Trainers, while you’re preparing for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, keep the adventures going with the Road to Unova event which takes place from February 24th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to March 1st, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Get ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova with the Road to Unova event!

Trainers,
Start spreading the news—the Road to Unova event is on its way! Before Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global kicks off for Trainers around the world, get yourself into a Unova state of mind during the Road to Unova event!

Trainers attending the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Unova events in New Taipei City and Los Angeles can jump into the Unova-inspired fun even sooner! Check out the event site for more details on how to attend. Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global is a free event available to all Trainers on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Learn more about the event here!

Plus, to get you ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, a visual update is coming to your Pokédex soon!

Road to Unova

Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Get your Tour Pass ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global!

The Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova that offers ranked rewards and bonuses. By completing Pass Tasks and collecting Tour Points, you can collect rewards, increase your rank, and improve your event bonuses.

All Trainers will automatically receive their Tour Pass at no cost on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect Tour Points and rank up for additional rewards through the end of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

A paid version of the Tour Pass, called Tour Pass Deluxe, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression. When you upgrade to Tour Pass Deluxe, you’ll earn an automatic encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Victini! All Trainers can encounter Victini with a Tour Pass Deluxe, even if they’ve caught it before!

Trainers with the Tour Pass Deluxe will also have the chance to rank up to the highest tier where they can earn a brand new item, the Lucky Trinket! Learn more about Tour Pass here.

Shiny Meloetta makes its Pokémon GO debut!

It’s music to our ears—for the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to encounter Shiny Meloetta! A ticket for Masterwork Research that leads to an encounter with Shiny Meloetta will be made available to purchase globally at the start of the Road to Unova event!

Tickets will be available for purchase in the in-game shop for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).

*Masterwork Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!

Road to Unova Paid Tickets

Enhance your Unova adventure with event tickets! Enjoy additional bonuses, event-themed Timed Research, and new avatar items—perfect for Trainers who want to make the most of this Unova celebration. Trainers taking part in Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global on March 1 and 2 can take advantage of these ticket bonuses throughout the event weekend!

Plus, don’t forget that you can gift tickets to your Pokémon GO friends and share the fun!

These tickets will be available for purchase from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can purchase either one or both of these tickets. Each ticket features Timed Research tasks, rewards, and bonuses.

Road to Unova: Raids

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research and other raid-themed bonuses.

Timed Research rewards for Road to Unova: Raids include the following.

5 Cobalion Candy XL
5 Terrakion Candy XL
5 Virizion Candy XL
5 Tornadus Candy XL
5 Thundurus Candy XL
10 Reshiram Candy
10 Zekrom Candy
5 Landorus Candy XL
25 Genesect Candy XL
Black and White Joggers avatar item

Plus, enjoy the following bonuses.

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
1 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
1 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers 31+)
2× Stardust from Raid Battles
1 additional Raid Pass from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms each day

Road to Unova: Hatch

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research and other Egg hatching–themed bonuses.

Timed Research rewards for Road to Unova: Hatch include encounters with the following Pokémon.

Maractus
Sigilyph
Bouffalant

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research rewards for Road to Unova: Hatch will also include the following avatar item.

Black and White Hoodie

Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy the following bonuses.

2× Hatch XP
2× Hatch Candy
2× Hatch Stardust

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with these Timed Research opportunities must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Road to Unova tickets will only be available for purchase from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Bonuses will remain active until Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Servine
Pignite
Dewott

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pokémon appearing in five-star raids will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for one day each on the following schedule.
One-Star Raids:
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott

Three-Star Raids:
Druddigon

Five-Star Raids: Monday, February 24, 2025:
Genesect*
Genesect (Shock Drive)
Genesect (Burn Drive)
Genesect (Chill Drive)
Genesect (Douse Drive)

Genesect encountered in raids will know the Normal-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Normal): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Shock Drive) encountered in raids will know the Electric-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Electric): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Burn Drive) encountered in raids will know the Fire-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Fire): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Chill Drive) encountered in raids will know the Ice-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Ice): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Genesect (Douse Drive) encountered in raids will know the Water-type Charged Attack Techno Blast.
Techno Blast (Water): Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 120 power.

