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Road to Sinnoh

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It's almost time for Pokemon Go Tour: Sinnoh! One of two big events on the Pokemon Go yearly calendar, we've already got a lot to look forward to in the near future, and Niantic is ready to prep us with some additional bonuses before the festivities begin. With a free component and 2 tickets, we've got the potential to get a lot of bonuses during this event if the paid portion isn't an issue.

Road to Sinnoh

Event Start Event End
February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time February 23, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. local time
  • 1/2 Hatch Distance
  • The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 from Monday, February 19 to Thursday, February 22.
  • Remote Raids will be unlimited from Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25.
  • Event-themed Field Research will be available
  • The following Pokemon will be available via Timed Research during the event:
  • A selection of Pokemon will spawn more frequently in the wild
  • A selection of Pokemon will be available in raids. Among them, several Five Star bosses will have limited daily runs:
    • Darkrai will be available on February 19
    • Cresselia will be available on February 20
    • Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will be available on February 21
    • Heatran will be available on February 22
    • Giratina - Origin Forme will be available on February 23 
  • A selection of Pokemon will be available from 2km Eggs collected during the event

Paid Tickets

In conjunction with the free event outlined above, players will also have 2 paid tickets available, and it will be possible to purchase one or both for $5.00 or local equivalent currency each.

Road to Sinnoh: Raids Ticket

  • +5,000 XP from raids
  • +1 Candy from Raid catches
  • +1 Raid Pass from spinning Gyms each day
  • The following items will also be available:
    • 10 Dialga Candy
    • 10 Palkia Candy
    • 5 Heatran Candy XL
    • 5 Giratina Candy XL
    • 5 Cresselia Candy XL
    • 5 Darkrai Candy XL
    • Eevee Fan Mask Avatar Item

Road to Sinnoh: Hatch Ticket

  • 2x Hatch XP
  • 2x Hatch Candy
  • 2x Hatch Stardust
  • Players will be given the Pikachu Fan Mask Avatar Item
  • Players will be able to encounter three different regional Pokemon

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Trainers,

It’s time for a Sinnoh celebration! Before Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global kicks off for Trainers around the world, jump into some Sinnoh-inspired fun during the Road to Sinnoh event!

Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles can get the party started even sooner! Check out the event site for more details on how to attend. Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global is a free event available to all Trainers on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Learn more about the event here!

Road to Sinnoh

Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 23, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Road to Sinnoh Paid Tickets

Enhance your journey to Sinnoh with new event tickets! Enjoy additional bonuses, event-themed Timed Research, and new avatar items—perfect for Trainers who want to make the most of this Sinnoh celebration. Trainers taking part in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global on February 24 and 25 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 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can purchase either one or both of these tickets. Each ticket features unique Timed Research tasks, rewards, and bonuses.

Road to Sinnoh: Raids

For US$5.00 (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 Sinnoh: Raids include the following.

10 Dialga Candy
10 Palkia Candy
5 Heatran Candy XL
5 Giratina Candy XL
5 Cresselia Candy XL
5 Darkrai Candy XL
Eevee Fan Mask

Plus, enjoy the following bonuses.

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
1 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in raids
2 additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms each day

Road to Sinnoh: Hatch

For US$5.00 (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 Sinnoh: Hatch include encounters with the following Pokémon.

Pachirisu

Chatot

Carnivine

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

Timed Research rewards for Road to Sinnoh: Hatch will also include the following avatar item.

Pikachu Fan Mask

Plus, 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, February 25, 2024, 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.

Please note that the Road to Sinnoh tickets will only be available for purchase in the in-game shop from Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Bonuses will remain active until Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Turtwig

Hoothoot wearing a New Year’s outfit

Chimchar

Piplup

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Grotle

Monferno

Prinplup

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. The Pokémon appearing in five-star raids each day will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time that day.

one-star eggOne-Star Raids

Turtwig

Chimchar

Squirtle wearing a party hat

Piplup

Three-Star Raids

Grotle

Monferno

Prinplup

Five-Star Raids: Monday, February 19

Darkrai

Five-Star Raids: Tuesday, February 20

Cresselia

Five-Star Raids: Wednesday, February 21

Asia-Pacific: Uxie

Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: Mesprit

The Americas and Greenland: Azelf

Five-Star Raids: Thursday, February 22

Heatran

Five-Star Raids: Friday, February 23

Origin Forme Giratina

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Budew

Chingling

Bonsly

Happiny

Munchlax

Riolu

Mantyke

If you’re lucky, you may encounter 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 10 from Monday, February 19 to Thursday, February 22, 2024.

There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Timed Research

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.

Heatran

Origin Forme Giratina

Cresselia

Darkrai

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

Field Research tasks

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to earn items that will help you prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global!

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!

Giratina Helmet
Giratina Wings
Giratina Jacket
Diamond Clan Outfit
Diamond Clan Boots
Pearl Clan Outfit
Pearl Clan Boots
Team Galactic Outfit

The following new avatar item will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

GO Tour 2024 Tee

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, February 19, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team

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