Introduction

Pokémon GO fans are in for a treat as the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event is set to bring the vibrant region of Unova to life in New Taipei City, Taiwan, from February 21 to February 23, 2025. This paid event promises an immersive experience where players can dive into the story of Unova, encounter a variety of Pokémon, and enjoy the community atmosphere in person.

Event Details

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova will be held daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. The event will feature a variety of bonuses and special encounters, making it a must-attend for any Pokémon GO enthusiast.

The event will kick off on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM and conclude on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Participants can expect a range of activities and bonuses, including special Pokémon encounters, increased shiny rates, and exclusive research tasks.

Event Bonuses

Players can look forward to several bonuses during the event, including:

• Increased Shiny Pokémon Encounters: A higher chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon.
• Reduced Egg Hatching Distance: Half the distance required to hatch eggs.
• Special Trades: Up to six special trades per day.
• Reduced Stardust Cost for Trades: Half the stardust cost per trade.
• Increased Raid Passes: Up to nine daily raid passes by spinning gyms.

Special Features

The event will introduce several new and exciting features, including:

• Black Kyurem and White Kyurem: These legendary Pokémon will debut in 5-star raids with the ability to fuse with Zekrom or Reshiram, respectively.
• New Shiny Pokémon: For the first time in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon will be available in their Shiny forms, including Deerling in various seasons, Maractus, Sigilyph, and Bouffalant.
• Team Rocket Encounters: Promotional PokéStops in some subway stations will feature Team Go Rocket encounters with dark Pokémon such as Roggenrola, Drilbur, Timbur, Joltik, Litwick, and Golett.
• Photobomb Encounters: Players can take snapshots during the event to encounter special Pikachu variants, including Pikachu with a fight or liza cap, or a Pikachu with a rizzo or nanci visor.
• Team Game Challenges: Completing team game challenges will reward encounters with Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant.
• Red Stripe Tangs: Encounters with Basculin in both red and blue stripe forms.
• Special Research Tasks: Access to exclusive special research tasks and temporary research for encounters with Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus in their Avatar forms.

Exclusive Encounters

Players can look forward to encountering a variety of Pokémon throughout the event, including:

• Winter Cave: Oshawott, Roggenrola, Woobat, Drilbur, Tirtouga, Minccino, Vanillite, Deerling Invierno, Joltik, Klink, Tynamo, Axew, Cubchoo, and Cryogonal.
• Spring Evening: Snivy, Pansage, Munna, Audino, Timburr, Sewaddle, Venipede, Cottonee, Petilil, Ducklett, Deerling Primavera, Foongus, Alomomola, and Ferroseed.
• Summer Vacation: Tepig, Lillipup, Pansear, Pidove, Blitzle, Tympole, Darumaka, Dwebble, Archen, Trubbish, Deerling Verano, Emolga, Stunfisk, and Rufflet.
• Autumnal Masquerade: Patrat, Purrloin, Panpour, Scraggy, Yamask, Gothita, Solosis, Deerling Otoño, Frillish, and Deino.
• Special Encounters: Pikachu with various hats and visors, and Druddigon.

Incense Encounters

During the event, several Pokémon will be attracted to incense, including:

• Unown U, N, O, V, and A in their Shiny forms.

Egg Encounters

Players can hatch various Pokémon from eggs during the event, including:

• 2 km Eggs: Roggenrola, Timburr, Karrablast, Shelmet, and Larvesta.
• 5 km Eggs: Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, Durant, and Larvesta.
• 10 km Eggs: Maractus, Sigilyph, Bouffalant, and Larvesta.
• 12 km Eggs: Sandile, Mienfoo, Pawniard, and Vullaby.

Research Tasks

The event will feature exclusive special research tasks, including:

• Exclusive Special Research: Access to the special research story of the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova (global).
• Temporary Research: Encounters with Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus in their Avatar forms.
• Shiny Meloetta: Anticipated access to master research with Shiny Meloetta.
• Field Research Tasks: Special research tasks with encounters for Pikachu with various hats and visors, Basculin in both red and blue stripe forms, and Deerling in various seasons.
• Enigmatic Field Research: Granted Pokémon meetings with a special insured background. In the city, there will be a limited number of enigmatic PokéStops.

Raids

The event will feature various raid encounters, including:

• 1-star Raids: Various Pokémon.
• 3-star Raids: Druddigon.
• 5-star Raids (changing every hour): Reshiram, Zekrom, Black Kyurem, and White Kyurem.

Additional Insights

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova in New Taipei City is set to be a groundbreaking event for the Pokémon GO community. With its immersive storyline, exclusive encounters, and community-driven activities, it promises to be an unforgettable experience for players of all levels.

For those who cannot attend in person, the event will also offer virtual participation options, allowing players from around the world to join in the fun. This inclusivity ensures that the excitement of the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova can be shared globally, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among players.

As the event approaches, fans are encouraged to prepare by stocking up on necessary items such as Poké Balls, Berries, and Raid Passes. Additionally, players should familiarize themselves with the event’s special research tasks and bonuses to maximize their experience.

With the introduction of new Shiny Pokémon and the debut of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova is poised to be one of the most anticipated events of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event offers something for everyone.