky Egg.
FAQ
How many guaranteed lucky trades do you get?
45, after the New Year 2026 event raised the cap from 35. They work on Pokémon caught up to 2020.
What if I hadn't used all 35 guaranteed lucky trades?
You still got the extra 10, so your total cap is 45 like everyone else.
When was the New Year 2026 event?
From New Year's Eve to 4 January 2026.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.