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Pokemon Go offers players a variety of ways to enhance their gaming experience every month, including special events and purchasable in-game tickets. This month, the Power Up Ticket is back, allowing players to invest in a richer gameplay experience for a limited time.
The May 2025 Power Up Ticket will work similar to prior versions, granting ticket holders access to in-game perks and tasks that reward them as they progress. Here’s what you need to know about the May 2025 Power Up Ticket to decide if it’s worth your investment.
How to Obtain the May 2025 Power Up Ticket
The May Power Up Ticket is available for purchase at the Pokemon Go in-game shop for $4.99 USD. Once you acquire this ticket, you’ll unlock in-game bonuses and Timed Research throughout May.
The Power Up Ticket will be on sale from Thursday, May 1, 2025, until Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 8 PM local time. To maximize your benefits, it’s recommended to buy the ticket as soon as possible in May.
Benefits of the May Power Up Ticket
Purchasing the May Power Up Ticket unlocks several valuable bonuses that will enhance various aspects of gameplay. These bonuses will be active from Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 10 AM local time, until Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 10 AM local time.
The benefits include:
- Triple XP for catching your first Pokémon each day.
- Triple XP for spinning your first PokéStop each day.
- Open up to 50 Gifts daily.
- Receive up to 150 Gifts daily from spinning PokéStops.
- Increased Gift capacity to 40.
- Earn one extra Candy XL from completing Raid or Max Battles (available for Trainers at Level 31 and above).
Timed Research with the May Power Up Ticket
Along with the bonuses, ticket holders will also gain access to Timed Research for May. This Timed Research will be available to complete starting Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 10 AM local time, and must be finished by Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 10 AM local time.
Completing these Timed Research tasks will reward you with: