Pokémon GO Tour Pass: New Free Progression Feature Unveiled

These days, when Niantic rolls out a new ticket or pass for *Pokemon GO,* the burning question on everyone's mind is, "How much does it cost?" So, imagine the surprise when fans discovered the new *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass is actually free! But what exactly is this new feature all about?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

Starting with the Global event for *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova, the Tour Pass is a fresh addition to the game. It revolves around completing various tasks to accumulate Tour Points, which you can then use to unlock rewards, boost your rank, and enhance your event bonuses during GO Tour Unova.

The Tour Pass comes to you free of charge, and you'll automatically receive one when the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time. However, for those looking to level up their experience, 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 instant encounter with Victini, along with "upgraded rewards and faster progression" through the Tour Pass levels.

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

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Tour Points are earned through familiar in-game activities like catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs. Additionally, there will be Pass Tasks designed specifically for earning more points, refreshing daily during the GO Tour event.

By accumulating these Tour Points, you'll unlock a variety of rewards and increase your rank within the Tour Pass tiers system. As you rank up, you'll unlock items like Pokemon encounters, candy, Poke Balls, and more. Plus, your rank will also amplify the Catch XP bonus during *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova:

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

Niantic has kept some details under wraps, promising more information closer to the event. This suggests there might be additional bonuses or rewards tied to the free *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass. The highest reward tier in the free Tour Pass will grant you an encounter with Zorua against a special backdrop. In contrast, the paid Tour Pass Deluxe offers a unique final reward: a new item called a Lucky Trinket.

What Is a Lucky Trinket?

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Exclusive to the Tour Pass Deluxe, the Lucky Trinket is the ultimate reward. This one-time-use item lets you turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, enabling you to trade for a Lucky Pokemon without the need to be Best Friends. However, you must be at least Great Friends to use it. Keep in mind, Lucky Trinkets earned during GO Tour: Unova will expire on March 9, 2025, so you'll need to use them within this limited timeframe.

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.