Finally it was time for the first time Pokémon Go Wild area around the worlda fresh kind of event that follows in the footsteps of previous global celebrations such as Go Fest and Go Tour. The Wild Area focuses specifically on Electric and Poison Pokémon to celebrate Toxtricity, a Punk Pokémon that appears in the game for the first time.
In addition to adding the iconic electric Pokémon Galarian to Pokémon Go for the first time, Wild Area is also introducing another type of Pokéball – the Go Safari Ball. These camouflage-colored balls are very effective at catching powerful Pokémon, but they will expire after the event ends, so be sure to exploit them all throughout the weekend. Go Safari Ball is particularly effective at catching powerful Pokémon, a fresh category of creatures that are more likely to have high stats and be XL or XXL in size. Of course, these benefits also mean they are harder to catch.
One of our favorite features of Pokémon Go events is the ability to catch Pokémon in costumes, so we’re incredibly excited that Pikachu Pop Star and Pikachu Rock Star are returning to the game for the first time in 2021. Best of all, the adorable Snorlax in a studded punk jacket will debut with them in three-star raids taking place throughout the weekend. If you’re lucky, you might meet a shiny one!
Speaking of raids, there are plenty of challenging raids and max battles during the Pokémon Go Wild Area event. The powerful dragon-type Origin Forme Pokémon Dialga and Palkia return to five-star raids with their signature attacks and adventure effects, Roar of Time and Spatial Rend. Primal Groudon and Kyogre return in Primal Raids, and you can even take on the massive Gigantamax Toxtricity in up to six-star battles if you team up with 10 to 20 other trainers.
When does the Pokémon Go Wild Area global event take place?
The Pokémon Go Global Wild Area Event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:15 PM local time on November 23-24, 2024. You can purchase a ticket to the event and a range of Wild Area-themed bonus boxes on the site Pokémon Go online store or in the app to improve your experience.
We can’t wait to see you in the field during Pokémon Go’s global Wild Area event. If you can’t face some of these shocking threats, check out our guides to Electric Pokémon weaknesses and Poison Pokémon weaknesses.
