Pokemon GO Tour Pass: New Free Progression Feature Unveiled

When Niantic introduces a new feature or event in *Pokemon GO*, the community's curiosity often centers around the cost. So, it was a pleasant surprise to many when the new *Pokemon GO* Tour Pass was announced as a free feature. But what exactly is the Tour Pass, and how does it enhance your gameplay?

What Is a Tour Pass in *Pokemon GO*?

The Tour Pass is a fresh addition introduced with the Global event of *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova. It's designed to enrich your event experience by allowing you to earn Tour Points through various in-game tasks. These points unlock rewards, boost your rank, and enhance event bonuses throughout the GO Tour Unova event.

The Tour Pass comes at no cost; every player will automatically receive one when the *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova event kicks off on February 24 at 10 AM local time. However, for those looking for an elevated experience, there's 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 faster progression" through the Tour Pass levels.

How Do You Earn Tour Points & What Do They Do?

Tour Points are earned through familiar in-game activities like catching Pokemon, participating in raids, and hatching eggs. Additionally, special Pass Tasks will be available, refreshing daily during the GO Tour event, providing more opportunities to accumulate points.

Accumulating these Tour Points not only unlocks rewards but also helps you climb the ranks within the Tour Pass tiers system. As you advance through the tiers, you'll unlock various rewards, including Pokemon encounters, candy, Poke Balls, and more. Ranking up also enhances the Catch XP bonus during *Pokemon GO* Tour: Unova, with the following multipliers:

• 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 surprises with the "stay tuned for more details" message, we know that the highest reward tier in the free Tour Pass will grant you an encounter with Zorua, complete with a special background. On the other hand, the paid Tour Pass Deluxe's final reward is a unique item known as a Lucky Trinket.

What Is a Lucky Trinket?

The Lucky Trinket is an exclusive reward for those who opt for the Tour Pass Deluxe. It's a one-time-use item that allows you to instantly turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend, enabling you to trade and obtain a Lucky Pokemon without the necessity of being Best Friends. Note that you must be at least Great Friends to use this item.

Lucky Trinkets earned during GO Tour: Unova will be valid until March 9, 2025, offering a limited window to utilize this unique feature.

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