Pokemon Go Hyper Training guide – How to get and use Gold Bottle Caps
A new mechanic called Hyper Training is being added toPokemon Go, and it will help trainers power up their most beloved creatures using the iconic Gold Bottle Caps from the mainline games.
Hyper Training was introduced to the franchise along with regular and Gold Bottle Caps in Gen 7’s games, Pokemon Sun & Moon. There, players could increase one or morePokemon IVs as long as they had reached Level 100 and had the resources to do so.
However, once the mechanic hits Pokemon Go, it will work a little bit differently, as it will have to adapt toNiantic’s game. So, here’s all you need to know about Hyper Training and Gold Bottle Caps to make your team unstoppable.
What is Hyper Training in Pokemon Go?
In Pokemon Go, Hyper Training consists ofincreasing a Pokemon’s HP, Attack, and Defense statsby using Gold Bottle Caps.
Unlike the mainline titles, where regular Bottle Caps could be used to increase one IV, in Niantic’s mobile game, players only have access toGold Bottle Caps, which allow them to work on all stats at once.
But that’s not all. The Gold Bottle Cap is used to start Hyper Training. Then,players must complete all the tasksin the training for the Pokemon IVs to be increased.
Hyper Training rules & restrictions
How to get Gold Bottle Caps
The Gold Bottle Cap is an extremely rare new item used to kick off Hyper Training. It is a one-time use that, as of now,can only be acquired by completing the Go Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered.
Gold Bottle Caps obtained from the Go Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recoveredwill expireon Sunday, July 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time, so you have to use them before then.
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How to Hyper Train
Once you have your Gold Bottle Cap and a Pokemon with the Good Buddy status and improveable IVs, you mustselect which stats you want to train and how high you want them to go.
Then, you’ll be given a list oftasks you must completeto increase each of those stats by one. The type of task will be tied to the stat you want to improve, and the result will affect the Pokemon’s CP, too.
Once you use your Gold Bottle Cap,you’ll have exactly one year (365 days) to complete the trainingfor that particular Pokemon.
Training Tasks
To increase each stat, you will have to follow a series of tasks:
Ancients Recovered event
The already announcedAncients Recovered eventwill run ahead of theGo Fest Global,from Jun 01, 2025, until August 03, 2025.
However, its Go Pass and Go Pass Deluxe will be availableuntil July 17, 2025, giving players a couple more days.
Go Pass & Go Pass Deluxe
The Go Passis a free, limited-time progression track available during specific periods. By completing challenges and collecting Go Points, players can increase their rank to earn rewards.
The Go Pass Deluxe is basically the same, but with upgraded rewards and powerful event bonuses. However, it has a cost.
Those who want to access the Go Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered to get a Gold Bottle Capmust purchase it for $19.99(or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
This higher tier will also include Zacian and Zamazenta Mask avatar items, Incense, a Lucky Egg, Lure Modules, and more.
That’s all you need to know about the Hyper Training and Gold Bottle Caps in Pokemon Go. For more on the game, check out our guides to stay updated withthe Spotlight Hour scheduleandevent calendar, as well as theupcoming Community Day.
