Pokémon GO Unveils GO Pass Rewards for May, part of its ongoing monetisation strategy that offers players new ways to earn extra bonuses like tickets and item boxes.
Following the release of the Tour Pass for GO Tour: Unova, Niantic introduced a similar system with the GO Pass in April. Unlike the Power-Up Ticket, which rewards players for completing specific tasks, the GO Pass grants rewards for participating in almost any in-game activity. In April, the highlight was an encounter with Xerneas, the Legendary Pokémon from Pokémon X and Y. With the second GO Pass now announced, players will have another rare Pokémon opportunity.
The May GO Pass will be available from Tuesday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. until Tuesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Trainers in select regions will receive a free pass and can earn GO Points by completing tasks to level up and unlock rewards like Stardust, XP, Poké Balls, Candy, and an encounter with Yveltal — the powerful counterpart to Xerneas from the Kalos region. Players can also purchase the GO Pass Deluxe from the Pokémon GO Web Store, which includes both free rewards and premium bonuses like Candy XL, Premium Battle Passes, Incense, extra encounters, Lure Modules, and a Lucky Trinket.
Pokemon GO Reveals May GO Pass Rewards
Pokémon GO Unveils GO Pass Rewards for May Details
The May GO Pass will be available from Tuesday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. until Tuesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Players in select regions will automatically receive a free pass, while others can upgrade to the Deluxe version via the Pokémon GO Web Store.
How to Unlock Rewards:
Complete tasks to earn GO Points and level up, unlocking a variety of rewards. All rewards must be claimed by Thursday, June 5, at 10:00 a.m. local time — after that, they will no longer be available.
Free Pass Rewards:
- Encounters with Yveltal and other Pokémon
- Stardust
- XP
- Poké Balls
- Candy
- Additional items
Deluxe Pass Rewards:
- A Lucky Trinket
- Premium items like Premium Battle Passes, Incense, Lucky Eggs, Incubators, Lure Modules, and more
- Candy XL
- Extra Pokémon encounters
- Additional exclusive bonuses
Major Milestone Rewards (for all players, free or paid):
- Tier 1: 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
- Tier 2: Increased XP and Stardust from Research Breakthroughs
- Tier 3: Increased Stardust and XP from hatching Eggs
About the Lucky Trinket:
First introduced during the GO Tour: Unova event, the Lucky Trinket allows trainers to turn a friend into a Lucky Friend, ensuring their next trade results in a Lucky Pokémon. After the trade, the Lucky Friend status resets.
Important Note:
The GO Pass is still in its testing phase and is not yet available to all players. Niantic plans to expand the system in the future. Meanwhile, May will bring other events, such as Crown Clash, featuring Kingambit’s debut, and a special event focused on baby Pokémon.