Pokémon GO Tour Pass: Free Progression Enhancements Unveiled

The Pokémon GO Tour Pass: A Free & Paid Option Explained

Many Pokémon GO players immediately ask about the price of new in-game items. The recently announced Pokémon GO Tour Pass surprised many by being free – but what exactly does it offer?

Understanding the Pokémon GO Tour Pass

Introduced with the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova global event, the Tour Pass is a new feature. Players complete tasks to earn Tour Points, unlocking rewards, boosting rank, and enhancing event bonuses during the Unova event.

The standard Tour Pass is free and automatically provided to players starting February 24th at 10 AM local time. A paid version, the Tour Pass Deluxe ($14.99 USD or equivalent), offers an instant Victini encounter, upgraded rewards, and faster progression.

Earning and Utilizing Tour Points

Tour Points are earned through familiar in-game activities: catching Pokémon, raiding, and hatching eggs. Daily Pass Tasks provide additional points.

These points unlock rewards, increase rank within the Tour Pass tiers, and boost Catch XP bonuses during the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event. Bonus tiers include:

• Tier 2: 1.5x Catch XP
• Tier 3: 2x Catch XP
• Tier 4: 3x Catch XP

Niantic has yet to reveal all rewards, promising further details. The free Pass's highest tier currently grants a Zorua encounter with a special background, while the Deluxe Pass culminates in a Lucky Trinket.

The Mystery of the Lucky Trinket

The Lucky Trinket, the Deluxe Pass's ultimate reward, is a single-use item transforming a friend (at least Great Friends level) into a Lucky Friend, enabling a Lucky Pokémon trade without being Best Friends. Note: Lucky Trinkets expire on March 9, 2025.

Pokémon GO is available now.