April 2026 GO Pass: Entei, Entei variocolor, and Lucky Memory

Quick summary

The April GO Pass for Pokémon GO arrives with Entei as the headline, rewards for leveling up, and a points-uncapped event on specific days. We explain the dates, the mechanics of the GO Pass deluxe, and how Lucky Memory works as the month’s final reward.

The main points

The April GO Pass is already available in Pokémon GO and includes rewards tied to progress by levels, along with a special track for earning GO Points. In this edition, Entei appears in the Pass’s encounters section.

Dates and time of the April GO Pass

The April GO Pass and its GO Pass deluxe version can be purchased and completed within these dates (local time):

The rewards associated with the Pass must be claimed within the specified period; those that are unlocked expire on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 (local time).

• Start: Tuesday April 7 at 10:00
• End: Tuesday May 5 at 10:00

How to get the Pass: automatic and deluxe version

Trainers receive the April GO Pass automatically on Tuesday April 7 at 10:00 (local time). As you progress through the Pass, you’ll be able to collect GO Points and level up to earn additional rewards up to May 5 at the same time.

To enhance the experience, there are payment options:

All prices are in USD or its local currency equivalent.

GO Points uncapped track: when to take advantage

During a specific weekend, the game removes the daily points restriction for the Pass. There will be no daily limit on the amount of GO Points you can earn during:

• Saturday, May 2 starting at 00:00
• until Sunday, May 3 at 23:59 (local time)

Featured Pass rewards: Entei and progression items

By completing the Pass tasks and advancing levels, rewards are unlocked, including an encounter with Entei. You’ll also see items like Star Dust PX and Max Particles, plus other surprises.

In addition, if you upgrade to the GO Pass deluxe, you’ll get extra rewards such as:

\*With a bit of luck, you may find a variocolor.

• Lucky Memory
• A super incubator
• Additional encounters with more Pokémon

Main milestone bonus: gifts, incense, and incubations

The Pass includes bonuses that activate when you reach level milestones. These are the announced levels and effects:

Extra bonus if you have the deluxe Pass

Upgrading to the GO Pass deluxe boosts some milestones:

• Level 1 – Level 25
• Open up to 40 gifts per day
• Receive up to 125 gifts per day from spinning PokéStops and Gyms photo disks
• Keep 10 more gifts in the Gift Bag
• Level 2 – Level 50
• Double duration of daily Adventure Incense
• Level 3 – Level 75
• More Star Dust and PX from hatching Eggs
• Receive up to 150 gifts per day for spinning photo disks
• Keep up to 20 more gifts in the Bag
• Lucky Memory (returns as the final reward of the Tour deluxe Pass during this month)

Lucky Memory: how it works and when it expires

Lucky Memory is a one-time-use item. It lets you turn a friend in your list into a Lucky Friendship, even if you still haven’t shared a best friendship yet.

When you use it:

Usage restrictions and condition:

If you don’t want other Trainers to use Lucky Memories with you, you can disable the permission from the Options page.

• the item puts the chosen friend and you into a Lucky status
• when you make the next trade, both Pokémon become Lucky Pokémon
• after the trade, the Lucky Friendship status is removed
• It stays in your Bag for a limited time: the April Pass Lucky Memory expires on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 23:59 (local time), no matter when you claim it.
• You must share at least one Best Friendship with the Trainer you want to use it with.
• You can’t use it with a Trainer you already share a Lucky Friendship with.
• Using it does not change the distance needed to complete a trade.

Where to buy the deluxe Pass and what the activation includes?

The GO Pass deluxe is also available in the Pokémon GO Online Store. The purchased content is activated as soon as the GO Pass begins.

When upgrading the April GO Pass deluxe (or deluxe + 10 levels) in the store, you receive the following as a gift:

The store also offers an Ultrapack of the April GO Pass deluxe (web-exclusive) that includes a gift with purchase:

• 10 Ultra Balls
• 5 Max Revives
• 1 premium battle pass
• 5 Max Potions
• 20 Ultra Balls
• 10 Max Revives
• 10 Max Potions
• 2 premium battle passes
• 1 Incubator and 1 super incubator

How to plan your progress before the rewards end

To avoid missing rewards:

With these dates clearly in mind, you can organize your play pace and make the most of the points-uncapped weekend of GO Points to level up more easily during the April GO Pass.

• Complete Pass tasks between April 7 and May 5 (local time).
• Remember that what you unlock expires on May 7 at 10:00 (local time).
• If you plan to use the Lucky Memory, keep in mind its May 12 expiration at 23:59 (local time).