Get ready for an epic Steel- and Dragon-type adventure! The upcoming Into the Wild 2026 event in Pokémon GO runs from Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This Into the Wild 2026 event is packed with brand-new debuts, powerful raid bosses, global challenges, and the return of a game-changing mechanic: Silver Bottle Cap for Hyper Training.
Whether you are looking to take down high-tier Max Battles, hunt for shiny variants, or increase the stat of your favorite Pokémon using Silver Bottle Cap, here is a complete, detailed breakdown of everything happening during the event.
Into the Wild 2026 Schedule
- Main Event Duration: Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Extended Bonuses & GO Pass Period: Runs until Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time.
Into the Wild 2026: Dynamax Debuts
Two incredible Pokémon are making their official Pokémon GO Dynamax debuts during this celebration:
- Dynamax Regidrago: Debuting in five-star Max Battles.
- Dynamax Meltan: Making its debut via the GO Pass: Into the Wild.
Shiny encounters are possible if you are lucky!
Into the Wild 2026 Event Bonuses
Trainers can take advantage of several lucrative bonuses running throughout the week:
- Remote Raid Limits: Increased to 30 Remote Raids per day from Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
- No Remote Raid Limits: From Saturday, November 14, to Sunday, November 15, 2026, there will be no limit on Remote Raids.
- Shiny Gimmighoul: Using a Coin Bag from Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. local time may reward you with a Shiny Gimmighoul.
- Mystery Box Buffs: During the same window (Nov 9 to Nov 15), using the Mystery Box allows you to encounter Shiny Meltan, and the waiting period before you can open the Mystery Box again is significantly reduced.
- Special Backgrounds: Participating in five-star raids and five-star Max Battles gives you a chance to receive a special souvenir background on your caught Pokémon’s summary page to commemorate your path to Pokémon GO Wild Area!
Note: Daily Discoveries will not take place from Nov 9 through Nov 15.
Max Battles & Raids Lineup
Prepare your raid parties with these scheduled appearances:
Max Battles
- One-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Ralts
- Two-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Machop
- Five-Star Max Battles Schedule (and Max Battle Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time):
- Wednesday, November 11: Dynamax Registeel
- Thursday, November 12: Dynamax Regidrago
- Friday, November 13: Dynamax Latias and Dynamax Latios
Into the Wild 2026 Raids & Raid Hours
The following will be in raids during the following days.
- Three-Star Raids: Druddigon, Orthworm.
- Five-Star Raids: Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta
Raid Hours (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time):
- Monday, November 9: Crowned Sword Zacian (Earn Crowned Sword Energy by winning)
- Tuesday, November 10: Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Earn Crowned Shield Energy by winning)
Featured Exclusive Attacks
Catching or evolving specific Pokémon during the Into the Wild 2026 event will get them their powerful legacy moves:
- Registeel: Knows the Fast Attack Metal Claw.
- Latias: Knows the Charged Attack Mist Ball.
- Latios: Knows the Charged Attack Luster Purge.
- Regidrago: Knows the Fast Attack Dragon Breath.
Into the Wild 2026 Wild Encounters & Field Research
Wild Spawns: Keep an eye out for event-themed wild spawns including Magnemite, Noibat, Togedemaru, and more (all with a chance to be Shiny).
Field Research Tasks: Complete themed Field Research throughout the week to earn event-themed Pokémon encounters and other helpful rewards.
Stickers: Get Wild Area-themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts between Nov 9 and Nov 15, or purchase them in the in-game shop starting November 6.
Into the Wild 2026 Global Challenge
Trainers worldwide can work together to complete raids and Max Battles to unlock powerful global buffs:
- Enhanced Adventure Effect for Crowned Sword Zacian’s Behemoth Blade.
- Enhanced Adventure Effect for Crowned Shield Zamazenta’s Behemoth Bash.
- Energy collected during Max Battles will fill meters faster.
GO Pass: Into the Wild 2026 (Free & Deluxe Tracks)
Running from November 9 at 10:00 a.m. to November 15 at 6:00 p.m. local time, the progression track allows players to earn rewards by collecting GO Points.
Points Cap & Freedom: From Nov 9 to Nov 13, you can earn points up to a daily cap. On November 14 and 15, there is no limit on GO Points earned.
- GO Pass Deluxe Tiers:
- $14.99 USD: Upgrades to Deluxe for boosted rewards.
- $19.99 USD: Upgrades to Deluxe + 10 Ranks to instantly jump ahead.
Important Note: Unlocked rewards must be claimed by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Completing the Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass: Into the Wild will earn you the following rewards.
- Encounter with Dynamax Meltan
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- The GO Wild Area 2026 Tee (Purple) avatar item.
- Stardust
- XP
- Poké Balls
- Candy
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- A Silver Bottle Cap, which can be used to max one stat—Attack, Defense, or HP—on any Pokémon via Hyper Training!
- Encounters with Dynamax Meltan
- The Duraludon Pants avatar item.
- Premium items, such as Incense, a Lucky Egg, and more!
- And even more goodies!
Major Milestone Bonuses & Hyper Training
Major Milestone Pass Bonuses
Rank 25 (Free Pass): 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the Into the Wild 2026 event.
Rank 1 (Deluxe Pass): Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids and Max Battles.
Rank 2 (Deluxe Pass): 3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves.
Rank 3 (Deluxe Pass): Additional Candy and Candy XL (for trainers level 31+) from completed raids and Max Battles.
What is Hyper Training and the Silver Bottle Cap?
The absolute highlight for competitive players is the return of Hyper Training! By completing the GO Pass Deluxe, Trainers earn a rare Silver Bottle Cap.
How it works: Use a Silver Bottle Cap on any Pokémon that is a Good Buddy or higher to start Hyper Training one of its base stats (Attack, Defense, or HP). (Note: Shadow Pokémon, maxed-out Pokémon, and Pokémon that underwent Hyper Training cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME).
Expiration: The Silver Bottle Cap earned from the pass will expire on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time, so use it quickly!
Training Tasks: Once assigned, you have 365 days to complete stat-specific training tasks:
Attack: Battle alongside your trainee.
Defense: Play, explore, and catch Pokémon together.
HP: Explore as a buddy (spinning PokéStops, earning candy, etc.).
Quick Checklist to Prepare for Hyper Training
Buddy Status: Ensure your target Pokémon reaches Good Buddy status or higher before the event.
Stat Selection: Decide beforehand which stat (Attack, Defense, or HP) will benefit your competitive meta team the most.
Time Management: Remember that once assigned, you have 365 days to complete the tasks, but the Silver Bottle Cap itself must be claimed and used before the pass or item expiration window closes.
For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.
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