Into the Wild

Event bonuses

• Remote Raid limit increased to 30 from Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, 2026
• No Remote Raid limit from Saturday, November 14, to Sunday, November 15, 2026
• Chance to encounter Shiny Gimmighoul when using a Coin Bag*
• Chance to encounter Shiny Meltan when opening the Mystery Box*
• Reduced wait time before you can open the Mystery Box again*
• Trainers can receive special event stickers from PokéStops and Gifts

Featured Pokémon

RegidragoShiny eligible

MeltanShiny eligible

MagnemiteShiny eligible

NoibatShiny eligible

TogedemaruShiny eligible

DruddigonShiny eligible

OrthwormShiny eligible

Zacian (Crowned Sword)Shiny eligible

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Shiny eligible

RaltsShiny eligible

MachopShiny eligible

RegisteelShiny eligible

LatiasShiny eligible

LatiosShiny eligible

Raid bosses

Druddigon

Orthworm

Zacian (Crowned Sword)

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)

Ralts

Machop

Registeel

Regidrago

Latias

Latios

Published event details

• Into the Wild is listed on the SWFLJOHN event calendar. Check the credited source for published updates.

Bonuses and ticket details

• * These bonuses will be available from Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time.
• Daily Discoveries will not take place from November 9 through November 15, 2026.

Features and important details

• Dynamax Pokémon Debuts
• Regidrago will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles, and Meltan will make its Dynamax debut in GO Pass: Into the Wild. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
• Regidrago
• Meltan
• Meltan and the Mystery Box
• The Mystery Box is the key to catching Meltan. You can get one by sending a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME, or to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch.
• From Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. local time, opening the Mystery Box gives you a chance to encounter Shiny Meltan, and you won’t have to wait as long before you can open it again.
• New Special Background!
• Trainers who take part in five-star raids and five-star Max Battles during the Into the Wild event will have a chance of receiving a new Special Background after a successful catch. The souvenir background appears on the Pokémon’s summary page, showing when it was caught on the road to Pokémon GO Wild Area!
• Into the Wild Global Challenge
• Work with Trainers around the world to complete raids and Max Battles. Completing the Into the Wild Global Challenge unlocks the following bonuses.
• The Adventure Effect for Crowned Sword Zacian’s Behemoth Blade will be more effective.
• The Adventure Effect for Crowned Shield Zamazenta’s Behemoth Bash will be more effective.
• Energy collected during Max Battles will fill the meter faster.

Spawns

• The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, along with other event-themed Pokémon.
• Magnemite
• Noibat
• Togedemaru

Raids

• The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will also be featured in Raid Hours from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, respectively.
• Defeating Crowned Sword Zacian or Crowned Shield Zamazenta in raids will earn you Crowned Sword Energy or Crowned Shield Energy, respectively.
• Three-Star Raids
• Druddigon
• Orthworm
• Five-Star Raids
• Zacian (Crowned Sword)
• Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
• Raid Hour: Monday, November 9
• Raid Hour: Tuesday, November 10
• Max Battles
• The following Dynamax Pokémon will appear in Max Battles. Pokémon appearing in five-star Max Battles will also be featured in Max Battles from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for one day each on the following schedule.
• One-Star Max Battles
• Ralts
• Two-Star Max Battles
• Machop
• Five-Star Max Battles: Wednesday, November 11
• Registeel
• Five-Star Max Battles: Thursday, November 12
• Regidrago
• Five-Star Max Battles: Friday, November 13
• Latias
• Latios

Featured attacks

• Featured Attacks
• Registeel
• Registeel caught during the event will know the Fast Attack Metal Claw.
• Latias
• Latias caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Mist Ball.
• Latios
• Latios caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Luster Purge.
• Regidrago
• Regidrago caught during the event will know the Fast Attack Dragon Breath.

Research details

• Field Research Tasks
• Pokémon GO Wild Area–themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon and other rewards.

GO Pass

• GO Pass: Into the Wild
• GO Pass: Into the Wild is a free progression track. Complete Pass Tasks to collect GO Points, increase your rank, and unlock rewards.
• Trainers will receive the pass automatically on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. local time . Earn points and rank up until Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time .
• From Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, you can collect GO Points up to a daily cap. There’s no limit to the GO Points you can earn on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 to 15!
• GO Pass Deluxe
• Upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild for US ← Back to all events 4.99 * for upgraded rewards. The GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild + 10 Ranks option costs US ← Back to all events 9.99 * and grants enough GO Points to reach Rank 10.
• Deluxe includes rewards from both tracks. You can upgrade at any time and still claim rewards for ranks you have already reached.
• Claim all unlocked GO Pass rewards before they expire on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time .
• *Prices are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
• Featured Pokémon and Rewards
• The free track includes:
• Encounter with Dynamax Meltan
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• GO Wild Area 2026 Tee (Purple)
• Stardust
• XP
• Poké Balls
• Candy
• Additional rewards
• GO Pass Deluxe also offers:
• A Silver Bottle Cap, which can be used to max one stat—Attack, Defense, or HP—on any Pokémon via Hyper Training
• Encounters with Dynamax Meltan
• Duraludon Pants
• Premium items, such as Incense and a Lucky Egg
• Meltan
• Major Milestone Bonuses
• Reach these ranks on GO Pass: Into the Wild to unlock the following bonus.
• Rank 25
• Reach these ranks on GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild to unlock the following additional bonuses.
• Deluxe Rank 1
• Deluxe Rank 2
• Deluxe Rank 3
• Silver Bottle Cap
• Hyper Training lets Trainers raise a Pokémon’s HP, Attack, or Defense. Completing GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild earns you a Silver Bottle Cap , a one-time use item that starts Hyper Training with one of your Pokémon, as long as it is a Good Buddy or higher.*
• You’ll choose which stat to train when you select a trainee. Silver Bottle Caps are extremely rare, so choose your trainee wisely!
• The Silver Bottle Cap from GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild expires on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time , regardless of when you claimed it.
• *Shadow Pokémon and Pokémon that already have maxed out stats are not eligible for Hyper Training.
• **Pokémon that have undergone Hyper Training cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME.
• Training Tasks
• After you give your trainee a Silver Bottle Cap, Hyper Training begins. Each stat has its own set of themed tasks.
• Attack: Battle alongside your trainee.
• Defense: Strengthen your bond with your Buddy Pokémon trainee by playing together, exploring, and catching Pokémon.
• HP: Explore alongside your trainee as a buddy. This can include spinning PokéStops, earning Buddy Candy, or other adventures.
• You’ll have 365 days after using your Silver Bottle Cap to finish Hyper Training.

Tickets and shop

• New Avatar Items
• The following new avatar item will be available for free as a GO Pass: Into the Wild reward!
• GO Wild Area 2026 Tee (Purple)
• The following new avatar item will be available as a reward in GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild!
• Duraludon Pants
• All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Wild Area–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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