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Into the Wild

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The event has now finished.

A Dark- and Fairy-themed warm-up week before Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global, running from 10 to 14 November, with Shadow Lugia and Shadow Ho-Oh back in Shadow Raids and the Tapus, Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma taking turns in five-star raids. Max Battles feature Ralts at one star, Sableye at three stars and both forms of Toxtricity at four stars. Hyper Training returns, and the new Silver Bottle Cap is the final prize of the GO Pass Deluxe, so the event's raids are worth playing for the GO Points.

Event bonuses

  • Remote Raid limit raised to 30 from 10 to 14 November, with no limit on 15 and 16 November
  • Five-star Raid Hour each day from 18:00 to 19:00, featuring that day's five-star bosses: Shadow Lugia and Shadow Ho-Oh (10 November), Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele (11 November), Dusk Mane Necrozma (12 November), Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini (13 November), Dawn Wings Necrozma (14 November)
  • Defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma gives a chance to catch Necrozma, plus Solar Fusion Energy or Lunar Fusion Energy respectively
  • Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini caught during the event know the Charged Attack Nature's Madness
  • Chance of a new Special Background, marking the catch date, on Pokémon caught from five-star raids
  • Charged TMs can make Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration
  • Field Research tasks themed on Pokémon GO Wild Area, rewarding encounters with event-themed Pokémon
  • Pokémon GO Wild Area stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from 10 November at 10:00 to 16 November at 18:00

GO Pass

The GO Pass runs from 10 November at 10:00 to 16 November at 18:00, and rewards must be claimed by 16 November at 23:59. GO Points are capped daily from 10 to 14 November, with no cap on 15 and 16 November.

Major Milestone (Rank 15)

  • 2× Incense duration (Deluxe)

Major Milestone (Rank 30)

  • 5,000 extra XP from completed raids and from completed Max Battles (Deluxe)

Major Milestone (Rank 45)

  • +1 Candy and +1 Candy XL from raids and from Max Battles (Deluxe)

Other rewards

  • Encounter with Cresselia
  • GO Wild Area 2025 Tee (Purple) avatar item
  • Stardust, XP, Poké Balls and Candy
  • Silver Bottle Cap, used to start Hyper Training to max a Pokémon's Attack, Defense or HP; usable on a Good Buddy or higher that is not a Shadow Pokémon and has no maxed stats, expiring 24 November at 23:59; training takes tasks themed on the chosen stat, to be finished within 365 days, and a trained Pokémon cannot be moved to Pokémon HOME (Deluxe)
  • Encounter with Shadow Darkrai (Deluxe)
  • Grimmsnarl Hairstyle avatar item (Deluxe)
  • Incense, a Lucky Egg, an Incubator, Candy XL and other premium items (Deluxe)

Deluxe

  • GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild: US$14.99
  • GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild + 10 Ranks: US$19.99, also giving enough GO Points to reach Rank 11

Web Store only

  • GO Pass Deluxe or GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks: 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 5 Premium Battle Passes, 5 Max Particle Packs and a Max Mushroom
  • GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild + 10 Ranks Ultra Box: the Deluxe upgrade, GO Points to reach Rank 10, 20 Max Revives, 20 Max Potions, 5 Premium Battle Passes, 5 Max Particle Packs, 2 Max Mushrooms and 3 Elite Fast TMs

In raids

Shadow Lugia Shadow Lugia ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,959 2,115
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,450 2,645

Top counters

  1. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bola Sombra
  2. Necrozma (Alas del Alba) Garra Umbría / Rayo Umbrío
  3. Mega-Raichu Y Impactrueno / Electrocañón+
  4. Regieleki Fijar Blanco / Electrojaula
  5. Mega-Chandelure Infortunio / Viento Aciago+
  6. Kyurem Blanco Colmillo Hielo / Llama Gélida
Shadow Ho-Oh Shadow Ho-Oh ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 2,050 2,207
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,563 2,759

Top counters

  1. Mega-Diancie Lanzarrocas / Avalancha
  2. Mega-Tyranitar Antiaéreo / Roca Afilada
  3. Mega-Aerodactyl Lanzarrocas / Avalancha
  4. Rampardos Antiaéreo / Avalancha
  5. Glimmora Lanzarrocas / Rayo Meteórico
  6. Tyrantrum Lanzarrocas / Rayo Meteórico
Tapu Koko Tapu Koko ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,730 1,810
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,162 2,263

Top counters

  1. Groudon Primigenio Disparo Lodo / Filo del Abismo
  2. Deoxys (Forma Ataque) Puya Nociva / Psicoataque
  3. Mega-Beedrill Puya Nociva / Bomba Lodo
  4. Mega-Garchomp Disparo Lodo / Tierra Viva
  5. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bomba Lodo
  6. Landorus (Forma Tótem) Disparo Lodo / Simún de Arena
Tapu Lele Tapu Lele ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,912 1,996
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,390 2,496

Top counters

  1. Zacian (Espada Suprema) Garra Metal / Tajo Supremo
  2. Necrozma (Melena Crepuscular) Garra Metal / Meteoimpacto
  3. Zamazenta (Escudo Supremo) Garra Metal / Embate Supremo
  4. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bola Sombra
  5. Mega-Chandelure Infortunio / Viento Aciago+
  6. Mega-Lucario Puño Bala / Puño Meteoro
Necrozma (Melena Crepuscular) Necrozma (Melena Crepuscular) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 2,251 2,342
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,813 2,928

