- Pokemon GO players with the GO Tour Kalos Global event ticket will get a Special Research.
- The Special Research gives players a choice between the X version and the Y version.
- X version gurantees a Xerneas encounter, while the Y version guarantees a Yveltal.
The GO Tour Kalos event is rolling out in Pokemon GO, and it’s a great opportunity to catch some of the best Pokemon. During the event, you can find plenty of field research tasks and timed research as a free-to-play player. However, with the paid event ticket, you can access the GO Tour Kalos Special Research. This research asks you to choose between the X Version and the Y Version. But which one is better? Let’s find out.
Should You Choose X or Y in Pokemon GO Tour Kalos?
Trainers holding the Pokemon GO Tour Kalos Global ticket can choose between two Special Research paths: X Version or Y Version. Right at the start of this research, you’ll be asked which version you want. The choice you make between the X and Y versions depends on which Legendary Pokemon you like the most. If you like Xerneas, then go for the X version. However, if Yveltal is your favorite, then the Y version might be a suitable choice.
Depending on the choice you make, a medal will be awarded to you, which will be visible in the medals section of your profile. Completing the tasks and research gives you an Xerneas or a Yveltal encounter, alongwith other rewards. If you already have both of the Legendaries, then the choice shouldn’t matter to you. However, you can check the detailed comparison between the tasks and rewards before choosing one path.
X Version or Y Version Tasks and Rewards Comparison
Here’s a detailed comparison between the X Version and Y Version tasks and rewards of Pokemon GO Tour Kalos event:
| Step | Task | X Version Rewards | Y Version Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catch a Pokemon originally discovered in the Kalos region | Xerneas Stickers ×10 2026 XP ×2026 Stardust | Yveltal Stickers ×10 2026 XP ×2026 Stardust |
| 2 | Catch 60 Pokemon originally discovered in the Kalos region | Charizard encounter | Charizard encounter |
| Spin 20 different PokéStops or Gyms | Charizard Mega Energy ×200 | Charizard Mega Energy ×200 | |
| Mega Evolve a Pokémon | Charmander Candy ×6 | Charmander Candy ×6 | |
| — | Step Rewards | Cake Slice ×6 Charmander Candy ×6 | Cake Slice ×6 Charmander Candy ×6 |
| 3 | Send 6 Gifts and add a sticker to each | Golden Razz Berry ×3 | Golden Razz Berry ×3 |
| Open 6 Gifts | Silver Pinap Berry ×3 | Silver Pinap Berry ×3 | |
| Catch a Scatterbug | Incense ×3 | Incense ×3 | |
| — | Step Rewards | Scatterbug encounter 664 XP | Scatterbug encounter 664 XP |
| 4 | Power up Dark-type Pokemon 10 times (X version) / Fairy-type Pokémon 10 times (Y version) | Swirlix encounter | Spritzee encounter |
| Mega Evolve a Pokémon | Clauncher encounter | Skrelp encounter | |
| Win a Mega Raid | Rare Candy ×6 | Rare Candy ×6 | |
| — | Step Rewards | Unown X encounter Unown Candy ×12 | Unown Y encounter Unown Candy ×12 |
| 5 | Power up Legendary or Mythical Pokemon 6 times | Stardust ×716 | Stardust ×717 |
| Catch 12 different species of Pokemon | 716 XP | 717 XP | |
| Win a five-star raid | Rare Candy ×6 | Rare Candy ×6 | |
| — | Final Step Rewards | Xerneas encounter Xerneas Candy ×12 Xerneas Candy XL ×6 | Yveltal encounter Yveltal Candy ×12 Yveltal Candy XL ×6 |
These were all the tasks for the X and Y versions. The tasks are the same for both, and mostly require you to catch Pokemon and challenge Raid Bosses. If you aren’t able to finish them in time, then worry not, as the special research and its tasks will be available even after the Pokemon GO event ends.
That’s everything about the Pokemon GO Tour Kalos Special Research and the choice between X Version or Y Version. So which version did you choose? Comment down below.
Pokemon GO Tour Kalos Special Research can be obtained only after purchasing the event ticket.
You can get Xerneas from the X version and Yveltal from the Y version of the Pokemon GO Tour Kalos Special Research.
Pokemon GO Tour Kalos Global event ends on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM Local Time.
