Summary: Pokémon GO introduces Hyper Training from June 23–29 via the Ancients Recovered GO Pass. Deluxe option grants a rare Gold Bottle Cap to max a Good Buddy Pokémon’s IVs through year-long tasks. Silver Bottle Caps handle single stats. Cap expires July 6, 2025.
Starting June 23, Pokémon GO unlocks Hyper Training—use a Gold Bottle Cap via the Deluxe GO Pass to max IVs and complete stat-based tasks within 365 days.
Pokémon GO Launches Hyper Training via GO Pass: Ancients Recovered
Gold Bottle Caps Let Trainers Max IVs—With Effort
Starting June 23 at 10 a.m. local time, Pokémon GO introduces Hyper Training during the limited-time GO Pass: Ancients Recovered event. For the first time, Trainers can earn a rare Gold Bottle Cap through the Deluxe Pass, enabling full IV boosts to a Pokémon’s stats—HP, Attack, and Defense—provided it’s a Good Buddy or higher.
How It Works
- Event timeline: GO Pass runs June 23–29 (free tier); Deluxe Pass adds a Gold Bottle Cap and extra rewards.
- Buddy requirement: Pokémon must be Good Buddy or above to begin Hyper Training.
- Training Tasks: After using the cap, Trainers have 365 days to complete stat-themed tasks—battles, catches, buddy activities—to finalize the IV maxing.
- Expiry: Gold Bottle Cap expires July 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Rare and one-time: Trainers get one Gold Bottle Cap per Deluxe Pass. Regular Bottle Caps (silver) for single stats appear in the free or paid tracks.
Why This Matters
- End the grind: Rare Trainers can now push favorite Pokémon to perfect IVs without endless raids or hatches.
- Balance maintained: Niantic says the cap is limited, task-based, and not a pay-to-win shortcut.
- Community buzz: Reddit’s Silph Road notes Trainers are debating strategy—who deserves the cap?
