Wild area this is another premiere event in Pokémon Gowhich is intended to mimic the location of the same name Pokémon sword AND Shield.
With a special focus on Electric and Poison Pokémon (and thus the introduction of Gigantamax Toxtricity into the game), there are many event benefits and engaging factors during this weekend celebration.
The event brings back previously exclusive, powerful Legendary Pokémon such as Origin Form Dialga and Palkia, as well as Primordial Groudon and Kyogre. It also introduces powerful Pokémon that are arguably larger, have higher stats, and are a bit harder to catch.
If you need support with other guides during the weekend event, we have explanations on Go Safari Balls, how to get Toxel, and for ticket holders, an “Expert Trainer” chooses the path.
Pokémon Go Wild Area day 2 differences and changes
There is only one difference from the second day of Pokémon Go Wild Area 2024 and that’s it a change in the powerful Pokémon that appears. Our massive Pokémon list has a full breakdown, but now you can encounter the likes of Dragonite, Electivire, and Mamoswine in the wild.
Also, when Monday rolls around, there are two things you should pay attention to; starting all ticket bonuses for those who complete the Experienced Trainer study (which is an incentive to bag it today) and removing checking when friends are attacking your friends list and the ability to join remotely – a feature that was only added this week.
Good luck getting the Pokémon you need on the second and final day!
Pokémon Go Wild Area habitat schedule
Between the start and end of the Go Wild Area event, habitats will switch between Electric Hour and Poison Hour as follows:
Time |
Habitat |
|---|---|
| 10-10:59 | Electric |
| 11-11:59 | Poison |
| 12-12:59 | Electric |
| 13:00-13:59 | Poison |
| 14:00-14:59 | Electric |
| 15:00-15:59 | Poison |
| 16:00–16:59 | Electric |
| 17:00–17:59 | Poison |
The Pokémon Go Wild Area habitat appears
There are only two habitats available during the event, and they will change every hour. In addition, know that powerful Pokémon have their own daily performance schedule.
Electric hour |
The hour of poison |
|---|---|
| Alolan Geodude | Bulbasaur |
| Magnemite | Bellsprout |
| voltorb | Tentacool |
| Hisuiana Voltorba | Spinaraka |
| Elektrabuzz | Paldean Wooper |
| Electric | Qwilfish |
| Shinx | Hisuian Qwilfish |
| Blitz | Skorupi |
| From Jolti | Croagun |
| Tynamo | Wenipeda |
| Stunner | Scrape |
| Helioptile | Mareans |
If you purchased a ticket, there is also a collection challenge available for each habitat.
If you manage to catch all of the above Pokémon, you will receive Pop star Pikachu for completing an electric type habitat and a Rock Star Pikachu for completing a poison type habitat.
Field surveys of Pokémon Go Wild Area habitats
Available field research will also vary depending on the habitat hour. Research is quite similar, with different types and Pokémon as rewards.
Field research on the electric hour
- Catch 2 Pokémon in Go Safari Balls (Encounter with Hisuian Voltorb or Blitzle)
- Catch 2 powerful Pokémon (Encounter with Hisuian Voltorb or Blitzle)
- Catch 10 Electric-type Pokémon (300 XP, 10 Poké Balls or 100 Stardust)
- Catch 3 Electric-type Pokémon with nice throws (Meeting with Joltik or Tynamo)
- Catch 8 different species of Electric-type Pokémon (Meeting with Joltik or Tynamo)
- Take photos of 3 different wild Electric Pokémon (Meeting with Joltik or Tynamo)
- Power up 5 Electric-type Pokémon (3 Ultra Orbs, 1 Gold Razz Berry or 200 Stardust)
- Transfer 10 Electric-type Pokémon (300 XP, 10 Poké Balls or 100 Stardust)
“The Hour of Poison” field research.
- Catch 2 Pokémon in Go Safari Balls (Hisuian Qwilfish or Skorupi encounter)
- Catch 2 powerful Pokémon (Hisuian Qwilfish or Skorupi Encounter)
- Catch 10 Poison-type Pokémon (300 XP, 10 Poké Balls or 100 Stardust)
- Catch 3 Poison-type Pokémon with nice throws (Paldean Wooper or Mareanie Meeting)
- Catch 8 different species of poisonous Pokémon (Paldean Wooper or Mareanie Meeting)
- Take photos of 3 different wild Poison-type Pokémon (Paldean Wooper or Mareanie Meeting)
- Power up 5 Poison-type Pokémon (3 Ultra Orbs, 1 Gold Razz Berry or 200 Stardust)
- Transfer 10 Poison-type Pokémon (300 XP, 10 Poké Balls or 100 Stardust)
Pokémon Go Wild Area benefits and bonuses for all players
The Go Wild Area event has quite a few benefits that are available to everyone, not just ticket holders:
- Lures last two hours (instead of 30 minutes)
- Some Pokémon you catch will have special origins after beating Toxtricity Maximum Battles, four-star or five-star raids, or Primal Raids
- Thematic field research
- One special Snapshot surprise per day
- Daily maximum particle collection limit increased to 1600 (from 800)
- No limit on remote attacks from November 22 to 24
There are plenty of other bonuses for ticket holders.
Pokémon Go Wild Area ticket bonuses
If you purchase a Go Wild Area ticket for $11.99 you will have access to the following bonuses:
- Increased chance of finding shiny Pokémon
- Double catch of candy
- 1/2 hatching distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event
- Stardust double hatch
- XP Double Hatch
- Candies with double frosting
- Up to five passes a day to spinning gyms
- 5,000 bonus XP from completed raids
- Three additional Candy XLs from Four, Five, Mega, Ultra Beast and Primal raids
- Up to six special deals per day
- Reduced the cost of stardust in transactions
- Three special Snapshot surprises per day
- Increased the maximum number of particles from power and exploration points
- Daily particle collection limit increased to 3200 (from 800)
That’s a whole lot of bonuses. The biggest thing is here increased shiny chancewhich will allow trainers looking for Pokémon with a special color to find them more easily.
Another gigantic advantage is increased maximum particle number. If you are looking for or participating in a Gigantamax Toxtricity hunt ton Max Battles during this event, purchasing this pass will be really useful because you need Max Particles to even participate in these battles.
Photo: Niantic
Pokémon Go Wild Area raid targets
The following Pokémon will be participating in raids and Maximum Battles throughout the event:
Three-star raids |
Four-star raids |
Five-star raids |
Primary raids |
Maximum battles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snorlax (studded jacket) | Toxicity (enhanced form) | Origin Forma Dialga | The original Kyogre | Gigantamax toxicity |
| Luxray (Saturday only) | Toxicity (low key form) | Origin of Forme Palkia | The original Groudon | Toxicity (enhanced form) |
| Scolipede (Saturday only) | Toxicity (low key form) | |||
| Venusaur (Sunday only) | Drill cage | |||
| Electivire (Sunday only) | Excadrill |
If the weather is terrible where you are (it’s November after all!), remember it’s there the ability to more easily join rallies remotely this week.
If you need support with other guides during the event weekend, we have explainers on powerful Pokémon, Go Safari Balls, Gigantamax Toxtricity, how to get Toxel, and for ticket holders, “Expert Trainer” chooses the path.
