Pokemon GO Tour Pass: New Free Progression Feature Explained

In the world of *Pokemon GO,* the announcement of a new feature often sparks curiosity and excitement among players. The latest addition, the Tour Pass, has caught everyone's attention, especially since it's free. But what exactly is the Tour Pass, and how can it enhance your *Pokemon GO* experience?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

The Tour Pass is a fresh feature introduced 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 unlock rewards, boost your rank, and enhance event bonuses during the GO Tour Unova event.

The Tour Pass is automatically granted to all players for free 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 a paid option called the Tour Pass Deluxe. Priced at $14.99 USD or its local equivalent, it 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?

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 rank up through the Tour Pass tiers, you'll unlock even more benefits, such as increased Catch XP bonuses:

• 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 leads to an encounter with Zorua, featuring a special background. On the other hand, the Tour Pass Deluxe offers a unique final reward: the Lucky Trinket.

What Is a Lucky Trinket?

The Lucky Trinket is an exclusive item available only to those who purchase the Tour Pass Deluxe. It's the ultimate reward for dedicated players during the GO Tour Global event. This one-time-use item has a magical effect: it can transform one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, allowing you to trade and obtain 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 GO Tour: Unova 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 feature to enhance your adventure!