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May 2026 GO Pass: dates, key levels, and rewards
May 2026 GO Pass guide: dates, how to get Pokémon Coins, differences between GO Pass and deluxe, and rewards up to claim before June 4.
Quick summary
The May GO Pass arrives on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 (local time) and ends on the Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00. Here’s how the GO Pass deluxe works, its improvements, and milestone rewards, with deadline dates to claim them.
Key details
The May GO Pass for Pokémon GO already has a schedule: it will be available from Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 (local time) until Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 (local time). During that period, you can level up the Pass to unlock rewards and get Pokémon Coins by advancing.
Additionally, there is an upgraded paid version, the GO Pass deluxe, which speeds up progress and offers better prizes. If you want to take advantage of each stage, it’s a good idea to know the dates, how the point mechanic works, and when rewards expire.
May 2026 GO Pass dates and times
The GO Pass (and its deluxe version) will be active in these time windows:
The May 2026 GO Pass is received automatically on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 (local time).
- Start: Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 (local time)
- End: Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 (local time)
How to earn GO Points and level up
During the time it’s available, you can earn GO Points and level up the Pass to get additional rewards. Progress carries over throughout the entire period, and the daily limit is temporarily adjusted.
No daily limit on points (May 30 to May 31 bonus)
Between Saturday, May 30 at 00:00 and Sunday, May 31 at 23:59 (local time), there will be no daily limit on the amount of GO Points you can earn.
GO Pass deluxe: pricing and what changes
The GO Pass deluxe is the paid option that improves rewards and makes progress faster. There are two main paths:
| Version | Price | Improvement included |
|---|---|---|
| GO Pass deluxe | 7.99 USD | Better rewards and faster progress |
| GO Pass deluxe + 10 levels | 9.99 USD | You get 10 extra levels and automatically unlock the path up to level 11 as soon as you complete the Pass mechanic |
In both cases, the deluxe includes the rewards from the free GO Pass, in addition to the deluxe rewards.
Key advantage: you can claim rewards for levels you’ve already unlocked
As you progress through the GO Pass deluxe, you can claim the rewards for both the free and the deluxe track. It is also indicated that you can upgrade to deluxe at any time, and continue claiming rewards for levels unlocked previously.
Rewards for completing the Pass (GO Points and Pokémon Coins)
Rewards are earned by reaching levels and completing Pass tasks. The event content highlights:
Also, if you upgrade to the GO Pass deluxe, extra rewards are added, including:
Good luck note: if you’re fortunate, you might find a shiny variant.
- Encounter with Suicune
- 400 Pokémon Coins
- Star Dust, XP and Max Particles
- And many more surprises
- 1000 additional Pokémon Coins (up to a total of 1400 Pokémon Coins)
- A super incubator
- Additional encounters with more Pokémon
Bonus for main milestones: levels and deluxe improvements
The Pass unlocks bonuses when you hit milestones. These are the bonuses mentioned for the base Pass and how they change in the deluxe version.
GO Pass (base)
GO Pass deluxe (upgraded)
Deluxe boosts the bonuses at these milestones:
- Level 1 – Level 25
- You can open up to 40 gifts per day.
- You receive up to 125 gifts per day by spinning Photo Discs at PokéStops and Gyms.
- You keep 10 extra gifts in the Bag.
- Level 2 – Level 50
- Daily Adventure Incense lasts twice as long.
- Level 3 – Level 75
- More Star Dust and XP when hatching Eggs.
- You keep up to 20 extra gifts in the Bag.
Claiming and expiration: when you need to act
Pass rewards have an expiration deadline:
To avoid missing them, it’s a good idea to claim them before that time.
- They expire on Thursday, June 4 at 10:00 (local time).
Where to buy deluxe and what the gift includes
The GO Pass deluxe is also available in the Pokémon GO Online Store. If you buy it there, it activates as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Those who upgrade to the GO Pass deluxe in the store (or to the GO Pass deluxe + 10 levels) receive the following as a gift:
There is also the May GO Pass deluxe Ultrapack, which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 2 premium battle passes, 1 Incubator, and 1 super incubator as a purchase gift.
- 10 Ultra Balls
- 5 Max Revives
- 1 premium battle pass
- 5 Max Potions
Quick interest: what to check before the Pass starts
If you want to plan your progress, review these three items from the calendar:
With these dates clearly in mind, you can adjust your pace to unlock the Pass levels and take advantage of the GO Pass deluxe if you decide to upgrade.
- The Pass window runs from May 5 (10:00) to June 2 (10:00) (local time).
- The no daily limit period for GO Points is from May 30 to May 31.