What Is the Pokemon GO Tour Pass? New Free Progression Feature, Explained

In the world of *Pokemon GO,* the announcement of a new ticket or pass often sparks the immediate question, "How much does it cost?" So, imagine the surprise when Niantic revealed that the new *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass is completely free! But what exactly is this Tour Pass all about?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

The Tour Pass is a fresh feature introduced with the Global event for *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova. It's designed to enhance your event experience by allowing you to complete various tasks to earn Tour Points. These points can be used to unlock rewards, boost your rank, and enhance event bonuses during the GO Tour Unova.

The Tour Pass is automatically granted to all players for free when the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time. However, for those looking for an extra edge, there's a paid option called the Tour Pass Deluxe. Priced at $14.99 USD or its local equivalent, it offers an instant encounter with Victini, along with upgraded rewards and accelerated progression through the Tour Pass levels.

How Do You Earn Tour Points & What Do They Do?

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Earning Tour Points is straightforward and familiar to seasoned *Pokemon GO* players. You can accumulate points by engaging in activities like catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs. Additionally, there are specific Pass Tasks that refresh daily during the GO Tour, offering more opportunities to earn points.

Collecting these Tour Points is your ticket to unlocking various rewards and advancing through the Tour Pass tiers. As you rank up, you'll unlock a range of goodies, including Pokemon encounters, candy, Poke Balls, and more. Advancing in rank also enhances your Catch XP bonus during the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event:

• 1.5× Catch XP upon reaching Tier 2
• 2× Catch XP upon reaching Tier 3
• 3× Catch XP upon reaching Tier 4

While Niantic hasn't disclosed all the rewards for earning Tour Points and increasing your rank, they've promised more details to come. This suggests that there might be additional bonuses or rewards available with the free *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass. Currently, the highest reward tier in the free Tour Pass offers an encounter with Zorua, set against a special background. In contrast, the Tour Pass Deluxe culminates in a unique final reward: a new item called a Lucky Trinket.

What Is a Lucky Trinket?

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For those who choose the Tour Pass Deluxe, the ultimate reward is the Lucky Trinket. This exclusive item, available only to those who invest significant time during the GO Tour Global event, is a one-time-use gem. The Lucky Trinket allows you to instantly turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, enabling you to trade and secure a Lucky Pokemon without the usual requirement of being Best Friends. Note that you must at least be Great Friends to use this item.

Keep in mind that Lucky Trinkets earned during GO Tour: Unova will expire on March 9, 2025, so they're only available for a limited time.

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.