With the buzz around every new feature in *Pokemon GO,* the latest announcement of the *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass has caught many players' attention, especially since it's free. But what exactly is this new addition to the game?
What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?
The Tour Pass is an exciting new feature introduced with the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova Global event. This pass is all about completing various tasks to collect Tour Points, which you can then use to unlock a range of rewards, boost your rank, and enhance your event bonuses during the GO Tour Unova event.
The Tour Pass comes at no cost and is automatically granted to all players when the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time. However, for those looking for an extra edge, there's also the Tour Pass Deluxe available for $14.99 USD or its local equivalent. This deluxe version offers an instant encounter with Victini, along with upgraded rewards and a faster progression through the Tour Pass levels.
How Do You Earn Tour Points & What Do They Do?
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Earning Tour Points is straightforward and familiar to *Pokemon GO* veterans. You'll gain points through activities like catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs. Additionally, there will be special Pass Tasks that refresh daily during the GO Tour, offering even more opportunities to rack up points.
These Tour Points are your key to unlocking rewards and climbing the ranks in the Tour Pass tier system. As you progress, you'll unlock various goodies such as Pokemon encounters, candy, Poke Balls, and more. Plus, advancing in ranks will boost your Catch XP during the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova 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, hinting at more rewards to be revealed, we do know that the top reward in the free Tour Pass is an encounter with Zorua featuring a special background. On the other hand, the Tour Pass Deluxe offers a unique final reward - a Lucky Trinket.
What Is a Lucky Trinket?
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Exclusive to those who choose the Tour Pass Deluxe, the Lucky Trinket is a coveted new item in *Pokemon GO.* This one-time-use item is the ultimate reward for dedicated players during the GO Tour Global event, allowing you to turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend. This means you can trade with them to obtain a Lucky Pokemon without needing to be Best Friends, though 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, making them a limited-time treasure.
*Pokemon GO* is available to play now, so get ready to dive into the exciting world of the Tour Pass and see what rewards await you!
