Pokemon GO Tour Pass: Free Progression Feature Unveiled

In the world of *Pokemon GO,* new features often spark curiosity and excitement among players. The recently introduced Tour Pass for the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event is no exception, and many are intrigued by its free nature. But what exactly is a Tour Pass, and how can it enhance your gameplay experience?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

The Tour Pass is a fresh addition to *Pokemon GO,* debuting with the Global event of *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova. This feature revolves around completing various in-game tasks to accumulate Tour Points. These points unlock a range of rewards, elevate your rank, and boost event bonuses during the Unova Tour. The standard Tour Pass is free, automatically granted to players when the event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time. For those looking for an enhanced experience, there's the Tour Pass Deluxe, available for $14.99 USD or its local equivalent. This premium version 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?

Image via Niantic

Earning Tour Points is straightforward, mirroring the familiar research tasks in *Pokemon GO.* You can rack up points by catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs. Additionally, daily Pass Tasks during the GO Tour event provide further opportunities to earn points. As you collect these Tour Points, you'll unlock rewards and advance through the Tour Pass tiers, gaining access to items like Pokemon encounters, candy, and Poke Balls, among others. Progressing through the tiers also enhances your Catch XP bonus during *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova, with bonuses increasing from 1.5× at Tier 2 to 2× at Tier 3, and reaching 3× at Tier 4.

While Niantic has kept some details under wraps, promising more information soon, we do know that the top tier of the free Tour Pass rewards a Zorua encounter with a special background. Meanwhile, the Tour Pass Deluxe offers a unique final reward: the Lucky Trinket.

What Is a Lucky Trinket?

Image via Niantic

The Lucky Trinket is an exclusive item available only to those who purchase the Tour Pass Deluxe. It's the ultimate reward on the deluxe path, attainable after significant gameplay during the GO Tour Global event. This one-time-use item has the magical ability to turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, enabling you to trade for a Lucky Pokemon without needing to be Best Friends. However, you must be at least Great Friends to utilize the Lucky Trinket. Keep in mind, any Lucky Trinkets obtained during GO Tour: Unova will expire on March 9, 2025, so make sure to use them before then.

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.