Overview of the New GO Pass in Pokémon GO
- Pokémon GO has launched the GO Pass, providing players with opportunities to earn free rewards by completing tasks and leveling up.
- An upgraded Deluxe version is available for purchase, featuring premium rewards such as Lucky Trinkets and Candy XL.
- Currently, the feature is restricted to select regions, but a worldwide rollout is anticipated soon.
Pokémon GO has recently introduced the GO Pass, rolling out on April 1, exclusively for trainers in specific regions as part of a testing phase. This innovative feature enhances the gameplay experience by offering additional routes for players to acquire valuable items and Pokémon for their collections.
This is not the first occasion players have encountered a pass system in the game. Previously, Niantic had implemented the Tour Pass during the GO Tour event focused on the Unova region, which rewarded users with benefits that enriched their event experience.
Starting April 1 at 10 AM until May 6 at 10 AM local time, the GO Pass will give players in designated countries access to a complimentary pass that allows them to earn points through task completion and level progression. Similar to other Pokémon GO events, rewards will have an expiration date and need to be claimed by April 8 at 10 AM local time. Additionally, a paid version of the GO Pass will also be released on April 1, granting users access to both free and premium rewards. Notably, plans for a broader launch across more regions may follow later.
Features and Benefits of the GO Pass
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GO Pass (Free)
- Availability: April 1 to May 6, from 10 AM local time
- Automatic distribution for players in selected regions
- Earn rewards by completing tasks and leveling up
- All rewards must be claimed by May 8 at 10 AM local time
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GO Pass (Deluxe)
- Availability: April 1 to May 6, from 10 AM local time
- Players can purchase, with price details remaining unannounced
- Rewards obtained through task completion and leveling up
- All rewards must be claimed by May 8 at 10 AM local time
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Standard Rewards from GO Pass Levels
- Chance encounters with Xerneas and other Pokémon
- Stardust
- Experience Points (XP)
- Poke Balls
- Candy
- And more exciting rewards
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Exclusive Rewards from GO Pass Deluxe
- Lucky Trinket
- Premium Battle Passes
- Incense
- Lucky Egg
- Incubator
- Lure Modules
- Candy XL
- Additional encounters
- And more unique rewards
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Milestone Rewards
- Tier 1:
- Doubling the duration of Daily Adventure Incense
- Tier 2:
- Enhanced XP and Stardust from Research Breakthrough rewards
- Tier 3:
- Boosted Stardust and XP from hatching Pokémon Eggs
- Tier 1:
Players who engage in completing pass-related tasks will reap benefits such as XP, Stardust, and encounters with Pokémon, including the Legendary Xerneas from Generation 6. Upgrading to the Deluxe version unlocks Premium Battle Passes, Candy XL, and the Lucky Trinket, which designates a friend as a Lucky Friend for upcoming trades, enhancing their odds of getting Lucky Pokémon. Additionally, reaching notable milestones provides further incentives, such as extended Daily Adventure Incense, increased XP from Research Breakthroughs, and additional rewards from egg hatching.
Looking ahead, the April schedule includes the Spring to Spring event, introducing Gossifleur and Eldegoss to Pokémon GO. From April 9 to 14, players can encounter shiny variants of Fletchling and Remoraid alongside regional forms of Growlithe and Exeggutor. Additionally, an April Fool’s Day event will take place on April 1, where players can interact with scattered Poke Balls to catch regular and regional variants of Voltorb and Electrode, along with other Pokémon like Foongus and Galarian Stunfisk.