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New details revealed for Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos!

Trainers,

In just a few short days, we’ll be kicking off Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos with in-person events in Tainan and Los Angeles, followed by the weeklong Road to Kalos event and worldwide finale, Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global! To get you ready for your upcoming Kalos-inspired adventure, we’ve got a few more exciting updates to share with you. Read on for the latest GO Tour news!

At Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Tainan and Los Angeles

Tickets are still available for both in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos events!

A limited number of tickets for the in-person Pokémon GO Tour Kalos events in Tainan and Los Angeles are still available! Join the real-world adventures and get early access to this year’s Pokémon GO Tour debuts!

Already purchased your tickets? There’s still time to evolve your Kalos-inspired fun with additional add-ons! You can enhance your event bonuses, add additional days of gameplay, and take part in the all-new Mega Night experience! Ticket add-ons will be active Friday, February 20, through Sunday, February 22, 2026. That means you can take advantage of these bonuses all weekend!

Plus, Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles can still pre-order their event merchandise! Reserve your merchandise now and pick it up when you arrive at the Rose Bowl Stadium!

Learn more and purchase your tickets and add-ons here.

Preview your event maps now!

You can get a head start on planning your visit by downloading and viewing the event map in advance.

Extra tips for arriving at Rose Bowl Stadium

To maximize your day, we recommend Trainers explore all of their options for arriving at Rose Bowl Stadium, including rideshare and public transit. Read the event FAQ for more information on the best ways to arrive at Rose Bowl Stadium.

Parking at Rose Bowl Stadium must be purchased in advance of Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles. Limited parking will be available on event days. Parking is available for purchase here.

Check out what’s coming to Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos!

New music, avatar items, and so much more!

There’s still time to pick up your Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global ticket!

Looking to enhance your GO Tour adventure with exclusive Special Research, additional bonuses, and an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon? Purchase an event ticket from the Pokémon GO Web Store! By purchasing an event ticket, you’ll also receive Masterwork Research that leads to an encounter with Shiny Diancie!

This year’s Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global ticket is being offered at a special price to celebrate Pokémon GO’s upcoming 10-year anniversary, so be sure to take advantage of this pricing and join us for this exciting GO Tour!

Experience the World Premiere of New Music

Get ready for new pieces of featured music inspired by Pokémon X and Pokémon Y! This music was composed by Junichi Masuda, Pokémon video game series composer and Chief Creative Fellow of The Pokémon Company! You’ll be able to hear the new music while walking on the map, catching Pokémon, and taking on Xerneas and Yveltal in Raid Battles!

Xerneas or Yveltal? Select your event medal in new Special Research.

During Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, ticket-holding Trainers will be able to pick between two Special Research paths: X Version and Y Version. The path you pick will determine certain rewards and bonuses!

In this branching Special Research, you’ll choose to pursue either the X Version medal or the Y Version medal. Trainers who complete their event Special Research will receive an encounter with a Xerneas that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon X or an Yveltal that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon Y, depending on the path chosen!

To get the most out of these bonuses, be sure to start the An X-ceptional Yarn Special Research as soon as it becomes available. This Special Research will be available beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Trainers who choose the X Version path.

  • Receive Xerneas-themed Special Research rewards, including an encounter with a Xerneas* that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon X.

  • Chance to receive event-themed Field Research tasks that reward encounters with Unown X*.

Trainers who choose the Y Version path.

  • Receive Yveltal-themed Special Research rewards, including an encounter with an Yveltal* that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon Y.

  • Chance to receive event-themed Field Research tasks that reward encounters with Unown Y*.

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

Ticket-holding Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Tainan or Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles can also take part in this branching Special Research, even if they’ve claimed the in-person event Special Research!

Shining surprises await

During Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, all Trainers can look forward to an increased chance of encountering Shiny costumed Pikachu, Shiny Chespin, Shiny Fennekin, and Shiny Froakie in the wild during the event. You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Honedge from raids, and Shiny Pokémon from 2 km and 10 km Eggs!

Want to increase your chance to encounter even more Shiny Pokémon in the wild? You can purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global to take advantage of this bonus and more features exclusive to ticket holders!

First look: All of the new avatar items you can collect during Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos!

All Trainers can unlock the GO Tour 2026 Tee as the first reward in the free GO Pass: Road to Kalos! Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe can unlock the Zygarde Jacket as a reward as they progress.

GO Pass: Road to Kalos and its upgraded version, GO Pass Deluxe, will be available from Monday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. local time. You can claim these avatar items and all other rewards in the GO Pass until Sunday, March 3, at 5:59 p.m. local time.

The following avatar items will be available for purchase in the in-game shop starting Monday, February 23, 2026.

Xerneas Headwear

Yveltal Coat

The Shiny Diancie T-Shirt will be available as a reward in the new Masterwork Research, included in the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global event ticket, from the in-game shop from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Masterwork Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!

New Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos stickers

Ticket-holding Trainers at the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos events in Los Angeles and Tainan will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts during event hours from Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22, 2026.

During Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global on February 28 and March 1, 2026,, all Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time daily. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 20, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 1, 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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