Step into a new era of Pokémon GO with the GO Pass: April-a limited-time progression system that lets select Trainers worldwide earn up to 200 ranks of exciting rewards by completing daily and weekly tasks. From April 1 to May 6, players can collect GO Points to unlock encounters with rare Pokémon like Xerneas, stardust, XP boosts, and exclusive items, with a deluxe paid tier offering even richer bonuses such as Lucky Trinkets and premium battle passes. This innovative feature, currently in testing, redefines how Trainers level up their gameplay and claim rewards-if you’re lucky enough to have access, the clock is ticking!
Below we explain how this early access-ish Pokémon Go Pass works, if it’s worth buying, and we detail some of the rewards that we can confirm.
How does the new Pokémon Go Pass work?
The new Pokémon Go Pass, introduced as GO Pass: April, is a limited-time progression track available to select players in certain regions from April 1 to May 6, 2025. Players earn GO Points by completing daily and weekly tasks, which increase their rank and unlock rewards along the way. There are two versions: a free pass and a paid Go Pass Deluxe, with the Deluxe offering enhanced rewards such as Lucky Trinkets, Premium Battle Passes, and Candy XL. The pass features up to 200 ranks depending on the version, and rewards include Pokémon encounters, Stardust, XP, Poké Balls, and other useful items. Milestone bonuses also provide benefits like increased incense duration and boosted XP and Stardust from research and hatching. All rewards must be claimed before they expire on May 8, 2025. This system is currently in a testing phase with variations in rewards and ranks depending on the player’s region and pass version.
First, to reiterate, the Go Pass: April is currently only availableas part of a “test” for some players. From what we can tell, this doesn’t seem to be a regional thing – people from the same regions have reported having different passes and some have the pass and some don’t, via reports on The Silph Road.
As for what it features, Niantic stated in their blog that some of the rewards may vary, as the company is testing different options. This includes different encounters, item rewards, and overall ranks. That said, tons of the information out there implies that there is a lot of variance between these different passes.
And, as previously mentioned, it broadly works the same way as the Go Tour Unova Pass, with a few differences, though those vary depending on which version of the pass you got, including:
- Catching Pokémon may reward fewer points (depending on how many ranks your pass has).
- Hatching eggs may reward more points (depending on how many ranks your pass has).
- The daily point limit seems to vary from 100-300.
- Some people may have a pass with only 50 ranks, whereas others have 100 ranks.
- Some people have a weekly challenge that rewards more points.
You will need to check your pass to see the details specific to you, if you have it.
Pokémon Go Pass: April rewards
The Pokémon Go Pass: April offers trainers a limited-time progression track available from April 1 to May 6, 2025, allowing them to earn various rewards by collecting GO Points and ranking up. The pass features two reward tracks-one with 50 ranks and another with 100 ranks-offering items such as XP, Stardust, Incense, Candy, Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with Pokémon like Machop and Xerneas. Players who complete the pass can encounter the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, with additional bonuses for those who purchase the Deluxe version, including Lucky Trinkets and Candy XL. The pass also includes tiered bonuses like extended Adventure Incense duration, increased XP and Stardust from Research Breakthroughs, and extra rewards from hatching Eggs. This feature is currently in a geo-limited test phase, available only to select players in certain regions.
Unfortunately, because the passes vary from player to player, we can’t give you a definitive list of the rewards you may have. You should be able to see the rewards for your track in-game on the “events” screen that Timed Research usually appears in.
The only rewards that may be mysteries are the encounters – which you can kind of figure out by using the nearby candy rewards. For example, if the nearby rewards give out Machop Candy, then the encounter will very likely be a Machop.
You will get a Xerneas encounter for completing the pass (at rank 50 or 100, depending on which one you got) on the free track and aLucky Trinketon the paid track.
If you want more specific details, The Silph Road subreddit has seen people post the 50-rank track and the 100-rank track, though individual players have noted that some rewards do vary (such as some players having Poké Coins as rewards).
Is the deluxe Go Pass worth buying?
The deluxe Go Pass in Pokémon GO’s April event offers faster progression and access to premium rewards such as a Lucky Trinket, Premium Battle Passes, Incense, Lucky Eggs, Incubators, Lure Modules, Candy XL, and additional Pokémon encounters. Priced at $7.99 USD, it allows players to claim both free and deluxe rewards as they rank up. However, opinions on its value are mixed; some players find the rewards underwhelming due to the lack of highly sought-after items like Super Incubators and extra Star Pieces, and the random assortment of candies and encounters. The ultimate worth depends on how much you value the Lucky Trinket for Lucky Trades and your personal gameplay goals, making it a worthwhile purchase mainly for dedicated players seeking enhanced bonuses and faster rewards.
The deluxe version of the Go Pass costs $7.99. Is all this worth it? As usual, the actual, raw coin value of the items makes it “worth it” (no matter which pass version you got). The more of the pass you complete, the more it’ll be “worth it.”
My personal opinion is that these rewards seem pretty lackluster. No Super Incubators, no additional Star Pieces, and a seemingly very random assortment of candy and encounters makes it pretty “meh” from me. You can see a total-tallied list of the premium rewards you have on your pass by opening the shop page for the deluxe pass and scrolling vertically through the list of loot provided.
Most of the value here will rely on how you personally value the Lucky Trinket.
Again, the Lucky Trinket has no direct value – and its value weighs solely on how badly you want to force a Lucky Friend to do a Lucky Trade. If you’re really desperate to maybe trade that recently-obtained Gigantamax Charizard to possibly yield better stats, it could be worth it – but there’s also no guarantee that you’ll get phenomenal IVs (though the minimum will be a 80% IV Pokémon). The Lucky Trinket itself also expires on May 11 at 11:59 p.m. in your local time, so make sure you use the trinket before then. You don’t necessarily have to complete the trade by then, but you need to use the trinket.
If you’re worried about completing the pass, you can hold off on buying it until you complete it. As long as you buy the pass before May 8 at 10 a.m. in your local time, you will be able to claim any rewards you would have unlocked had you picked up the pass earlier.
How does the new GO Pass: April enhance my Pokémon Go experience
The new GO Pass: April enhances your Pokémon GO experience by introducing a fresh, limited-time progression track that rewards you for completing daily and weekly in-game tasks. By earning GO Points, you can rank up through up to 200 levels, unlocking a variety of rewards such as XP, Stardust, rare Pokémon encounters like Xerneas, and valuable items. The pass also offers a Deluxe paid version with premium bonuses including Candy XL, Premium Battle Passes, and Lucky Trinkets that boost trading benefits. Additionally, reaching milestone tiers grants gameplay boosts like extended Incense duration and increased XP and Stardust from Research Breakthroughs and egg hatching, making your Pokémon GO adventures more rewarding and engaging during the event period from April 1 to May 6, 2025. This system is currently in testing in select regions, aiming to add a new layer of progression and excitement to the game.
How will collecting GO Points improve my overall Pokémon Go gameplay
Collecting GO Points through the GO Pass: April improves your overall Pokémon GO gameplay by providing a structured progression system that rewards consistent play with valuable bonuses. As you accumulate GO Points and increase your rank, you unlock rewards such as rare Pokémon encounters, Stardust, XP boosts, and useful items that enhance your ability to catch, evolve, and power up Pokémon. The pass also includes milestone boosts like extended Incense duration and increased rewards from Research Breakthroughs and egg hatching, which help you gain resources more efficiently. Additionally, the Deluxe tier offers premium bonuses like Candy XL and Premium Battle Passes, further accelerating your gameplay progress. This system motivates daily engagement and strategic task completion, making your in-game efforts more rewarding and enriching your overall experience.
