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Pokemon 30th Anniversary

Event
From Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00 Until Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00

Bonuses



GO Pass
candy
Tier 1

2× Catch Candy

xp
Tier 2

2× Catch XP


GO Pass: Deluxe
candy
Tier 1

3× Catch Candy

xp
Tier 2

3× Catch XP

GO Pass: Deluxe bonuses replace GO Pass bonuses, they do not stack.


GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

GO Pass: Pokémon 30th Anniversary is a free, limited-time progression track that lets Trainers earn rewards by collecting GO Points and ranking up.

All Trainers will automatically receive the GO Pass on Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can earn GO Points and rank up to unlock rewards until Monday, March 9, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

A special bonus period will take place toward the end of the event:

  • From Saturday, March 7, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, March 9, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there will be no daily limit on GO Points earned.

Optional paid upgrades are available:

  • GO Pass Deluxe (US$7.99) – Includes upgraded rewards and faster progression.
  • GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks (US$9.99) – Instantly grants enough GO Points to reach Rank 11.

Upgrading to GO Pass Deluxe allows Trainers to claim rewards from both the free GO Pass and the Deluxe track. You can upgrade at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

All rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 15, at 7:59 p.m. local time. Prices are listed in USD or the equivalent tier in your local currency.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

Complete Pass Tasks and rank up your GO Pass during the Pokémon 30th Anniversary event to unlock exclusive rewards.

  • An encounter with Mewtwo*
  • Encounters with Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region
  • Candy

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can earn additional premium rewards:

  • Mewtwo Candy XL
  • Additional encounters with Kanto Pokémon, including Articuno*, Zapdos*, and Moltres*
  • Rare Candy
  • And more bonus rewards

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pokémon.

Major Milestone Bonuses

By reaching major milestones on your GO Pass: Pokémon 30th Anniversary, Trainers can unlock powerful catch bonuses.

GO Pass Bonuses

  • Tier 1: 2× Catch Candy
  • Tier 2: 2× Catch XP

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe will receive enhanced bonuses:

  • Tier 1: 3× Catch Candy
  • Tier 2: 3× Catch XP

Additional bonus tasks for GO Pass: Pokémon 30th Anniversary may appear during the event, so be sure to check your GO Pass regularly.

A Ditto Changeup

Ditto are changing into different Pokémon in the wild during the event!

Wild Encounters

During the event, Trainers can encounter Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region based on their natural habitats.

All Kanto Pokémon may appear in the wild except for Mewtwo and Mew. Featured examples include:

  • Pikachu*
  • Alakazam*
  • Machamp*
  • Golem*
  • Gengar*
  • Eevee*
  • Dragonite*
  • And more Kanto Pokémon

If you’re very lucky, you may even encounter Articuno*, Zapdos*, or Moltres* in the wild.

Region-exclusive Pokémon such as Farfetch’d*, Kangaskhan*, Mr. Mime*, and Tauros* will continue to appear only in specific parts of the world.

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pokémon.

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event.

Completing these Field Research tasks can reward encounters with the following Pokémon:

  • Bulbasaur*
  • Charmander*
  • Squirtle*
  • Pikachu*
  • Magikarp*
  • Eevee*

Some Field Research tasks will also reward the following items:

  • Rare Candy
  • Silver Pinap Berry
  • Golden Razz Berry

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pokémon.