Ultimate Guide: How to Get & Use Pokémon GO Gold Bottle Cap

The Pokémon GO Gold Bottle Cap is a rare item that lets you maximize all of a Pokémon's IV stats, making it perfect for battles and raids. But how do you actually get one, and how does it work? In this guide, we'll walk you through where to find Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon GO and exactly how to use them to power up your best Pokémon.

Part 1. What's a Gold Bottle Cap in Pokémon GO?

A Gold Bottle Cap is a one-time-use item that lets you unlock Hyper Training for a Pokémon. Once this training is complete, it will boost your Pokémon's Attack, Defense, and HP IVs all the way up to the max value of 15. This provides a method to take a Pokémon with less-than-perfect stats and transform it into a "perfect" Pokémon in terms of its base stats.

Keep in mind that the Gold Bottle Cap is single-use—once you apply it to a Pokémon, it's gone.

Part 2. Want to Get Bottle Caps in Pokemon GO? How to Do?

As of early July 2025, there are currently no available methods to obtain Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon GO. This new and highly sought-after item was introduced for a limited time and through an exclusive paid event.

The only way to have acquired a Gold Bottle Cap thus far was by purchasing the GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered. This premium pass was available for purchase from the Pokémon GO Web Store for a limited period in late June 2025. The cost for this deluxe pass was approximately $19.99 USD.

Upon purchasing the GO Pass Deluxe and progressing through its reward tiers, players would receive one Gold Bottle Cap. It's important to note that the free version of the GO Pass did not include this item.

For those who did purchase the pass, there was a deadline to use the Gold Bottle Cap. Any Gold Bottle Caps not used from this event expired on July 6, 2025.

Future Availability

Niantic, the creator of Pokémon GO, has confirmed that Gold Bottle Caps are extremely rare in the game. They have compared its rarity to that of the Master Ball, which has only been made available on a few occasions.

While no specific future events or methods for obtaining Gold Bottle Caps have been announced, it is anticipated that they will be tied to major in-game events or potentially other paid features. Players should keep an eye on official Pokémon GO announcements for any news regarding the return of this powerful item. At present, however, free-to-play users have not had an opportunity to acquire a Gold Bottle Cap.

Part 3. How to Use Pokémon GO Gold Bottle Cap?

Using a Gold Bottle Cap in Pokémon GO is a multi-step process that involves selecting a Pokémon, activating the item, and then completing a series of special research tasks known as Hyper Training. This process allows you to permanently increase a Pokémon's Attack, Defense, and HP IVs to their maximum value of 15.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use your Gold Bottle Cap.

Prerequisites and Limitations

Before you begin, be aware of a few key limitations. The Pokémon you choose must be at least Level 10. Most importantly, you cannot use a Gold Bottle Cap on Shadow Pokémon or Purified Pokémon that were previously Shadow. The item is also single-use; once you use it on a Pokémon, the cap is consumed.

The first Gold Bottle Cap released had a usage deadline of July 6, 2025. It is crucial to be aware of any expiration dates associated with future releases of the item.

The Hyper Training Process

Step 1. Select Your Pokémon

First, go to the Pokémon you want to power up. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the Pokémon's screen.If your Pokémon qualifies for Hyper Training and you've got a Gold Bottle Cap, the "Hyper Training" option will appear.

Step 2. Use the Gold Bottle Cap

Select the "Hyper Training" option. The game will ask you to confirm that you'd like to use your Gold Bottle Cap on that particular Pokémon. Once you confirm, the item will be consumed, and you will unlock a unique set of Special Research tasks for that Pokémon.

Step 3. Make the Pokémon Your Buddy

To progress with the Hyper Training tasks, you need to set the chosen Pokémon as your Buddy. You can swap buddies at any time, but you will only complete Hyper Training tasks when the designated Pokémon is walking with you on the map.

Step 4. Complete the Hyper Training Tasks

After you use the cap, three new research tasks will show up in your "Today" view—one each for Attack, Defense, and HP. The number of tasks required for each stat varies based on that stat's starting IV. The lower the initial IV, the more tasks are required to raise it to the maximum of 15.

The types of tasks are themed around the stat they improve:

• Attack Tasks: These focus on battling. Examples include winning a certain number of raids or defeating Team GO Rocket members with your buddy.
• Defense Tasks: These are related to catching Pokémon. You'll have to catch a set number of Pokémon with your selected Pokémon as your buddy.
• HP Tasks: These involve exploration. Tasks include walking a set distance (e.g., 2 km) or spinning a certain number of PokéStops or Gyms with your buddy.

Step 5. Maximize Your Pokémon's Stats

As you complete the tasks for each stat, its corresponding IV will increase. Once you have finished all the required tasks for Attack, Defense, and HP, your Pokémon's IVs will be a perfect 15/15/15. This change is permanent and will be reflected in the Pokémon's appraisal.

This process provides a clear path for dedicated trainers to transform a Pokémon with sentimental value or rare moves into a statistically perfect competitor.

Part 4. How to Catch High-IV Pokémon Anywhere Using TunesKit Location Changer?

Using a location spoofing tool, TunesKit location changer, allows you to pursue a different strategy for acquiring perfect Pokémon. Instead of catching a random one and fixing its stats with a Gold Bottle Cap, you can use the software to hunt or snipe Pokémon that have naturally spawned with high or perfect IVs anywhere in the world.

Step 1Connect Your Device

First, download the TunesKit Location Changer software from its official website onto your Windows or Mac computer. Install and launch it. Connect your device to PC using USB cable, or you can connect your iOS device via Bluetooth, then select the Start button. You can access to the map interface.

Step 2Select Jump Teleport Mode

2.1 Jump Teleport Mode is ideal for quickly traveling to a known Pokémon nest, a specific raid location, or a bustling area like New York's Central Park or Zaragoza, Spain.

2.2 Enter the coordinates or the name of the location you want to visit in the search bar. Once you've found it, click the "Start Moving" button. Your phone's GPS will now report this new location system-wide, and when you open Pokémon GO, your in-game character will be at that spot.

Step 3Two-Spot/Multi-Spot Mode: Simulating Movement

3.1 These modes are essential for hatching eggs, earning Buddy Candy, and completing distance-based research tasks without physically walking. Choose either "Two-Spot Movement" to walk a straight line between two points or "Multi-Spot Movement" to create a more complex, customized route with multiple stops.

3.2 Click on the map to set your starting and ending points (or multiple points for a custom route). In the options panel, you can configure the number of times you want to repeat the route and, most importantly, the movement speed. It is highly recommended to select a realistic walking or jogging speed to avoid detection.

Step 4Begin Moving

Click the "Start Moving" button to start the simulation. Your in-game character in Pokémon GO will begin to walk along the path you've defined, covering distance and interacting with the game as if you were moving in the real world.

Part 5. FAQs about Gold Bottle Cap in Pokémon GO

Part 6. Conclusion

This 2025 guide explains how to get and use the rare Gold Bottle Cap in Pokémon GO to max out a Pokémon's IVs through Hyper Training tasks. As of July 2025, the item remains exclusive to past paid events. The guide describes how tools like TunesKit Location Changer can be pivotal, not for obtaining the cap, but for rapidly completing the required walking and battling tasks from anywhere.