Published on: June 16, 2025
Pokémon GO Adds Gold Bottle Caps and New GO Pass Deluxe Rewards for Ancients Recovered Event
Pokémon GO, the globally popular mobile title developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo, has announced a major in-game update: the debut of Gold Bottle Caps—a rare and sought-after item that empowers trainers to further strengthen their Pokémon.
This new feature rolls out as part of the Ancients Recovered event, bringing with it upgraded rewards, special encounters, and robust progression incentives tailored for both casual fans and seasoned trainers.
What Are Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon GO?
Gold Bottle Caps are the latest addition to Pokémon GO's growing list of item upgrades.
Beginning June 23 at 10 AM local time, players who obtain this rare item can boost the HP, Attack, and Defense stats of eligible Pokémon classified as a Good Buddy or higher through the game's Hyper Training system.
To make use of a Gold Bottle Cap, trainers must first complete specific Training Tasks that correspond to the stat they wish to increase for their chosen Pokémon.
This new mechanic incentivizes player engagement and deeper interaction with their battle teams, marking a significant enhancement to Pokémon optimization within Pokémon GO.
How to Get Gold Bottle Caps: GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered
Gold Bottle Caps will be available exclusively through the GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered, a premium event ticket offered during a limited period.
From June 23 at 10 AM until June 29 at 6 PM local time, players can purchase and upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, unlocking access to Gold Bottle Caps, premium event bonuses, and faster progression opportunities.
In addition to Gold Bottle Caps, the Deluxe Pass also features exclusive avatar items such as the Zacian Mask and the Zamazenta Mask, along with valuable consumable items including Incense, Lucky Eggs, Incubators, and Lure Modules.
Ancients Recovered Event: Free GO Pass Offers Special Encounters and Items
To mark the Ancients Recovered event, Niantic is granting all Pokémon GO players a complimentary GO Pass on June 23 at 10 AM local time.
This free event pass delivers a host of in-game rewards, including:
- A one-time encounter with a Legendary Pokémon—Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki, or Regidrago—adorned with a unique Special Background
- Encounters with Pikachu wearing dapper hats and sporting red, blue, or yellow accents
- Other themed Pokémon encounters tailored to the event period
- Bonus items such as Stardust, XP, Poké Balls, and Candy
The free GO Pass can be upgraded to the GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered for those seeking enhanced rewards, including the new Gold Bottle Cap and additional event exclusives.
Pokémon GO’s consistent stream of content updates and innovative features like Gold Bottle Caps continue to set industry standards for mobile gaming engagement.
As Niantic and Nintendo push forward with new ways to empower Pokémon trainers, this Ancients Recovered event illustrates the franchise’s enduring ability to surprise and reward its dedicated player community.
For more information on Gold Bottle Caps, Hyper Training upgrades, and the Ancients Recovered event, visit the official Pokémon GO website or follow Niantic’s channels for the latest news.
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