Pokemon GO trainers are finally just a few short days away from the culminating event of the Season of Heritage. GO Tour Johto is a massive one-day event that features some very exciting opportunities and will help players wrap up the Johto portion of their Pokedex.
Although there have been a few GO Tour events in Pokemon GO at this point, the events can still be a little confusing. The global festivity offers a ticketed experience that gives players who are willing to drop some real world money a handful of additional bonuses and features. That said, there are still plenty of activities for non-ticketed trainers to participate in, as well.
The difference between ticketed and non-ticketed features and bonuses can get confusing pretty quickly. There are collection challenges, special research opportunties, and various spawns and bonuses to keep track of throughout the short (but massive) event. Luckily, we have a full list of the two different categories available here ahead of time, so trainers can plan ahead and decide if the ticket is worth the price of entry, given their particular goals for the coming weekend…
Ticketed Features
Celebi Research
You’ll be able to complete event-exclusive Special Research, leading to an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon, Celebi. Make sure to catch Celebi during the event for a special move.
Masterwork Research
Once you complete the Special Research line, you’ll be able to access a second exclusive Masterwork Research story, intended to be worked on over a long period of time. This will test your skills as a Trainer
Collection Challenges
Earn rewards and level up your Elite Collector medal by completing nine Collection Challenges! Trainers will need to catch specific Pokemon according to a theme in a limited timeframe to complete these challenges.
Incense and Catching
- Different Pokemon will be attracted to Incense.
- You’ll earn extra Candy when catching featured Johto Pokemon
Raid Passes
- A free bundle containing three Remote Raid Passes will be available in the shop.
- You’ll get up to nine free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
Additional Bonuses
- Eggs will require one-quarter their normal Hatch Distance.
- You’ll earn twice the Candy for hatching Eggs.
- You’ll get an exclusive in-game medal to commemorate the event.
- Take a snapshot for a surprise!
- You’ll be able to get special stickers by spinning PokéStops and purchasing them in the in-game shop.
Features and Bonuses For Everyone
The following features will be available to all Trainers during the event, regardless of whether they purchase a ticket.
- Some Pokémon originally discovered in Johto will be appearing in the wild, appearing in raids, and hatching from 7 km Eggs. Raids will include Entei, Suicune, Raikou, Lugia, and Ho-Oh!
- Lugia caught during the event will know the special attack Aeroblast, while Ho-Oh caught during the event will know the new special attack Sacred Fire!
- Heracross and Corsola, which both usually appear only in certain regions in the world, will also be appearing in raids worldwide.
- Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, and Magby will be hatching from 2 km Eggs.
- You’ll be able to complete up to six Special Trades during the event.
- Five rotating habitats will each feature different Pokemon.
- You’ll be able to listen to special background music composed by Pokemon music producer Junichi Masuda.
- You’ll be able to complete Timed Research related to Trainer Battles.
- Eevee will not have a walking requirement to evolve Espeon or Umbreon until 11:00 p.m. local time.
That intel should give trainers just about everything they need to know to decide if a ticket is worth the price for their own goals. Trainers will want to determine how highly they value shiny Pokemon and how close they are to a complete Johto dex. In the week ahead, we should learn more about what other events will be arriving during the final days of the Season of Heritage. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS.