Top counters

  1. Blacephalon Calcinación / Cabeza Sorpresa
  2. Mega-Delphox Giro Fuego / Llama Embrujada+
  3. Mega-Chandelure Giro Fuego / Viento Aciago+
  4. Mega-Blaziken Giro Fuego / Anillo Ígneo
  5. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bola Sombra
  6. Necrozma (Alas del Alba) Garra Umbría / Rayo Umbrío
Tapu Bulu Tapu Bulu ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,870 1,953
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,338 2,442

Top counters

  1. Mega-Beedrill Puya Nociva / Bomba Lodo
  2. Eternatus Puya Nociva / Bomba Lodo
  3. Mega-Victreebel Ácido / Bomba Ácida+
  4. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bomba Lodo
  5. Naganadel Puya Nociva / Bomba Lodo
  6. Mega-Rayquaza Tajo Aéreo / Ascenso Draco
Tapu Fini Tapu Fini ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,556 1,632
Weather boosted (level 25) 1,946 2,041

Top counters

  1. Mega-Raichu Y Impactrueno / Electrocañón+
  2. Regieleki Fijar Blanco / Electrojaula
  3. Deoxys (Forma Ataque) Puya Nociva / Electrocañón
  4. Mega-Sceptile Semilladora / Planta Feroz
  5. Mega-Manectric Colmillo Rayo / Chispazo+
  6. Thundurus (Forma Tótem) Voltiocambio / Electormenta
Necrozma (Alas del Alba) Necrozma (Alas del Alba) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 2,251 2,342
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,813 2,928

Top counters

  1. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bola Sombra
  2. Necrozma (Alas del Alba) Garra Umbría / Rayo Umbrío
  3. Mega-Chandelure Infortunio / Viento Aciago+
  4. Mega-Absol Alarido / Giro Vil
  5. Mega-Houndoom Alarido / Pulso Umbrío+
  6. Mega-Banette Infortunio / Bola Sombra
Necrozma Necrozma
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 2,018 2,104
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,522 2,630

Top counters

  1. Mega-Gengar Lengüetazo / Bola Sombra
  2. Necrozma (Alas del Alba) Garra Umbría / Rayo Umbrío
  3. Mega-Chandelure Infortunio / Viento Aciago+
  4. Mega-Beedrill Picadura / Aguijón Letal+
  5. Mega-Absol Alarido / Giro Vil
  6. Mega-Heracross Corte Furia / Megacuerno

In the wild

Rattata de Alola Rattata de Alola ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 630
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 682

Rattata de Alola evoluciona a Raticate de Alola por 25 Caramelos.

Sableye Sableye ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,265
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,370

Sableye evoluciona temporalmente a Mega-Sableye.

Carvanha Carvanha ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 875
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 947

Carvanha evoluciona a Sharpedo por 50 Caramelos, y luego temporalmente a Mega-Sharpedo.

Purrloin Purrloin ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 661
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 716

Purrloin evoluciona a Liepard por 50 Caramelos.

Cottonee Cottonee ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 600
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 650

Cottonee evoluciona a Whimsicott (Piedra Solar) por 50 Caramelos.

Scraggy Scraggy ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,176
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,274

Scraggy evoluciona a Scrafty por 50 Caramelos.

Spritzee Spritzee ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,073
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,162

Spritzee evoluciona a Aromatisse por 50 Caramelos.

Swirlix Swirlix ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,010
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,094

Swirlix evoluciona a Slurpuff por 50 Caramelos.

Carbink Carbink ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,257
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,362

Carbink no tiene evoluciones en Pokémon GO por ahora.

Nickit Nickit
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 612
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 663

Nickit evoluciona a Thievul por 50 Caramelos.

Fidough Fidough
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 844
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 915

Fidough evoluciona a Dachsbun por 50 Caramelos.

In Max Battles

Ralts Ralts ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 275 308

Ralts evoluciona a Kirlia por 25 Caramelos, y luego a Gallade (Piedra Sinnoh) o Gardevoir por 100 Caramelos.

Sableye Sableye ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 789 843

Sableye evoluciona temporalmente a Mega-Sableye.

Toxtricity (Forma Aguda) Toxtricity (Forma Aguda) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,413 1,486

Toxtricity (Forma Aguda) evoluciona de Toxel por 400 Caramelos.

Toxtricity (Forma Grave) Toxtricity (Forma Grave) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,413 1,486

Toxtricity (Forma Grave) evoluciona de Toxel por 400 Caramelos.

Research encounters

Dynamax Ralts Dynamax Ralts ✦ Shiny

Ralts evoluciona a Kirlia por 25 Caramelos, y luego a Gallade (Piedra Sinnoh) o Gardevoir por 100 Caramelos.

Dynamax Sableye Dynamax Sableye ✦ Shiny

Sableye evoluciona temporalmente a Mega-Sableye.

Cresselia Cresselia
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Research reward (level 15) 1,166 1,224

Cresselia no tiene evoluciones en Pokémon GO por ahora.

Shadow Darkrai Shadow Darkrai

Darkrai no tiene evoluciones en Pokémon GO por ahora.

Shop

  • Ready for the Wild ticket, US$4.99: Timed Research rewarding encounters with Dynamax Ralts, Dynamax Sableye and other event-themed Pokémon, plus a Max Mushroom, Premium Battle Passes and TMs; on sale from 10 November at 10:00 to 14 November at 18:00, and can be gifted to Great Friends or higher
  • Bewear Onesie and Morgrem Hairstyle avatar items, still on sale after the event
  • Pokémon GO Wild Area stickers, from 7 to 16 November

Web Store only

  • Ready for the Wild Ultra Ticket Box, US$4.99: the Ready for the Wild ticket and a Premium Battle Pass

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Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .