Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026: bonuses, raids and times

Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 is live. The Pokémon Company's official event announcement from November 13 confirms the global event runs on November 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, with Gigantamax Duraludon making its debut.

It is a global event, so it runs on your local clock wherever you are. It also caps a busy stretch for Pokémon on mobile, following the news of Pokémon UNITE's end of service date last month.

Which Pokémon are in Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026?

This year's theme is Steel and Dragon types. They alternate every hour in the wild, starting with the Solid as Steel hour and then the Daring as Dragons hour. The pattern repeats all day.

Steel hours bring Pokémon such as Alolan Sandshrew, Magnemite, Skarmory, Aron, Beldum, Lucario and Tinkatink. Dragon hours feature Dratini, Bagon, Gible, Deino, Goomy, Jangmo-o and Frigibax. Mighty Pokémon can also appear on Routes.

Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 raids at a glance

• Six-star Max Battles: Gigantamax Duraludon (both days)
• Max Battles, Saturday: Dynamax Dialga
• Max Battles, Sunday: Dynamax Palkia
• Five-star raids: Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta
• Three-star raids: Machamp wearing a modern jacket
• Remote Raids: No limit on November 14 and 15

What are the free bonuses?

You do not need a ticket to get value from the event. Per the official post, these bonuses are active for everyone from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• Chance to get GO Safari Balls from PokéStops and Gyms
• Up to three free Raid Passes a day from Gyms
• Daily Max Particle limit raised to 1,600
• Three GO Snapshot surprise encounters a day
• Party Play active for eight hours

GO Safari Balls are the big one. They boost your catch odds and help most with mighty Pokémon. On top of that, Pokémon GO's Into the Wild post says there is no limit on Remote Raids during the event.

Is the ticket worth it?

The ticket costs US$11.99 or the local equivalent. Ticket holders get a higher Shiny chance, 2x Candy, 2x Incense duration and up to six free Raid Passes a day. The Max Particle limit rises to 3,200. You can also make up to six Special Trades a day, with half the Stardust cost, all day long.

The ticket is optional, but it makes a real difference if you plan to play both days. Shiny hunters and traders get the most out of it. Paid event passes are common across mobile games now, as seen in the COD Mobile Season 10 Verdansk update, but here the perks only last two days, so buy early if you want them.

Pokémon GO's Wild Area 2026 prep post adds a branched Special Research story for ticket holders. Pick Steel to earn the Steel Scholar medal or Dragon for the Dragon Defender medal. Each path grants an extra Candy XL and 1,000 Stardust for catching mighty Pokémon of that type.

What does it mean for players?

Bring Fighting- and Ground-type Pokémon for Gigantamax Duraludon. Six-star Max Battles are tough, so team up with friends. Even without a ticket, the free Raid Passes and Safari Balls make the weekend worth your time.

One heads-up: Pokémon GO's Osaka gameplay notice says another mobile game is hosting an event in Osaka's Namba area on the same days, so some features there may be adjusted. It has been a big week on mobile, with the PUBG Mobile 4.7 Arctic Chronicles update and the Brawl Stars November 2026 Ranked rework also landing.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 start?

The event runs on November 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on both days.

How much is the Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 ticket?

The event ticket costs US$11.99 or the local equivalent. It adds a higher Shiny chance, 2x Candy, six free Raid Passes a day and a branched Special Research story.

Where can you find Gigantamax Duraludon?

Gigantamax Duraludon appears in six-star Max Battles on both days. Dynamax Dialga joins Max Battles on Saturday and Dynamax Palkia on Sunday.

Sources

• Pokémon: Gigantamax Duraludon Debuts in Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global Event
• Pokémon GO: Get ready for Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026
• Pokémon GO: Into the Wild 2026
• Pokémon GO: Notice Regarding Gameplay in Osaka During Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global
• Polygon: Pokémon Go Wild Area 2026 event schedule, habitat spawns, and bonuses