What Is the Pokemon GO Tour Pass? New Free Progression Feature, Explained
- By Stella
- Mar 21,2025
The latest *Pokémon GO* news has players buzzing: Niantic’s introduced a new Tour Pass, and the big question on everyone’s mind is the price tag. The exciting news? The base *Pokémon GO* Tour Pass is completely free! But what exactly does this new feature offer?
What is a *Pokémon GO* Tour Pass?
Debuting with the *Pokémon GO* Tour: Unova global event, the Tour Pass is a revolutionary way to experience the event. Complete various in-game tasks to earn Tour Points, unlocking rewards, boosting your rank, and enhancing event bonuses throughout the *Pokémon GO* Tour: Unova.
Available to all players starting February 24th at 10 AM local time, the free Tour Pass is automatically added to your account. However, for those seeking an enhanced experience, a paid version, the Tour Pass Deluxe, is available for $14.99 USD (or local equivalent). This upgraded pass offers an instant encounter with Victini, plus improved rewards and faster progression through the Tour Pass tiers.
How to Earn Tour Points and What They Do
Earning Tour Points mirrors familiar *Pokémon GO* gameplay. Catch Pokémon, participate in raids, hatch eggs, and complete daily Pass Tasks to accumulate points. These points unlock rewards, increase your rank, and unlock even more benefits.
Higher ranks unlock increasingly valuable rewards, including Pokémon encounters, Candy, Poké Balls, and more. Crucially, ranking up also boosts your Catch XP bonus during the *Pokémon GO* Tour: Unova event:
- Tier 2: 1.5x Catch XP
- Tier 3: 2x Catch XP
- Tier 4: 3x Catch XP
While Niantic is keeping some rewards under wraps for now, promising more details soon, we know the free Tour Pass culminates in a Zorua encounter with a special background. The paid Tour Pass Deluxe boasts a unique final reward: the Lucky Trinket.
What is a Lucky Trinket?
Exclusive to the Tour Pass Deluxe, the Lucky Trinket is a one-time-use item that transforms a friend into a Lucky Friend, enabling a Lucky Pokémon trade without needing Best Friend status (Great Friends are required to use the item). Remember, Lucky Trinkets obtained during *Pokémon GO* Tour: Unova expire on March 9, 2025.
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