Pokemon GO Unveils Road to Unova Journey with Legendary Raid Lineup
Trainers gear up for an epic celebration featuring Unova region Pokemon and special raid encounters.
Pokemon GO is setting the stage for an exciting celebration with the Road to Unova event, scheduled to begin February 24 at 10 am local time. This special event serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated GO Tour 2025, featuring a rich array of activities and Pokemon encounters from the Unova region.
The celebration kicks off with in-person activities in Los Angeles and New Taipei City on February 21-23. These locations will feature seasonal Pokemon spawns, special Unown encounters through Incense, and varied egg hatches across 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km distances.
During the Road to Unova event, trainers worldwide can encounter Unova starter Pokemon in the wild, including Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, along with chances to find their evolved forms. The event introduces an impressive raid schedule featuring powerful legendary Pokemon, including all Genesect variants, the Swords of Justice trio, and the Forces of Nature in their Therian forms.
Road to Unova Brings Special Features and Bonuses
The event comes packed with various features, including the debut of Shiny Meloetta through special Masterwork Research. Players can obtain a free Pokemon GO Tour Pass, with a deluxe version available for $14.99 that includes a Victini encounter. Two additional ticket options priced at $4.99 each offer specialized benefits for raids and egg hatching.
Event bonuses include halved egg hatching distances and an increased Remote Raid Pass limit of 20. New 2 km eggs will contain Pokemon like Roggenrola, Timburr, Karrablast, Shelmet, and Larvesta. The event will also feature themed Field Research tasks and limited-time avatar items and stickers.
A highlight of the event is the five-star raid schedule, featuring legendary Pokemon with signature moves. Reshiram will appear with Fusion Flare, while Zekrom will know Fusion Bolt. The various Genesect forms will each possess different versions of Techno Blast, corresponding to their drive types.
The global celebration will continue with Pokemon GO Tour: Unova – Global on March 1 and 2, offering worldwide trainers access to discounted trades and special Unova-themed spawns, eggs, and raid encounters.