El Pokémon GO Kalos Tour It's taking shape and is poised to become one of the biggest events Niantic's game has ever seen. After focusing on other regions in previous years, it's now Kalos's turn, the setting for the main installments where we first met [the game/characters]. Xerneas, Yveltal, and several iconic Pokémon from the sixth generation.
The company has detailed both the in-person events like the great Free global tourIn addition to previewing some of the associated content: special research, bonuses, raids, shiny debuts, and specific mechanics with regional routes and forms. Although the experience will be the same worldwide, some details will be of particular interest to players of Spain and the rest of Europe, especially regarding route Pokémon and Furfrou cuts.
Dates, formats and how the Kalos Tour is organized
The Pokémon GO: Kalos Tour will be divided into two large formats: paid in-person events at specific locations and a global event accessible to everyone. The idea is to repeat the structure of previous years, but with an absolute focus on the Kalos region and the Mega Evolution mechanics.
On one side there will be the real-life eventsThese are designed for those who can travel to the official venues and want a more immersive experience, with content almost identical to the global version but with some added advantages. On the other hand, the Global tour It is presented as the great meeting point for the community, with no entrance fee to participate in most activities.
For those playing from Europe, including Spain, the most realistic option will be the global eventSince the in-person events will be held away from the continent, bonuses, raids, and shiny debuts will still be available in any city, provided you play within the designated times and have a ticket if you want to access paid research.
Niantic has announced More details about tickets, ticket-related bonuses, and the type of special research will be available through their official blog and social media, so it's a good idea to stay tuned for future announcements, especially if you want to plan the whole weekend.
Live events: Los Angeles and Tainan, plus mega-raids
As in previous editions of the GO Tour, the Tour de Kalos will feature two physical locations: Los Angeles (California) y Tainan (Taiwan)In both cases, the dates will be the same: from 20 to the 22 of February of 2026To enter these physical events, it will be essential to purchase a ticket. paid entrance, which will grant access to the activities of the chosen venue.
In terms of content, The in-person and global experiences will be very similarHowever, those who go to Los Angeles or Tainan will have the option of purchasing an extra called “Mega-night”This add-on unlocks two additional hours, between the 18:00 and 20:00, focused on mega raids and with a greater presence on the map of Pokémon that can mega evolve.
In addition to the mega raids, attendees will have access to Special PokéStopsHighly concentrated habitats, an environment designed specifically for the event, and the opportunity to interact with other players in designated areas. The format will be similar to previous tours, with exclusive, time-limited research and physical access restricted to the days and times indicated on the ticket.
For European players who are not planning to travel, these details are mainly useful for understanding the general structure of the Tour, since most of the important gameplay features will be reproduced later in the global version.
Free global event: dates, times and basic structure
The main event of the Pokémon GO: Kalos Tour will be the global event, which will be held on the days February 28 and March 1, 2026The schedule will be 10:00 - 18:00 in the local time of each regionTherefore, coaches from Spain and the rest of Europe will be able to play within that time frame without complicated time zone adjustments.
Access to the global event will be FreeAny player can enjoy wild encounters, raids, special eggs, generic bonuses, and basic research without paying. However, There will be an optional ticket. which will unlock additional content aimed primarily at collectors and more active players.
That payment ticket will focus on offering a special thematic research which will allow you to meet the Mythical Pokémon of the region in its multicolored form with warranty, plus other extras such as increased shiny probability for certain Pokémon and access to a additional temporary researchAlthough the global event remains the core of the experience, these incentives are aimed at those who want to make the most of the weekend.
In practice, during those two days the map will be divided into rotating habitatsThere will be a large number of normal and mega raids, will be adjusted egg boards and will be activated specific bonuses for all players, especially those related to trades and hatching distance.
Diancie variocolor and other great new releases from the Tour
One of the most striking elements of the Tour de Kalos will be the presence of Diancie in its shiny versionFor the first time in Pokémon GO, this Mythical Pokémon can be registered in its shiny form, something that will likely make the global event ticket a major draw for collectors of rare Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
Players who purchase a ticket to the Global Tour will receive access to a master research focused on Diancie. These investigations are characterized by no time limitBut it's also more demanding in terms of tasks and objectives. Once obtained, it can be completed at your own pace, although it will require dedicating a significant number of hours to gameplay.
