Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto was an event in Pokémon GO to celebrate the Kanto region.[1] Trainers can experience additional features-Red or Green version of the event after purchasing the US$ 11.99 ticket.
Since the event started, there are numerous reports of gaining full access of the event for free.[2] Niantic announced a bonus event will be available for all paid ticket holders.[3]
Ticketed-version features
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Global, February 20, 2021
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Global, February 20, 2021
Early-purchase bonus
- Receive January 2021 Community Day Special Research for free if buy before January 13th, 2021, 23:59 PST
- Receive February 2021 Community Day Special Research for free if buy before February 3rd, 2021, 23:59 PST
Featured Pokémon
New 
Each version featured exclusive spawning on incenses. All the incense-exclusive Pokémon had increased shiny chance:
Red Version:
Green Version:
Pokémon in wildThe event was divided into five different location-themed hour blocks. Details are listed on the Free features section below. Each paid version had a increased shiny chance for different species:
Red Version:
Green Version:
These Pokémon could photobomb once per day during the event:
Special Research
Ticket holders who played the game during the event were granted the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Special Research. Completing these tasks awards an encounter with a Shiny Ditto and access to the All-in-One #151 Special Research. Completing All-in-One #151 awards an encounter with a Shiny Mew.
Collection Challenges
Collection ChallengesTo complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon before February 28th, 2021 at 7:59 p.m (local time).
Red Version players could catch this on Incense. Green Version players require trading to obtain the Pokémon.
Green Version players could catch this on Incense. Red Version players require trading to obtain the Pokémon.
Avatar items
Stickers
New stickersThese stickers were released at the start of the event:
Shop special offer
Special shop offersThese offers were available from the shop during the event for the ticket holders:
Free features
The reduced cost of trading is listed below:[5]
| Level | Regular Pokémon | Shiny or Legendary Pokémon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | New | Registered | New | |
| Good Friend | 100 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Great Friend | 100 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 400,000 |
| Ultra Friend | 100 | 800 | 800 | 40,000 |
| Best Friend | 100 | 400 | 400 | 20,000 |
Featured Pokémon
Themed-spawn
The event was divided into five different location-themed hour blocks, during which Pokémon from the corresponding Collection Challenge would appear in the wild. The last two hours of the event (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) included all Pokémon from the prior hours.[6][7]
| Theme | Time | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet Town | 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
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| Pewter City | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
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| Cerulean City | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| Fuchsia City | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
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| Pokémon League | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
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These Raid Bosses were available during the event. All Raid Eggs only took 5 minutes to hatch, and the Raid time was 25 minutes.
3rd Tier
4th Tier
5th Tier
Exclusive move
In order to obtain Surf, Last Resort, Hurricane, Thunder Shock, Sky Attack or Psystrike Trainers had to catch Pikachu, Eevee, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres or Mewtwo respectively during the event. In order to obtain Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Draco Meteor or Last Resort on Eeveelutions, Trainers had to evolve Ivysaur, Charmeleon, Wartortle, Dragonair or Eevee into Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Dragonite or the corresponding Eeveelution respectively during the event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attacks.
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Field Research event tasks
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Timed Research
GO Tour Kanto: Defeat All ChallengersGO Tour Kanto: Defeat All Challengers Timed Research was available during the event:
Avatar items
GO Tour Challengers
During the event, eight Trainer characters were available in-game map to battle. They had a theme for their teams and were chosen by a contest held by Niantic in January.[8][9] Several Poké Balls and Berries would be rewarded if the player defeated them.
| Trainer | Pokémon Lineup |
|---|---|
| CashmereFeline |    |
| DieCurryWurst |  |
| enjoyryde |    |
| Juanevoli |   |
| LenTao9 |  |
| MalibuLeo |    |
| oneslapguy |  |
| Telli9 | |
Gallery
References
- ↑ Celebrate Pokémon’s anniversary with a brand-new event—Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-12-09.
- ↑ I didn’t buy the ticket but appear to have full access to the event. Has this happened to anyone else?. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2021-02-20.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, Thanks for your patience while we looked into the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto ticket issues. We will be hosting a bonus event for all paid ticket holders at a later date. Please stay tuned for details.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2021-02-20.
- ↑ Kanto Tour Bonus Candy Numbers. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2021-02-28.
- ↑ GameMaster Update 19-02-21 - Trading Cost Reduction. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2021-02-28.
- ↑ Are you ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto? Learn more about what to expect from the event!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2021-02-19.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto FAQ. Niantic Support. Retrieved on 2021-02-19.
- ↑ Make your childhood dream come true and become a character in a Pokémon game. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2021-02-20.
- ↑ Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Contest Official Rules. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2021-02-20.
