If you’re diving into Pokémon GO during GO Fest 2025, there’s a cool new item you might’ve heard of — the Lucky Trinket.
This exclusive item is only available to players who buy the GO Pass Deluxe and hit level 100 during the event. What’s it do? Simple but powerful: it lets you instantly turn any in-game friend into a Lucky Friend. That means one guaranteed Lucky Trade, and trust us, that can be a big deal.
How To Get a Lucky Trinket in Pokémon GO
First things first, you’ll need to pick up the GO Pass Deluxe, which is priced at $7.99 USD. Once you’ve got the pass, it’s grind time — complete objectives, level up, and aim for Rank 100. That’s where your Lucky Trinket reward waits.
Just a heads-up: the Lucky Trinket doesn’t stick around forever. It usually expires when the GO Pass ends, so make sure to use it before time runs out.
The good news? Once you use it on a friend, you don’t have to trade immediately. You’ll still be Lucky Friends even after the pass ends — just complete the trade later at your own pace.
What Does the Lucky Trinket Actually Do?
When you use the Lucky Trinket, you can choose one of your friends to become a Lucky Friend — which guarantees your next trade with them results in a Lucky Pokémon.
Why is that awesome? Here’s why:
- Lucky Pokémon cost 50% less Stardust to power up.
- They also have boosted IVs, with a guaranteed minimum of 12/12/12 (Attack/Defense/Stamina).
- Perfect for PvP, raids, and high-level battles.
- They look cool too — you’ll see a golden sparkle background in your Pokédex.
Pro tip: Use your Lucky Trade on a Pokémon you actually want to power up long-term — like a top-tier Legendary or a rare shiny you’ve been saving.