Niantic is rolling out fresh gameplay mechanics and rewards for Pokémon GO players with the debut of the GO Pass: Ancients Recovered, a limited-time progression track launching June 23, 2025. Trainers around the world can participate at no cost, with an optional paid upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe that unlocks additional rewards, bonuses, and a new stat-boosting feature called Hyper Training.
What Is the GO Pass?
The GO Pass is a free, event-specific reward system that runs from June 23 at 10:00 a.m. to June 29 at 6:00 p.m. local time. Players earn GO Points to rank up and claim rewards by completing tasks and participating in event activities. From June 23 to June 27, trainers can earn up to 1,000 GO Points per day, with no cap over the weekend.
Players can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered for $19.99, which includes everything in the free pass plus premium extras and stronger in-game bonuses. GO Pass Deluxe owners will also receive all rewards from the free track.
Rewards and Encounters
Players who complete pass tasks and rank up can earn in-game rewards and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Featured highlights include:
- Random encounters with Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki, or Regidrago, each with a special background
- Dapper Pikachu in red, blue, or yellow accents
- Items such as Stardust, XP, Poké Balls, Candy, and more
The GO Pass Deluxe track offers expanded rewards including:
- A Gold Bottle Cap, a one-time-use item used to activate Hyper Training
- Avatar items: Zacian Mask and Zamazenta Mask
- Premium items like Incense, Lucky Eggs, Incubators, Lure Modules, Candy XL, and other in-game bonuses
Hyper Training Arrives
This event introduces Hyper Training, a new mechanic that lets Trainers boost a Pokémon’s HP, Attack, and Defense. Trainers can use the Gold Bottle Cap to begin the training process with any Pokémon that is a Good Buddy or higher. Each stat is leveled up through a specific set of tasks tied to gameplay, such as battling, exploring, or earning Buddy Candy.
Once started, Trainers will have 365 days to complete the tasks and finish Hyper Training. The Gold Bottle Cap earned through this event will expire July 6, 2025, so it’s best not to let it gather dust in the item bag.
Deluxe Milestones and Ultra Box
Trainers who purchase the GO Pass Deluxe +10 Ranks Ultra Box via the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive a rank boost and a bundle of items including Max Revives, Max Potions, Premium Battle Passes, Max Mushrooms, Incubators, and Super Incubators.
Bonus milestones for Deluxe Pass holders unlock additional perks:
- Rank 10: Extra daily Raid Pass
- Rank 20: 2× Candy from Egg hatches
- Rank 30: Extra Candy XL from 5-star and higher raids
- Rank 40: 2× Stardust from Egg hatches
- Rank 50: Extra Candy from 5-star and higher raids
- Rank 60–70: Major XP boosts and more
More information and purchasing options are available through the official Pokémon GO Web Store.
Mark the Calendar
GO Pass: Ancients Recovered runs June 23–29, with rewards expiring at 11:59 p.m. local time on June 29, and Gold Bottle Caps expiring July 6. For Trainers eager to power up their roster and snag some flashy loot, now’s the time to get moving.
