Pokemon GO Tour Pass: New Free Progression Feature Unveiled

In the world of *Pokemon GO,* the buzz around new features is always intense, and the introduction of the Tour Pass for the upcoming *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event is no exception. What's turning heads this time is not just the novelty of the Tour Pass but its surprising accessibility – it's completely free! However, the real question on everyone's mind is, what exactly does the Tour Pass entail, and how can it enhance your *Pokemon GO* experience?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

The Tour Pass is a fresh feature debuting with the Global event of *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova. It's designed to enrich your gameplay by allowing you to accumulate Tour Points through various in-game tasks. These points serve as a currency to unlock a range of rewards, elevate your rank, and amplify event bonuses throughout the GO Tour Unova. The Tour Pass is automatically granted to all players when the event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time, making it a must-have for every trainer.

For those looking for an even more enhanced experience, there's the Tour Pass Deluxe, a premium version available for $14.99 USD or the local equivalent. This deluxe pass not only provides an instant encounter with Victini but also promises "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 fun, reminiscent of the research tasks we've all grown accustomed to. Activities such as catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs will contribute to your point total. Additionally, completing daily Pass Tasks during the GO Tour event will offer extra opportunities to boost your points.

These Tour Points are the key to unlocking a treasure trove of rewards, from essential items like Poke Balls and candy to exciting Pokemon encounters. As you collect more points and rank up through the Tour Pass tiers, you'll not only unlock these rewards but also enhance your Catch XP bonus during *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova. Here's how the bonuses scale:

• 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 of the rewards under wraps, promising more details as the event approaches. For now, we know that the pinnacle of the free Tour Pass rewards includes an encounter with Zorua against a special background. Meanwhile, 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 on the deluxe path and requires dedicated playtime during the GO Tour Global event to unlock. This one-time-use item has a magical effect – it can instantly turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, allowing you to trade with them for a Lucky Pokemon without needing to be Best Friends. However, you must be at least Great Friends to use it.

Keep in mind that the Lucky Trinkets earned during GO Tour: Unova will expire on March 9, 2025, so you'll need to use them before they vanish.

*Pokemon GO* is available for you to dive into right now, so gear up, get your Tour Pass, and let the adventure begin!