The most significant reward of that research will be precisely a Diancie variocolorThis adds to the list of unique, shiny Pokémon available in the game. This decision aligns with Niantic's trend of associating the rarest forms of certain Pokémon with paid research tasks or major events.
Alongside Diancie, the Tour will bring the Shiny debut of several very popular Kalos Pokémon, adding even more reasons to... play intensively during the weekend, both alone and in a group.
Pikachu with Kalm and Serena hats and shiny Kalos debuts
Following the tradition of almost all major Pokémon GO events, the Kalos Tour will feature Pikachu as one of the main charactersIn this case, he will appear in two different disguises: Pikachu wearing Kalm's hat y Pikachu wearing Serena's hat, in reference to the characters in the games set in Kalos.
Both versions of Pikachu will have active multicolor probabilityso they can be obtained in their shiny form during the event. In addition, trainers will find it easier to find shiny Pokémon. three Kalos starters: Chespin, Fennekin and FroakieThe shiny probability of these Pokémon will be increased throughout the Global Tour.
Another major focus of the event will be the debuts varicolor of three species closely associated with the sixth generation: Klefki, Hawlucha and HonedgeThis will be the first time these Pokémon can be obtained in their shiny form within the game.
According to the preliminary information, Honedge will appear in 1-star raidsWhile Klefki and Hawlucha will hatch from 10km eggs during the event. In addition, all players will have increased shiny probability for Klefki and Hawlucha when those special eggs hatch, something especially interesting for those who play in regions where some of these species are usually difficult to find.
This set of debuts and costumes adds to the other appearances, making for a particularly busy weekend for collectors of special shapes and multicolored.
Raids, Mega Raids, and Mega Protagonists
The Tour de Kalos will place a strong emphasis on the raidsboth low-level and 5-star and mega-level. In raids of 1 star In addition to Honedge, you will be able to find Pikachu wearing Kalm's hat y Pikachu wearing Serena's hatall of them with their shiny form available.
In the raids of 5 stars The main protagonists will be Xerneas and YveltalThe legendary Pokémon associated with Kalos will both be available with their shiny versions active, making it a great opportunity for those who haven't yet obtained a shiny or need better IVs for raids and PvP.
The scale of the event will be most noticeable in the mega raidsThroughout each day of the Tour, events will be organized time blocks Specific Mega Pokémon will appear in gyms on a rotating basis. This will allow for better planning of raid sessions, especially for organized groups of players.
On Saturday, consecutive time slots will be dedicated to megabytes such as Mega-CharizardOn Sunday, it will be the turn of Mega-Sceptile, Mega-Blaziken, Mega-Swampert, Mega-Scizor, Mega-Tyranitar, Mega-Absol, Mega-Heracross, Mega-Metagross, Mega-Salamence and Mega-Latios, among other possible appearances.
Although Niantic points out that These won't be the only megabytes availableThese bosses will have a guaranteed presence during the indicated time slots. For European trainers, this means being able to easily organize raid routes in their cities, coordinating peak times to make the most of raid passes and Mega Energy bonuses.
Wild habitats: rotations and featured Pokémon by area
During the Kalos Tour, the game will be structured in thematic habitats These will rotate throughout the weekend. Each rotation will feature a specific set of wild Pokémon, with shiny forms available in all cases. This mechanic encourages players to play for several hours to avoid missing any rotations.
Among the confirmed habitats is that of Central townwhere Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, Pidgey, Eevee, Treecko, Ralts, Chespin, Bunnelby, Fletchling, Skiddo, Furfrou, Spritzee, Swirlix, Helioptile, Dedenne and NoibatThis mixes a selection of classic early stages with several representative Kalos species.
Another of the environments will be the Mountain Mansionwhere you can find, among others, Charmander, Scyther, Eevee, Torchic, Absol, Fennekin, Litleo, Pancham, Furfrou, Espurr, Carbink, Phantump, Pumpkaboo, Bergmite and NoibatThe emphasis here is on Fire, Dark, and Ghost-type Pokémon, as well as others related to rocky or winter environments.
