Pokémon GO ‘GO Wild Area: Into the Wild’ Event Set for November 9

Niantic has announced a new “Go Wild Area: Into the Wild” event for Pokémon GO, which will take place from November 9 to November 13. It features a “Steel- and Dragon-type adventure, including Dynamax Pokémon debuts, a new Special Background, Max Battles, Raid Battles, a Global Challenge and more.”

A press release has further details about the upcoming event:

• • Dynamax Debuts
    • Dynamax Regidrago and Dynamax Meltan will make their respective Pokémon GO debuts, with Dynamax Regidrago appearing in five-star Max Battles and Dynamax Meltan making its debut on GO Pass: Into the Wild.
  • GO Pass & Silver Bottle Cap
    • Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Into the Wild at no cost on Monday, November 9. Trainers can upgrade to the paid version, GO Pass Deluxe, for additional rewards.
    • Completing GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild earns Trainers the Silver Bottle Cap. The Silver Bottle Cap can be used to start Hyper Training a Pokémon, so long as they are a Good Buddy or higher. Once completed, Hyper Training will increase the Pokémon’s HP, Attack, or Defense.
  • New Special Background
    • To commemorate the adventure leading up to Pokémon GO Wild Area, Trainers who participate in five-star raids and five-star Max Battles will have a chance of receiving a new Special Background after making a successful catch.
  • Meltan & the Mystery Box
    • During the event, Trainers can catch Meltan by using the Mystery Box, which are obtained when sending a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME or the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games for the Nintendo Switch system.
  • Global Challenge Bonuses
    • Working together, Trainers around the world can unlock more bonuses by completing raids, Max Battles and the Into the Wild Global Challenge.

The event will serve as a prelude to Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026, which will take place from November 6 to November 8 in Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City, Mexico. Those unable to attend the event in person can take part in Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global from November 14 to November 15. The game itself is available now on iOS and Android.