Key event details:
What is the difference between Pokémon GO Tour: Johto and Pokémon GO Tour: Live?
While Pokémon GO Tour: Johto and Pokémon GO Tour: Live are both part of the Pokémon GO Tour celebration, they are separate events with unique gameplay elements, bonuses and featured Pokémon.
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Johto is the global celebration of the Johto region. This event is open to all Trainers and can be played wherever you are. Purchasing a ticket will allow Trainers to experience more of what the event has to offer. There are also components to this event that can be experienced without purchasing a ticket.
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Live is an in-person event held only in specific cities. Trainers must purchase a ticket to attend and must be present in the location to experience the event. There is no free or global gameplay component to this event.

Pokémon GO Tour: Johto

How do I purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Johto?
Tickets to Pokémon GO Tour: Johto are available in the in-app Shop. Tickets can’t be purchased with PokéCoins. For detailed information about Pokémon GO Tour: Johto, please see our official blog.
To purchase a Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Ticket:
  1. Tap the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto image in the Events section of the Shop.
  2. Tap the “Buy” button.
  3. You’ll then see a pop-up indicating that you’ve received a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Johto.
  4. Tap “OK” and you’ll find the ticket in your Item Bag.
A few days before the event, you’ll receive a medal for participation. You will also be asked to choose between the Gold Version and Silver Version of the event.
When you open the app during the event, you’ll receive access to the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto experience, including the accompanying Special Research story event, wherever you are. You’ll have to open the app during the specified event time to collect the Special Research.
After you’ve collected the Special Research, you can complete it at any time. The ticket to this event is nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).
You can purchase tickets until the end of the event. Keep in mind that if you purchase your ticket after the event starts, you may miss out on some of the earlier content.
I don’t want to buy a ticket, can I still participate?
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. Some Pokémon originally discovered in Johto that are usually exclusive to certain regions in the world will also be appearing in raids worldwide.
  • Pokémon such as Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Togepi will be hatching from 2 km Eggs you receive by spinning PokéStops.
  • You’ll be able to complete Timed Research related to Trainer Battles.
  • Certain Pokémon, when evolved during the event period, will know a move previously released on their Community Day.
Learn more about what’s available in the ticketed and non-ticketed experience on our blog.
What is the difference between Gold and Silver?

Pokémon GO Tour: Johto will feature different versions of the ticketed experience, each with version-exclusive Pokémon. To complete the event’s Collection Challenges, you’ll need to trade with friends who have the other event version.

Version-exclusive Pokémon will be attracted to Incense during event hours. Additionally, you’ll have a greater chance of encountering certain Shiny Pokémon depending on which version you choose, as outlined below.
Once you choose your event version, you can’t change it, so pick carefully! Note that you’ll pick your version closer to the event date, so don’t worry about choosing right now.
For detailed information about event details for each version, please see our official blog.
What are the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Research options?
Timed Research
If you purchase a ticket to the global Pokémon GO Tour: Johto event by the following dates, you’ll also receive access to the Season of Heritage’s January and February Timed Research!
  • Purchase by Monday, January 10, 2022 local time, to get both the January and February Timed Research.
  • Purchase by Thursday, February 10, 2022 local time, to get only the February Timed Research.
Note: To claim January Timed Research you must login to the app between January 1-10 and to claim the February Timed Research you must login to the app between February 1-10.
Only Pokémon GO Tour: Johto ticket holders will receive the complimentary Timed Research.
Special 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 the special move – Magical Leaf.
Once you complete the Special Research, you’ll be able to access an exclusive Masterwork Research story. This will test your skills as a Trainer and is intended to be worked on over a long period of time.
I purchased a GO Tour: Johto ticket but it hasn’t appeared in my account

It may take up to 72 hours for your purchase to appear in your account. If it has been longer than 72 hours and you still don’t see your GO Tour: Johto ticket, please reach out to our in-app support for assistance.

How can I get a refund or transfer my ticket to someone else?
Pokémon GO Tour: Johto tickets are non refundable or transferable to other accounts.*
*Subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service.

Pokémon GO Tour: Live

How do I purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Live?
Tickets to Pokémon GO Tour: Live are available through the Pokémon GO Tour website or by tapping on the Events tab in the Pokémon GO app. Event gameplay will be available only at the live event locations on the specified date and time. For more information about GO Tour: Live, please see our official blog.
Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Where are the Pokémon GO Tour: Live events?
The Pokémon GO Tour: Live event will be held at the following locations on February 27th, 2022 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. local time. Event gameplay for Pokémon GO: Live ticket holders will be available only at these physical locations on the specified date and time. If you purchase a ticket but attempt  to play outside of these locations, you will not be able to access any event content.
  • Monterrey, Mexico at Parque Fundidora
  • Kaohsiung, Taiwan at the Taiwan Lantern Festival
Can I play on both Saturday and Sunday?
Tickets to play on both Saturday and Sunday are sold separately. Trainers can participate in both days by purchasing tickets to both Pokémon GO Tour: Johto and the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Live events.
Please keep in mind that event gameplay for Pokémon GO: Live ticket holders will be available only at GO Tour: Live physical locations on the specified date and time. If you purchase a ticket but attempt to play outside of these locations, you will not be able to access any event content.
Only Pokémon GO Tour: Johto ticket holders will be able to select a Gold Version or Silver Version on Saturday, February 26th. Purchasing both a Global and Live ticket will not allow you to play both versions.
If I attend one of the GO Tour: Live events, can I bring an unticketed friend or family member with me?
You are able to bring unticketed friends or family members into the event location with you, however they will not experience any of the gameplay for ticketed players.
Please keep in mind that access to our live event space for unticketed players is subject to change based on local Covid-19 compliance directives. All persons must follow local and event health and safety ordinances.
If I have a GO Tour: Live ticket and leave the event space, can I still play?
Event gameplay for Pokémon GO: Live ticket holders will be available only at Pokémon GO Tour: Live physical locations on the specified date and time. If you purchase a ticket but attempt to play outside of these locations, you will not be able to access any event content outside of the citywide raids. You will still have access to non-event Pokémon GO gameplay outside of the Pokémon GO Tour: Live physical event spaces.