Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos – A Deep Dive into Super Mega Raids and Event Bonuses
Pokémon Go’s annual Go Tour event is underway, focusing this year on the Kalos region. Running February 28th and March 1st, from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m. Local time, the event introduces Super Mega Raids alongside Mega Malamar, Mega Victreebell, and Mega Dragonite.
What are Super Mega Raids?
This year’s Go Tour marks the debut of Super Mega Raids, a new tier of raid battles featuring incredibly powerful Pokémon. These raids require significant coordination and strong teams to overcome, offering unique rewards for successful completion.
Event Bonuses for All Players
Even without purchasing a ticket, players can enjoy several bonuses during the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos:
- Mega-Evolved Pokémon receive a CP boost.
- Egg hatch distance is halved for eggs incubated during the event.
- Players can make up to six Special Trades per day.
- Stardust costs for trades are halved.
- Flabébé appears more frequently in routes (though color variations remain region-locked).
- Players can collect Zygarde Cells from up to 25 routes per day.
- Pokémon caught in raids have a chance of having Special Backgrounds.
- Unown K, A, L, O, and S spawn from Incense.
Ticket Perks: Enhanced Experience for $9.99
For $9.99, players can unlock additional benefits:
- Increased chance of encountering shiny Pokémon.
- Snapshot encounters with Latias (Saturday) and Latios (Sunday).
- Timed Research offering region-exclusive Furfrou trims.
- Branching Special Research leading to encounters with Xerneas or Yveltal.
- Masterwork Research rewarding a shiny Diancie.
Rotating Habitat Schedule: Maximizing Your Catch Rate
The Go Tour features three rotating habitats throughout the eight-hour event. From 1 p.m. To 2 p.m. And 5 p.m. To 6 p.m., all Pokémon from all habitats will spawn, providing opportunities to catch any missed Pokémon.
Central Village (10-11 a.m., 2-3 p.m.)
Expect to encounter Bulbasaur, Pidgey, Eevee, Treecko, Ralts, Chespin, Bunnelby, Fletchling, Skiddo, Furfrou, Spritzee, Swirlix, Helioptile, Dedenne, and Noibat.
Coastal Laboratory (12-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m.)
Look out for Charmander, Scyther, Eevee, Torchic, Absol, Fennekin, Litleo, Pancham, Furfrou, Espurr, Carbink, Phantump, Pumpkaboo, Bergmite, and Noibat.
Mountain Manor (11 a.m. Until 12 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)
This habitat features Squirtle, Eevee, Mudkip, Froakie, Furfrou, Inkay, Binacle, Skrelp, Clauncher, Tyrunt, Amaura, Goomy, and Noibat.
Mega Raid Schedule: Plan Your Battles
Mega Raids will rotate hourly throughout the event. Here’s the schedule:
| Time | Saturday, Feb. 28 | Sunday, March 1 |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Mega Victreebell, Mega Dragonite | Mega Malamar, Mega Dragonite |
| 10 a.m. | Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y | Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert |
| 11 a.m. | Mega Pidgeot | Mega Scizor |
| 12 p.m. | Mega Garchomp | Mega Tyranitar |
| 1 p.m. | Mega Gardevoir, Mega Gallade | Mega Absol |
| 2 p.m. | Mega Kangaskhan | Mega Heracross |
| 3 p.m. | Mega Venusaur, Mega Blastoise | Mega Metagross |
| 4 p.m. | Mega Lucario | Mega Salamence |
| 5 p.m. | Mega Latias | Mega Latios |
Egg Hatch Details
Eggs obtained during the event may hatch:
| 2 km | 5 km | 10 km |
|---|---|---|
| Larvitar | Flabébé | Kangaskhan |
| Bagon | Heracross | |
| Beldum | Hawlucha | |
| Gible | Klefki |
FAQ
Q: What is a Super Mega Raid?
A: A new, more challenging raid tier featuring incredibly powerful Mega Pokémon.
Q: Is the ticket required to participate in the event?
A: No, but the ticket unlocks exclusive bonuses and research tasks.
Q: What are the regional Pokémon available in 10km eggs?
A: Kangaskhan, Heracross, Hawlucha, and Klefki.
Q: When are all Pokémon from all habitats spawning?
A: From 1 p.m. To 2 p.m. And 5 p.m. To 6 p.m. Local time.
Don’t miss out on the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos! Prepare your teams, gather your friends, and embark on an adventure filled with exciting raids, rare Pokémon, and valuable rewards.