Trainers, get ready! Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto has been officially announced for Pokémon GO, bringing a wave of exciting new content, exclusive rewards, and gameplay opportunities that you won’t want to miss this May.
The event runs from February 20, 2021 to February 20, 2021. Read on for our complete breakdown of bonuses, featured Pokémon, preparation tips, shiny chances, and strategies to maximize your rewards.
📅 Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto — Event Details
| 📛 Event Name | Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto |
| 🏷️ Event Type | Pokemon go tour |
| 📆 Start Date | February 20, 2021 |
| 📆 End Date | February 20, 2021 |
| 🎮 Game | Pokémon GO |
| 🌍 Availability | Worldwide (local time) |
🎯 Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto — Complete Guide & Strategy
About This Premium Event
This is a major Pokémon GO event that typically features region-themed content, exclusive Pokémon encounters, special research storylines, and unique bonuses. These events are often the highlight of the year for many trainers.
Free vs Ticketed Content
Major events usually have both free content (available to all trainers) and ticketed content (requiring an in-game purchase). Free content typically includes featured wild spawns and basic bonuses, while ticketed content adds exclusive Special Research, rare encounters, and premium bonuses.
Preparing for the Event
For major events, preparation is key. We recommend having at least 200 Poké Balls, 100 Great Balls, 50 Ultra Balls, plenty of berries, and at least 200 free Pokémon storage slots. Stock up on raid passes, incense, and star pieces as well.
🎒 How to Prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Proper preparation can make the difference between a good event and an incredible one. Follow these tips to ensure you’re ready for everything Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto has to offer:
✅ Stock up on Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls before the event starts. Open gifts from friends and spin PokéStops during your daily routine to build your supply. Running out of balls mid-event is every trainer’s nightmare.
✅ Clear out your Pokémon Storage by transferring unwanted Pokémon. You’ll need space for all the event encounters, potential hundos, and shiny Pokémon. Consider holding a mass-transfer session the day before.
✅ Save your Pinap Berries and Silver Pinap Berries for the event. Doubling candy on featured Pokémon can save you hundreds of catches worth of candy for evolving and powering up.
✅ Prepare your raid teams in advance by checking our Best Attackers list and making sure your top counters are powered up and have the right movesets.
💰 Maximizing Your Rewards During Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Every event in Pokémon GO comes with special bonuses. Smart trainers know how to stack these bonuses for maximum efficiency. Here’s how to get the most out of this event:
💡 Keep an eye on Raid Bosses — they often rotate to match the event theme. New or returning Legendary Pokémon are common during major events.
💡 If there are XP bonuses active, stack a Lucky Egg with Excellent throws for maximum gains. Each Excellent throw with a Lucky Egg during 2× XP can net you 2,000+ XP per catch.
💡 If the event features Egg pool changes, collect fresh 2km, 5km, and 7km eggs during the event period. Eggs picked up before the event will hatch the old pool.
💡 Check your Special Research and Timed Research tabs frequently. New research often drops silently during events with valuable rewards like Rare Candy, Elite TMs, and exclusive encounters.
✨ Shiny Pokémon During Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Use the Quick Catch technique to speed up your shiny checking. This lets you catch Pokémon faster by swiping away the catch screen, allowing you to check 3-4× more Pokémon per hour.
New shiny Pokémon are frequently introduced during events. Keep your eyes open for any announcements about shiny debuts — being among the first to catch a newly released shiny is always exciting! For a complete list of all available shinies, check our Shiny Pokémon checklist.
Shiny Checking Tips: You can tell if a Pokémon is shiny from the encounter screen by looking for sparkles and a different color palette. If you see a shiny, use a Golden Razz Berry and an Ultra Ball to ensure the catch. Shiny Pokémon from raids and research have a 100% catch rate (as long as you hit them with the ball).
⚔️ PvP & GO Battle League Relevance
If the event includes special cups or formats, use this time to build and test your teams. Practice in unranked before jumping into ranked matches.
When evaluating Pokémon for PvP during events, pay special attention to IVs. In Great League and Ultra League, the ideal PvP IVs are typically 0/15/15 or close to it — low Attack with high Defense and Stamina maximizes your stat product under the CP cap. Use our Pokédex to find specific PvP IV rankings for each Pokémon.
🏟️ Raid Guide for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Raids are a core part of most Pokémon GO events. During Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto, expect changes to the raid boss rotation. Here’s what you need to know:
- 1-Star Raids: Great for solo trainers, often feature event-themed Pokémon
- 3-Star Raids: Soloable with strong teams, good rewards
- 5-Star Raids: Legendary Pokémon, need 3-6 trainers depending on counters
- Mega Raids: Mega-evolved Pokémon, excellent for farming Mega Energy
Remember to check the Type Chart for type advantages against raid bosses, and build your teams using the Best Attackers list for the most effective counters.
🏆 Pro Tips & Tricks for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
🎯 Plan Your Route: Before the event starts, identify areas with high PokéStop and gym density. Parks, shopping centers, and downtown areas typically have the best spawn density for events.
🎯 Buddy System: Set your buddy to a Pokémon that benefits from the event. If featured Pokémon are from a specific type, a Mega-evolved Pokémon of that type will give you extra candy for every catch of that type. Check our Buddy Distance chart for walking distances.
🎯 Use Auto-Catch Devices: Pokémon GO Plus, Gotcha, or Poké Ball Plus devices can help you catch Pokémon passively while you focus on shiny checking or raids. They’re especially useful during events with heavy spawns.
🎯 Weather Boost Awareness: Keep an eye on in-game weather. Weather-boosted Pokémon have higher IVs (minimum 4/4/4) and give extra Stardust. If the event features a type that’s currently weather-boosted, you’ll find even better specimens.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Q: When does Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto start and end?
A: The event starts on February 20, 2021 and ends on February 20, 2021. All times are in your local timezone.
Q: Is Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto available worldwide?
A: Most Pokémon GO events are available globally, running in each trainer’s local timezone. Some features like regional Pokémon or in-person events may have location restrictions.
Q: Do I need a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto?
A: This event may include ticketed content available for purchase in the in-game shop. Free content is also available for all trainers.
Q: Can I get shiny Pokémon during this event?
A: Yes! Most events feature Pokémon with available shiny forms, and some events introduce new shiny releases. Check our Shiny Pokémon checklist for the full list of available shinies.
Q: What should I prioritize during the event?
A: Focus on catching featured Pokémon (especially shinies and high-IVs), completing event research tasks, taking advantage of bonus multipliers, and participating in event raids. Use Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces during bonus windows for maximum efficiency.
📚 Related Guides & Resources
This guide is updated as new information becomes available. Last updated: May 19, 2026. Data sourced from Pokémon GO Live and community research.