Pokémon Go has introduced a new Premier Access upgrade for $100 at its upcoming Go Fest: Jersey City event. This premium add-on grants exclusive in-game items and enhanced on-site amenities, such as upgraded restroom facilities.

Go Fest, the game's major annual summer event, will be held this year at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, along with simultaneous celebrations in Paris, France, and Osaka, Japan.

Niantic, the game's developer, has announced that attendees of the Jersey City event can now enhance their existing ticket with this $100 Premier Access upgrade, delivering a suite of additional perks.

Similar to a business-class option for live events, Premier Access ticket holders gain entry to a dedicated lounge area.

According to Niantic, this exclusive space will offer upgraded restrooms, locker-equipped charging stations, and comfortable seating to help visitors rest and recharge between adventures. However, specific details about how these restrooms differ from standard facilities remain undisclosed.

Attendees also receive priority entry to the Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store, allowing them to skip regular lines when purchasing official merchandise.

This perk is particularly valuable as Go Fest merchandise stores often draw long queues. By using the fast-track entry, visitors save precious playtime that would otherwise be spent waiting in line instead of catching exclusive Pokémon.

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However, the main draw of the Premier Access upgrade is arguably the substantial collection of in-game items, which includes 100 Premium Battle Passes, 100 Super Incubators, 20 Max Particle Packs, and more. Combined, these items could easily total over $300 if purchased separately.

Here's the complete list of included items:

100 Poké Balls
100 Great Balls
100 Ultra Balls
50 Silver Pinap Berries
100 Super Incubators
10 Lucky Eggs
10 Incense
10 Star Pieces
10 Lure Modules
10 Glacial Lure Modules
10 Magnetic Lure Modules
10 Mossy Lure Modules
10 Rainy Lure Modules
100 Premium Battle Passes
20 Max Particle Packs
5 Max Mushrooms

Additionally, Premier Access ticket holders will receive a collectible enamel pin badge.

Reactions to the premium upgrade have been divided. Some players pointed out that this marks Pokémon Go's most expensive ticket upgrade to date, arriving as the game expands its monetization options.

Others argue that the package offers solid value given the abundance of in-game items, suggesting that some dedicated players who have already invested in travel and event tickets may find the upgrade appealing.

IGN has reached out to Niantic to inquire whether similar Premier Access options will be available at other Go Fest locations.

Pokémon Go Fest 2025 will take place over the weekend of May 29 in Osaka, June 6 in Jersey City, and June 13 in Paris. This year's event will feature the debut of the Legendary Pokémon Volcanion and the wider release of Hawlucha, originally exclusive to Mexico.