Pokemon GO Tour Pass: New Free Progression Feature Unveiled

In the world of *Pokemon GO*, the announcement of a new ticket or pass often sparks curiosity about its cost. However, the newly introduced *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass for the Global event of *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova is a refreshing change—it's free! But what exactly is this Tour Pass, and how can it enhance your gaming experience?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

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

Every player will receive a free Tour Pass automatically when the event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time. For those looking for an extra edge, there's also a paid option called the Tour Pass Deluxe, priced at $14.99 USD or its local equivalent. This deluxe version offers an immediate encounter with Victini, along with enhanced rewards and accelerated progression through the Tour Pass levels.

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

Earning Tour Points is straightforward and involves familiar in-game activities such as catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs. Additionally, there are special Pass Tasks that refresh daily during the GO Tour, offering more opportunities to accumulate points.

These Tour Points are your key to unlocking a variety of rewards, including Pokemon encounters, candy, Poke Balls, and more, as you progress through the Tour Pass tiers. Advancing through these tiers not only grants you these rewards but also increases your Catch XP bonus during the 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 has kept some details under wraps, promising more information soon, we do know that the highest reward tier in the free Tour Pass will reward you with a Zorua encounter featuring a special background. On the other hand, the Tour Pass Deluxe offers a unique final reward: a new item called the Lucky Trinket.

What Is a Lucky Trinket?

The Lucky Trinket is an exclusive reward for those who choose the Tour Pass Deluxe. It's a one-time-use item that can transform one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, allowing you to trade for a Lucky Pokemon without needing to be Best Friends. However, you must be at least Great Friends to use it.

Keep in mind that Lucky Trinkets obtained during the GO Tour: Unova event will expire on March 9, 2025, so make sure to use them within this limited timeframe.

*Pokemon GO* is available to play now, so dive in and explore the new Tour Pass features to enhance your adventure!