February 16, 2018, marked the start of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Dog. To celebrate this festive occasion, The Pokémon Company has released special artwork featuring festive Pikachu and Magikarp for fans in Thailand. To see more of this commemorative art, click here. The Pokémon Company also recently hosted the first-ever Lunar New Year event in Pokémon GO.
Source: Pokémon Thailand Facebook