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

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event introduces a new, free feature: the Tour Pass. Many players initially focused on the cost, but this pass is free for all! Let's explore what it offers.

What is the Pokémon GO Tour Pass?

Debuting with the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova global event, the Tour Pass is a system of completing tasks to earn Tour Points. These points unlock rewards, boost your rank, and enhance event bonuses. The free Tour Pass is automatically granted to all players starting February 24th at 10 AM local time.

A paid version, the Tour Pass Deluxe ($14.99 USD or equivalent), offers an immediate Victini encounter, superior rewards, and faster progression.

Earning and Using Tour Points

Tour Points are earned through familiar in-game activities: catching Pokémon, raiding, and hatching eggs. Daily Pass Tasks provide additional points. These points unlock rewards, increase your rank, and grant Catch XP bonuses. The bonuses are:

• 1.5x Catch XP at Tier 2
• 2x Catch XP at Tier 3
• 3x Catch XP at Tier 4

While Niantic hasn't revealed all rewards, the free pass culminates in a Zorua encounter with a special background.

The Lucky Trinket

The Tour Pass Deluxe's top reward is the Lucky Trinket. This single-use item transforms a friend (at least Great Friends level) into a Lucky Friend, enabling a Lucky Pokémon trade without requiring Best Friend status. Note: Lucky Trinkets obtained during this event expire on March 9, 2025.

Pokémon GO is available now.