Is Pokemon GO Pass Deluxe September 2025 worth it?

The Pokemon GO Pass Deluxe is back, offering both free and premium reward tracks for September 2025. Casual players will find the free pass is a comfortable way to earn some in-game resources just by playing, but for those looking to maximize progression and rewards, the Deluxe version may be worth considering.

The question is, does the September 2025 GO Pass Deluxe actually offer sufficient value for its price? In this article, we’ll summarize all that you get this month so you can make up your own mind.

Pokemon GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe breakdown

Cobalion as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

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GO Pass (free): Open to all players from September 2 at 10 am to October 7 at 10 am local time. Earn GO Points by completing tasks, then level up your pass to unlock rewards.
GO Pass Deluxe (paid): Costs USD $7.99 and for all the free rewards plus premium bonuses. A higher tier, GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks ( USD $9.99), instantly sends you to Rank 11.
Claiming deadline: All rewards have to be claimed by October 9 at 10 am local time.

There's also a special bonus window that will also run from October 4-5, where there's no limit to the amount of GO Points you can earn.

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Free Pokemon GO Pass September 2025 rewards

By ranking up the free pass, players can unlock:

An encounter with Cobalion featuring a Tales of Transformation-themed background (with a chance to be Shiny).
Stardust and XP
Poke Balls and Candy
Max Particles
Various consumables and bonus items

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Pokemon GO Pass Deluxe September 2025 rewards

The brand new item: Timed Incubator (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Upgrading to the Deluxe path adds significantly more value, including:

A Timed Incubator (new item): An unlimited-use Egg Incubator that lasts until October 14, 2025.
One Super Incubator
Additional Pokemon encounters beyond the free path
Premium items: Incense, Premium Battle Passes, Lure Modules, and more
Candy XL
Extra consumables and bonuses

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Major milestone bonuses

Reaching higher ranks comes with special benefits.

Free GO Pass milestones:

Rank 25: Open 40 Gifts daily, receive 125 from PokeStops/Gyms, hold 30 in your bag.
Rank 50: 2x Daily Adventure Incense duration.
Rank 75: 2x Stardust and XP from hatching Eggs.

Deluxe upgrades:

Rank 25: Open 50 Gifts daily, receive 150 from PokeStops/Gyms, hold 40 in your bag.

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Pokemon GO Web Store bonuses

If you purchase through the Web Store, you’ll get extra items:

GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks: 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 5 Max Potions.
GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks Ultra Box: 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Incubator, 1 Super Incubator.

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Pokemon GO Pass September 2025: Reward Road

Running from September 1-30, 2025, Reward Road offers additional items when making eligible purchases. Web Store purchases earn double Reward Points.

Rewards by Level:

Level 1: 1 Razz Berry, 1 Nanab Berry
Level 2: 1 Premium Battle Pass
Level 3: 1 Incense, 1 Super Potion
Level 4: 1 Lucky Egg, 1 Star Piece
Level 5: 2 Lure Modules, 2 Hyper Potions, 5 Ultra Balls
Level 6: 2 Incubators, 2 Incense, 2 Stickers
Level 7: 4 Premium Battle Passes, 5 Max Potions
Level 8: 4 Incubators, 3 Silver Pinap Berries, 3 Golden Razz Berries
Level 9: 4 Premium Battle Passes, 4 Incubators
Level 10: 6 Premium Battle Passes, 6 Incubators, 1 Star Piece

Rewards reset after September 30, so be sure to claim them in time.

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Final verdict: Is the Pokemon GO Pass Deluxe September 2025 worth it?

The free GO Pass already rewards you enough for simply playing, but the Deluxe adds with unique rewards such as the Timed Incubator, consumables, and enhanced milestone rewards. The added value of Web Store rewards and Reward Road further sweetens the pot for players who constantly invest in the game.

If you are a casual player, sticking with the free path may be enough. But if you’re someone who hatches Eggs often, battles regularly, or enjoys extra Pokemon encounters, then the USD $7.99 GO Pass Deluxe for September 2025 is well worth the purchase.

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About the author

Aashish is an esports and gaming writer at Sportskeeda, covering Pokemon, FC 24, and MMO. His educational background is in Mass Media and Music Production, but gaming always served as his favorite escape. Today, he has taken it up professionally.

A die-hard fan of the franchise, Aashish lives and breathes Pokemon. He has equal appreciation for single-player and multiplayer games. Nonetheless, if he had to recommend a game to a skeptic, it would be Guild Wars 2 due to its compelling storyline. However, if he were to go full throttle into the competitive side, Dota 2 would get his blood pumping.

Aashish prioritizes sourcing and reporting accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He relies heavily on official social media accounts to stay updated with what's going on. When not immersed in creating content, Aashish engages in music production and photography.

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