The third confirmed primary habitat is the Coastal laboratorywith species such as Squirtle, Eevee, Mudkip, Froakie, Furfrou, Inkay, Binacle, Skrelp, Clauncher, Tyrunt, Amaura, Goomy and NoibatIn this case, the focus is on Water, Rock, and Dragon-type Pokémon, as well as some forms associated with fossils and future evolution.
In all these habitats, All the indicated species will have their active variegated formThis makes the Tour a key moment to complete the Shiny Dex and to obtain candies and XL competitive Pokémon in the Great and Ultra Leagues.
Special eggs during the Tour: 2, 5 and 10 kilometers
The event will also modify the content of the eggs from 2, 5 and 10 kilometerswho will have specific lists during the Tour. In the 2 km eggsIt will be possible to obtain Pokémon like Larvitar, Bagon, Beldum and Gible, all of them with an active shiny version and great relevance in the metagame due to their final evolutions.
Los 5 km eggs They will be especially focused on flabebe in all its colors, which is significant considering the species' usual regional distribution. Taking advantage of these eggs during the event will allow you to progress in your Flabébé collection of shapes and colors faster than normal.
Meanwhile, the 10 km eggs will include Kangaskhan, Heracross, Hawlucha and KlefkiAll of them also have an active shiny chance. Since several of these Pokémon are usually region-restricted or rare in Spain and Europe, this will be a great opportunity to obtain them without needing to trade long distances.
In addition to these specific lists, the event will apply a general bonus of half hatching distance for eggs incubated during the Tour, making it easy to take advantage of incubators and super incubators, especially if you plan a good amount of hiking or routes over the weekend.
Incense and special badges: Unown and other encounters
The Kalos Tour will also rely on the use of incense, a resource that will continue to function as usual, but with a list of specific Pokémon during the event (excluding the Daily Adventure Incense). Featured encounters include several letters of Unown: A, K, L, O and S.
These Unown will have active multicolor probabilityTherefore, trainers interested in obtaining the Shiny forms of this particular Pokémon will have an additional incentive to use Incense continuously during the event. It makes sense to combine this with periods of walking or urban exploration to maximize the number of encounters.
Although the main focus will be on the Pokémon of Kalos, the presence of Unown maintains the collector's element typical of GO Tours, reinforcing that feeling of a "special event" in which they appear unusual shapes in the game.
Flabébé on routes: regional distribution and role of Europe
A mechanic especially relevant for players of Spain and the rest of Europe will be related to Flabébé and the Routes. During the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, Flabébé will appear more frequently on routes spread throughout the cities, following its usual scheme of regional distribution by color.
In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, coaches will see more frequently Flabébé Red FlowerWhile Blue Flower It will be concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region and the Yellow Flower In America. These patterns will remain, but the frequency of occurrence will be higher than normal if the routes function is used, which encourages traveling along predefined paths or creating new routes.
Furthermore, with a bit of luck, Flabébé White Flower and Flabébé Orange Flower They can appear in any region, regardless of location. This adds an extra incentive for those who haven't yet obtained all the variants of this Pokémon or want to complete their shiny and non-shiny collections.
The routes will not only help you find more Flabébé, but will also allow you to Collect Zygarde CellsDuring the Tour, players will be able to meet the character Mateo at the end of up to 25 routes a dayThis opens the door to accumulating Zygarde-related materials much more effectively than in other periods.
This approach reinforces the idea that the event aims to get coaches out on the streets, explore your local surroundings and take advantage of the game's latest mechanics, beyond simply statically farming PokéStops.
Special investigations, limited-time content, and exclusive ticket content
The Tour de Kalos will feature several layers of investigationsThis applies both to players who don't pay for entry and those who purchase the optional ticket. Some form of [competition/amenity/etc.] will be offered to everyone. basic special research linked to the event, which will be unlocked throughout the season and will connect with the story of Kalos and its most iconic Pokémon.
Those who purchase the Global Tour ticket will have access to a Special investigation focused on megabyteswhich some previews refer to as a kind of “mega conclusion.” Although the official description is somewhat ambiguous, the idea is that it will be a separate mission line for each format of the Tour (in-person and global) and that it will focus on the Mega Evolution as a key mechanic of the Kalos region.
