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Pokémon Go Tour: Unova

The Pokémon Go Tour: Unova event is a fun and exciting celebration for fans of the Pokémon franchise. This special event will take place over the weekend on March 1 and 2, and it will feature rotating habitats, exciting bonuses, and new Pokémon from the Unova region.

Event Highlights

The primary focus of this event is the Unova region, drawing inspiration from the mainline games, including Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. Players can expect many perks and features that enhance their gaming experience during the event.

Free and Paid Bonuses

While many features of the event are accessible for free, there are also optional paid bonuses for those looking to enhance their experience. Here’s a summary of what players can expect:

Paid Bonuses: Players can purchase special tickets during the "Road to Unova" event that boosts XP and Stardust from hatching eggs and taking part in raids. There is also a deluxe Go Tour Pass available for additional rewards.
Free Features: A vast array of benefits is available without a paywall, allowing all players to join in on the fun.

This event gives players an excellent chance to complete their Unova Pokédex by capturing Pokémon they may still be missing. Additionally, players can obtain a Black and White Kyurem with fusion, marking its debut during this event.

Pokémon Go Tour: Unova Event Bonuses

Here’s a closer look at the various bonuses and perks during the Pokémon Go Tour: Unova event:

Rotating Raid Targets: Expect to encounter specific Pokémon with unique backgrounds inspired by the mainline Unova games.
Egg Hatching: All eggs placed in incubators will have their hatch distance halved during the event. This encourages players to hatch more Pokémon quickly.
Remote Raids: There will be no limit on remote raids throughout the weekend, allowing for expanded gameplay opportunities.
Special Trades: Players can perform up to six special trades each day over the weekend.
Reduced Stardust for Trading: The Stardust cost for trading Pokémon will be halved, making it easier to trade with friends.
Party Play Rewards: Players participating in Party Play can earn additional Pokémon, including Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant.
Unova Pokémon Legacy Moves: Unova region Pokémon will learn their legacy moves when evolved during the event.

These bonuses, combined with the “It’s Not Over Yet” Special Research task, will provide valuable rewards, including candy and fusion energy for legendary Pokémon.

Rotating Habitat Schedule

The event will present four habitats, each featuring different Pokémon spawns. Each habitat will be available at specified times throughout the day:

1. Winter Caverns (10-11 a.m., 2-3 p.m.)

Oshawott
Woobat
Tirtouga
Axew
And others!

2. Spring Soiree (11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)

Snivy
Munna
Cottonee
Petilil
And more!

3. Summer Vacation (12-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m.)

Tepig
Lillipup
Pidove
Emolga
And additional Pokémon!

4. Autumn Masquerade (1-2 p.m., 5-6 p.m.)

Patrat
Purrloin
Yamask
Gothita
And others!

When using incense, players can also encounter specific Pokémon like Unown A, N, O, U, and V regardless of the habitat.

Egg Hatches

Throughout the Pokémon Go Tour: Unova event, players can hatch various Pokémon from eggs, including:

Roggenrola
Timburr
Karrablast
Shelmet
Larvesta

These Pokémon will appear more frequently, especially for players looking to expand their Pokédex.

Special Legacy Moves

During this event, certain Pokémon will learn powerful legacy moves upon evolution. Notable examples include:

Servine evolving into Serperior with the move Frenzy Plant.
Pignite evolving into Emboar with Blast Burn.
Dewott evolving into Samurott with Hydro Cannon.

These special moves can significantly enhance each Pokémon’s ability in battles.

Field Research and Rewards

Players can also participate in various Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops during the event. Tasks may include:

Powering up Pokémon types for encounters with unique Pokémon.
Catching different species for research rewards.

Additionally, there are “enigma” research tasks that require capturing various Pokémon first discovered in Unova and offer themed rewards.

Raid Targets

The Pokémon available in raids during the event will include both one-star and five-star raids with limited-time Pokémon, including special Pikachu wearing the Unova protagonists’ hats and legendary Pokémon like Reshiram and Zekrom.

Whether you’re looking to complete your Pokédex or simply enjoy the thrill of catching new Pokémon, the Pokémon Go Tour: Unova event promises to be a memorable experience for all players. With rotating habitats, unique spawns, and exciting bonuses, this event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow trainers and dive into the joy of Pokémon.