Pokémon GO Twilight Wishes Event Guide (November 2026)

The Twilight Wishes event in Pokémon GO closes out the Twilight Trails season. Trainers are invited to look forward to the event that brings starry decorations, exclusive costume Pokémon, Mega Raids, and a GO Pass progression system. Whether you’re hunting for shiny celestial Pokémon, stocking up on Stardust, or looking to maximize your event rewards, here is your complete guide to everything happening during Twilight Wishes!

For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of November 2026 Pokémon GO Events.

Twilight Wishes Event Schedule

Mark your calendars! The Twilight Wishes event runs for nearly a week:

• Start Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time

• End Date: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Throughout the event, keep your eyes on the in-game environment. Colorful star-filled decorations will illuminate the skies to set the mood for this season-ending celebration.

Twilight Wishes Event Bonuses & GO Pass Milestones

The Twilight Wishes event features base bonuses available to all Trainers, alongside event-wide bonuses tied to your GO Pass progression.

Base Event Bonuses

• Increased Shiny Rates: Trainers will enjoy an increased chance to encounter Shiny Staryu and Shiny Elgyem in the wild!

GO Pass Milestone Bonuses

As you reach major rank milestones on your event GO Pass, additional global bonuses become active:

• Tier 1 (Rank 1 Unlocked): Increased chance to receive Lucky Pokémon in trades and an increased chance to become Lucky Friends with your Pokémon GO friends.

• Tier 2 (Rank 10 Unlocked):

  • Free Pass Holders: Earn 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

  • GO Pass Deluxe Holders: Upgrade to 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon!

Keep an eye out for special bonus tasks appearing on your GO Pass throughout the week to help unlock these tiers faster.

Twilight Wishes Wild Encounters, Raids & Field Research

Wild Encounters

Several starry and nocturnal Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a shiny variant!

• Clefairy*

• Staryu*

• Elgyem*

• Rockruff* (Rare Encounter)

Note: Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) have a chance to be Shiny!)

Raid Boss Schedule

Prepare your raid parties! From adorable crowned Pikachu to terrifying Mega Evolutions, here is the full raid lineup:

Field Research & Season Finale Encounters

Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will yield Mega Energy for Beedrill, Houndoom, Sableye, and Manectric, as well as encounters with Staryu, Elgyem, and other themed species.

To celebrate the finale of the Twilight Trails season, completion of certain Field Research tasks during specific time windows will award rare Pokémon from throughout the season:

• Nov 24, 10:00 a.m – Nov 26, 10:00 a.m local time: Applin and Maschiff

• Nov 26, 10:00 a.m. – Nov 30, 8:00 p.m. local time: Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume, Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume, and Bramblin

Deep Dive: Twilight Wishes GO Pass & GO Pass Deluxe

The GO Pass is a limited-time progression track that allows Trainers to collect GO Points by completing pass tasks and ranking up to unlock free and premium rewards.

All Trainers will automatically receive the free GO Pass: Twilight Wishes when the event begins on November 24 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Upgrading to GO Pass Deluxe

If you want to speed up your progression and unlock premium cosmetics and items, two paid upgrade options are available in the in-game shop:

1. GO Pass Deluxe ($4.99 USD): Unlocks the premium reward track alongside the free track and grants access to upgraded event bonuses (like 3× Catch Stardust).

2. GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks ($6.99 USD): Unlocks the Deluxe track and automatically grants enough GO Points to jump straight to Rank 7.

Important Expiration Warning: All rewards earned from the free GO Pass or GO Pass Deluxe must be claimed by Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, or they will expire!

Track Reward Overview

• Free GO Pass Rewards: Event Pokémon encounters, Star Pieces, Rare Candies, and Mega Energy for Beedrill, Houndoom, Sableye, and Manectric.

• GO Pass Deluxe Extra Rewards: Additional event Pokémon encounters, exclusive event-themed avatar pose, bonus Star Pieces, and Premium Battle Passes.

Exclusive Web Store Bundles

Purchasing your pass upgrade via the Pokémon GO Web Store comes with extra free item bundles:

• GO Pass Deluxe Upgrade: Includes 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 5 Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

• GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks: Includes 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and 5 Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

• GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks Ultra Box (Web Exclusive): Includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and 5 Premium Battle Passes alongside your pass upgrade.

(Note: Web store purchases activate automatically as soon as the event begins. Each bundle option can only be purchased once per account.)

Final Tips for Trainers

1. Prioritize Lucky Trades: Take full advantage of Tier 1’s increased Lucky Friend rate to trade extra Legendary or Shiny Pokémon with your close friends.

2. Pop a Star Piece: If you unlock Tier 2, stack Star Pieces on top of the 2× (or 3× Deluxe) Catch Stardust for massive Stardust gains.

3. Hunt the Costumes: Don’t miss out on the Sun/Moon crown Pikachus and scarfed Eeveelutions in Raids, as well as the returning costume Gengar and Drifblim in the second half of Field Research!

4. Don’t Forget to Claim Rewards: Set a calendar reminder to claim all your free and paid GO Pass items before the December 2, 2026 expiration deadline.

Get your Raid Passes ready, stay safe, and enjoy making your wishes beneath the twilight stars!