Pokémon GO has officially revealed the June GO Pass, and this month’s free battle pass brings back one of the most iconic Legendary Pokémon of all time—Articuno. Trainers will once again have a chance to catch the legendary Kanto bird, accompanied by a Delightful Days-themed background, as part of this month’s rewards.
June GO Pass Details and Duration
- Start Date: Tuesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. local time
- End Date: Tuesday, July 1 at 10 a.m. local time
- Availability:
- Free GO Pass: Automatically given to all players
- Deluxe and Deluxe + 10 Levels: Available via the Pokémon GO Web Store
As with previous GO Passes, players will need to collect GO Points to level up the pass and unlock increasingly valuable rewards. During the final weekend of June—from Saturday, June 28 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, June 29 at 11:59 a.m. local time—there will be no limit to the number of GO Points trainers can earn, providing a perfect opportunity to complete the pass.
Free GO Pass Rewards
- Articuno Encounter with special event background
- Stardust
- XP
- Max Particles
- Poké Balls
- Candy
- Other useful items
Deluxe GO Pass Rewards
For trainers looking to enhance their rewards, the Deluxe GO Pass offers exclusive bonuses, including:
- Lucky Trinket – guarantees the next trade with a Lucky Friend results in a Lucky Pokémon
- One Super Incubator
- Additional Pokémon Encounters
- Premium Items like:
- Premium Battle Passes
- Incense
- Lucky Egg
- Incubator
- Lure Modules
- Candy XL
- More valuable resources
Major Milestone Rewards
Trainers will also earn special bonuses when reaching specific ranks:
- Rank 25: +50% XP from Friendship level increases
- Rank 50: Boosted XP and Stardust from Research Breakthroughs
- Rank 75: Increased XP and Stardust from hatching Eggs
Deluxe + 10 Levels Bonus
Players purchasing the Deluxe + 10 Levels bundle from the Web Store will receive the Deluxe pass plus a level head-start, along with a bonus item pack that includes:
- 10 Ultra Balls
- 5 Max Revives
- 1 Premium Battle Pass
- 5 Max Potions
Final Thoughts
From its debut at Pokémon GO Fest 2017 to the recent introduction of Shiny Dynamax Articuno during the Legendary Flight event in 2025, Articuno remains a coveted addition to any trainer’s collection. With the June GO Pass, Niantic is offering both new and veteran players a free and exciting way to add this icy icon to their roster—along with plenty of extra goodies for those who choose to upgrade.
Be sure to log in on June 3 to start your journey toward claiming Articuno and maximizing your rewards this month.