Five-Star Raids: Tuesday, February 25, 2025:
Cobalion
Terrakion
Virizion

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Sacred Sword.
Sacred Sword: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 50 power.

Five-Star Raids: Wednesday, February 26, 2025:
Therian Forme Tornadus
Therian Forme Thundurus
Therian Forme Landorus

Tornadus encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Bleakwind Storm.
Bleakwind Storm: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 150 power.

Thundurus encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Wildbolt Storm.
Wildbolt Storm: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 150 power.

Landorus encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Sandsear Storm.
Sandsear Storm: Trainer Battles: 60 power. Gyms and raids: 150 power.

Five-Star Raids: Thursday, February 27, 2025:
Reshiram*

Reshiram encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Fusion Flare.
Fusion Flare, 2025: Trainer Battles: 90 power. Gyms and raids: 140 power.

Five-Star Raids: Friday, February 28, 2025:
Zekrom*

Zekrom encountered in raids will know the Charged Attack Fusion Bolt.
Fusion Bolt: Trainer Battles: 90 power. Gyms and raids: 140 power.

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

New Special Backgrounds!

Trainers who participate in five-star raids during the Road to Unova event will have a chance of receiving new Special Backgrounds after making a successful catch. These souvenir backgrounds will appear on the Pokémon’s summary page, showing when the Pokémon was caught and commemorating your adventures leading up to Pokémon GO Tour!

The Road to Unova event will feature two Special Backgrounds for you to collect—one inspired by Pokémon Black Version and one inspired by Pokémon White Version.

• Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Therian Forme Landorus, and Genesect can have either background.
• Therian Forme Tornadus and Reshiram can have a background inspired by Pokémon Black Version
• Therian Forme Thundurus and Zekrom can have a background inspired by Pokémon White Version.

Plus, when you fuse a Zekrom or Reshiram that has a Special Background with a Kyurem that has a Special Background of the opposite color, available during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, the fused Black Kyurem or White Kyurem will have its own variant background!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Roggenrola
Timburr
Karrablast
Shelmet
Larvesta

: If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28, 2025.
• There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Saturday, March 1, to Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Timed Research

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed Timed Research will be available. Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon, obtained in the following order.

Terrakion
Cobalion
Virizion
Therian Forme Tornadus
Therian Forme Thundurus
Therian Forme Landorus
Genesect
Genesect (Burn Drive)
Genesect (Douse Drive)
Genesect (Shock Drive)
Genesect (Chill Drive)

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Note: Pokémon obtained from this Timed Research won’t have Special Backgrounds.

Field Research Tasks

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following Pokémon.

Snivy
Tepig
Oshawott
Roggenrola
Timburr
Karrablast
Shelmet

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

New Avatar Items and Stickers

The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

Black Kyurem Wings
White Kyurem Backpack

The following new avatar item will be available for free as a Tour Pass reward!

GO Tour 2025 Tee

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, February 24, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

A Visual Update to the Pokédex

Get ready for a new way to navigate and experience the Pokédex in Pokémon GO! The Pokédex is getting a comprehensive visual update just in time for your GO Tour: Unova collection adventures!

These changes are aimed at helping Trainers more easily identify which Pokémon they already possess and which Pokémon they’ve yet to collect. Take advantage of the updates to help make sure you’ve caught all available Pokémon during GO Tour: Unova—and beyond!

Update to Pokémon Encounters

Prepare for more Pokémon encounters ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova! In efforts to improve access to gameplay for Trainers in the lead up to GO Tour: Unova, you may notice Pokémon appearing in a greater variety of areas.

With this update, Pokémon will appear in even more places than before. In densely populated, rural, suburban, or rapidly expanding areas, this may increase the number of both Pokémon encounters and areas where Pokémon appear overall.

As you prepare for GO Tour: Unova, we hope this update will make your Pokémon GO journey even more exciting. Thank you for continuing to explore with us!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/road-to-unova-event/