Catching a Unown in Pokémon GO is often a miracle. These Johto creatures are some of the rarest Pokémon in the game, with an extremely low spawn rate. However, a few days before GO Tour: Kalos, Niantic is offering a unique opportunity: obtain up to four Zarbi for free.
The offer is limited in time and linked to specific community objectives. Players have until February 27, 2026 to unlock a special One-Time Research to capture Unown forms X, Y, Z, and A. A rare opportunity to enrich your Pokédex without going through paid events.
How to get Unown X, Y, Z and A for free
Niantic has implemented a system based on YouTube subscriber goals. To unlock the free One-Time Study, the community must reach several milestones:
2,500 subscribers – Zarbi
5,000 subscribers – Zarbi Y
10,000 subscribers – Zarbi Z and Zarbi A
Once the objectives are achieved, limited-time codes will be shared to access the One-Time Study rewarding these four encounters. Players must reach these thresholds before February 27, just before the GO Tour: Kalos weekend.
A paid alternative via the GO Pass Deluxe
If the community objectives are not achieved, there remains another solution. The Road to Kalos event offers a GO Pass in a paid Deluxe version. This version allows you to obtain encounters with the Unown A, Z, X and Y at levels 17, 52, 69 and 78 of the pass.
Other bonuses before the GO Tour: Kalos
From February 23 to 27, several Legendary Raids are planned daily. Players will be able to face:
- The trio of legendary birds
- Kyogre Primo
- Groudon Primo
- Kyurem Black and White
Additional bonuses will accompany these raids, such as reduced egg hatching distance and costumed Pikachu Raids.
GO Tour Kalos and anniversary season approaching
The GO Tour: Kalos will take place from February 28 to March 1. During this period, Pokémon from the Kalos region will appear more frequently, allowing you to collect more Candy. After this event, Pokémon GO will launch its 10th anniversary season called Memories in Motion. A new phase of the game which should introduce even more popular creatures. With four potential Zarbi to unlock for free, the next few days could well mark a turning point for the most avid collectors.