Pokemon GO Johto Tour Gold Or Silver: Ticket Differences Explained
The Pokemon GO Johto Tour Gold or Silver ticket decision is here if you've bought entry to the event, and it's a tough choice to make. Those who have played Pokemon Gold & Silver will probably remember that both mascot Pokemon, Lugia and Ho-oh, could be caught in both games, which is not common in the main series games.
However, other version-exclusive Pokemon were still present in the two games. This is a staple feature of Pokemon games, and it continues in Pokemon GO as part of the Johto Tour. Trainers can choose Gold version or Silver version, each with some exclusive spawns and Pokemon with boosted shiny odds. Additionally, a new avatar item will be available to each version exclusively. Read on for all the info you need to choose between Gold and Silver in the Pokemon GO Tour: Johto event!
- Some Pokemon from Johto are competitively viable. Here's a breakdown of the best Pokemon in Pokemon GO.
Pokemon GO Johto Tour: Gold & Silver Version Differences
For the most part, the two versions are identical. You’ll be able to catch both Apex Ho-oh and Apex Lugia regardless of which version you choose. The Collection Challenges will remain the same, the bonuses are the same, and so on. There are only two major differences between the versions and one minor difference.
- Some Pokemon attracted to Incense will be exclusive to one version or the other
- Each version has a list of Pokemon with boosted shiny odds
- There are exclusive avatar items for each version; a Ho-oh T-shirt for Gold, a Lugia T-shirt for Silver
- Want to catch up on the ongoing event ahead of this special day? Read our guide to the Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally here.
Pokemon GO Johto Tour: Version-Exclusive Pokemon
Click to enlargeEach version will have certain exclusive Pokemon, which will be attracted to Incense. In order to complete the Collection Challenges, you’ll need to trade someone with the opposite version for their exclusive Pokemon.
The following Pokemon will only spawn for Trainers with the Gold version:
- Teddiursa
- Gligar
- Spinarak
- Mantine
The following Pokemon will only spawn for those with Silver:
- Delibird
- Ledyba
- Skarmory
- Phanpy
- If you're still completing the Pokedex and need some evolutions from Gen 4 and 5, check our Pokemon GO Sinnoh Stones and Pokemon GO Unova Stones guides.
Pokemon GO Johto Tour: Version Boosted Shiny Pokemon
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In addition to exclusive spawns, each version will have its own Pokemon with boosted shiny odds. The Johto Starter Pokemon, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile will be boosted for both versions, as will Hoppip.
These Pokemon will have higher shiny odds for Gold version Trainers:
- Chikorita
- Cyndaquil
- Totodile
- Hoppip
- Spinarak
- Igglybuff
- Natu
- Sunkern
- Misdreavus
- Wobbuffet
- Gligar
- Shuckle
- Teddiursa
- Swinub
- Mantine
- Ho-oh
These Pokemon will have boosted shiny odds for anyone with Silver:
- Chikorita
- Cyndaquil
- Totodile
- Hoppip
- Ledyba
- Cleffa
- Sudowoodo
- Yanma
- Pineco
- Delibird
- Skarmory
- Houndour
- Phanpy
- Miltank
- Larvitar
- Lugia
Whether you choose Gold or Silver, be sure to find someone with the opposite version so you can trade and complete the Collection Challenges!
You're going to need an Espeon and an Umbreon to complete the Collection Challenges. Here's a guide on how to evolve Eevee into each of its evolutions.
