{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c3e6727a1efc4a7ca995ec6c","clusterId":"c_f1d023d9d55a4db0b1481bad","slug":"pokemon-go-season-a-new-step-begins-june-2-with-go-pass-track","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Pokemon GO Season 'A New Step' Begins June 2 With GO Pass Track","summary":"Niantic and The Pokemon Company will launch the new Pokemon GO season 'A New Step' on June 2 at 10:00 JST. The season introduces a limited-time progress track called GO Pass, with a free and paid Deluxe tier. New Dynamax Pokemon including Electabuzz, Magikarp, and Feebas will appear in Max Battles. The GO Battle League returns with themed cups, and Field Research Breakthroughs offer encounters with Dragonite, Deino, Honedge, Jangmo-o, Indeedee, and Crabrawler.","whyItMatters":"The GO Pass introduces a structured seasonal progression system alongside the usual rotation of Pokemon, eggs, and battle formats, giving players a clear reward track to grind through the three-month season.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe new season follows the established three-month cadence tied to real-world seasons. Mega Raid Day details for the first Mega Evolution Pokemon of the season will be announced later on social media. The GO Pass track requires players to clear Pass Tasks for GO Points to raise rank and unlock rewards, with the Deluxe version offering better loot and faster progression. Egg pools shift as well: 2 km eggs include Exeggcute, Corphish, and Chingling; 5 km eggs include Riolu, Mantyke, and Flabebe; Adventure Sync rewards include Machop, Sableye, and Budew; and 7 km eggs feature Alolan Diglett, Galarian Corsola, and Galarian Darumaka. Shiny variants may appear for most listed Pokemon.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"GO Pass introduces a paid tier with faster progress, a monetization layer Pokemon GO has not tried in a seasonal track before.","twitterPost":"GO Pass adds a paid tier with faster progress, a monetization layer Pokemon GO has not tried in a seasonal track before.","threadsPost":"GO Pass adds a paid tier with faster progress, a monetization layer Pokemon GO has not tried in a seasonal track before. The free track still exists, but the deluxe version is the new structural choice.","newsletterBlurb":"Pokemon GO's next season, 'A New Step,' launches June 2. It adds a limited-time GO Pass progression system with free and paid Deluxe tiers, new Dynamax Pokemon in Max Battles, and a refreshed egg pool. The GO Battle League returns with themed cups including the Pokemon North America International Championships 2026 Cup.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch (Impress)\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2111975.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"Pokemon GO\\\" New Season \\\"A New Step\\\" Starts June 2. Limited-Time Progress Track \\\"GO Pass\\\" Also Appears\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4128,"outputTokens":685,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779857271,"createdAt":"2026-05-27T04:47:43.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-27T05:00:41.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-27T05:00:41.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_f1d023d9d55a4db0b1481bad","canonicalTitle":"「ポケモンGO」新シーズン「新たな歩み」が6月2日からスタート。期間限定の進行トラック「GOパス」も登場","representativeArticleId":"a_e978e053e860dfe4931e9d53","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Pokemon GO\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-27T02:32:17.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-27T02:32:17.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-27T05:00:41.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2111975.html","title":"「ポケモンGO」新シーズン「新たな歩み」が6月2日からスタート。期間限定の進行トラック「GOパス」も登場"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Pokemon GO"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The 'A New Step' season in Pokemon GO begins June 2 at 10:00 JST.","The season introduces a GO Pass progress track with free and paid Deluxe tiers.","New Dynamax Pokemon Electabuzz, Magikarp, and Feebas will appear in Max Battles.","Field Research Breakthroughs offer encounters with Dragonite, Deino, Honedge, Jangmo-o, Indeedee, and Crabrawler.","Egg pools shift: 2 km eggs include Exeggcute, Corphish, and Chingling; 5 km eggs include Riolu, Mantyke, and Flabebe."]}