Additionally, it will offer a additional temporary research Focused on FurfrauDepending on the player's region, they can choose a specific hairstyle for Furfrou, which will remain for the rest of the event. In the Americas, hairstyles such as [hairstyles to be specified] will be available. Star, Diamond, Aristocratic, Kabuki and PharaonicIn Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the cuts Star, Miss, Kabuki or PharaonicIn France, the same selection will be maintained; in Japan, players will be able to choose. Diamond, Miss, Aristocratic or PharaonicAnd in Egypt they will offer Star, Miss, Aristocratic or Kabuki.
Ticket holders will also have higher probability of receiving field missions with extra meetings with Pikachu with a hat, Hedge and other featured Pokémon from the Tour. These missions are in addition to the event's standard research, giving you more opportunities to catch Shiny Pokémon or earn Candy of Key Species.
General bonuses and exclusive benefits for ticket holders
During the Kalos Tour, Niantic will activate a series of bonuses accessible to all players, without the need for an entrance fee. Among them, the increase in battle points of mega evolved Pokémon when used in combat, which reinforces their role in both raids and cooperative encounters.
The aforementioned will also apply. halving the hatching distance for all eggs incubated during the event, a much-appreciated bonus if you have accumulated incubators or if you want to take advantage of getting the maximum number of 10km eggs possible in a single weekend.
Another general incentive will be the possibility of carrying out up to six special exchanges per day during the Tour, instead of the usual limit. This makes it easier to trade Legendary, Shiny, or unregistered Pokémon, which is especially useful if you play in a group or participate in community meetups in Spain or other European cities.
Furthermore, the exchanges will benefit from a biggest discount on Stardustthanks to the bonus of half cost in powders to make trades while the event is active. Combined with the increased number of special trades, this creates an ideal environment for reorganizing your box, completing regional Pokédexes, and improving your team through trading.
As for exclusive ticket bonusesIn addition to the increased shiny probability for certain species, a I find extra through instant photo, in which it may appear Latias (Saturday) or Latios (Sunday)This mechanic, already seen in other events, offers an additional attempt to capture legendary Pokémon without the need for raids.
Between paid research rewards and ticket-related benefits, the Tour aims to offer enough solid foundation of free content for those who choose to spend money on the game, while maintaining a solid base of free content.
Furfrou and the in-person component: temporary research in Los Angeles
A portion of the content linked to Furfrau It will be reserved specifically for those attending in-person events, particularly the one in Los AngelesA [location/system/etc.] will be set up there. special temporary investigation with which coaches will be able to secure multiple matches with Furfrou, the Poodle Pokémonas well as access to exclusive cuts limited to the venue.
To advance this investigation, the players will have to Spin special PokéStops Inspired by Furfrou's various cuts, these PokéStops are scattered throughout the Rose Bowl stadium and Brookside Golf Course. Being near one of these PokéStops will allow you to... change Furfrou's cut in the corresponding style, something that outside of these events is usually limited by region or by specific periods.
Among the cuts of meat to look for in Los Angeles are Star, Rhombus, Aristocratic, Kabuki, Pharaonic, and HeartTemporary investigations of this type have expiration dateThe associated tasks must be completed and their rewards claimed before the 17:00 PM (PST) on the day of the event indicated at the entrance.
Access to the Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf Course will be restricted to the day for which you have a ticket, and this will be the only opportunity to complete this line of research. To change Furfrou's cut, you will need to look for him in the Pokémon storage, press the button Change shape and select the desired cut, at a cost of 25 Furfrou Candies and 10,000 Stardust every time.
Although this content is heavily focused on in-person attendees, it also helps to understand how Niantic continues to use the Tour to linking physical space and customization mechanics inside the game.
With all this array of themed habitats, legendary and mega raids, bonuses for eggs and trades, special and timed research, routes with Flabébé, Zygarde cells, and experiments with Furfrou, the Pokémon GO: Kalos Tour presents itself as a a weekend packed with content Whether you're a casual player or a veteran looking to get the most out of your time in the game, whether you're playing from Spain, any other European country, or at the physical locations in Los Angeles and Tainan, this is for you.