Pokémon GO Weekly Update (November 2, 2026)

Your Pokémon GO Weekly Update is here! Welcome to a fresh week of Pokémon GO. It runs from Monday, November 2, to Sunday, November 8, 2026, under the theme of the Season of Twilight Trails. This week transitions us out of the Halloween festivities and sets the stage for the massive upcoming Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 global event.

Pokémon GO Weekly Update (November 2, 2026)

Daily Schedule Breakdown

• Monday, November 2:
  • • Max Monday Battles: Dynamax battles feature Dynamax Machop in Max Battles through Power Spots. Running from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, featuring increased activity and frequency, plus a bonus reward structure for in-person Max Battles.
    • Weekly Challenge: New weekly challenge tasks start at 6:00 p.m PDT. The focus is on catching Pokémon.
    • Global Challenge: If completed, Mega Chandelure’s Ominous Wind+ receives a power boost starting today through November 15.
• Tuesday, November 3:
  • • Raid Transitions: Current 5-star raid (Giratina Origin) and Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) raids prepare to wrap up ahead of Wednesday’s switchover
    • GO Battle League rotation: GO Battle League switches over to Mega Editions of the Great, Ultra, and Master League under the Twilight Trails theme starting at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
    • Showcase Tuesday: Take part in the PokéStop showcases and see if you can win some before it runs out at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• Wednesday, November 4:
  • • Raid Rotations: Five-star raids transition to Giratina (Altered Forme) running through November 8. Meanwhile, Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) takes over Five-Star Shadow Raids starting today through November 8.
    • Raid Hour: Join the featured Giratina (Altered Forme) Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
• Thursday, November 5:
  • • Spotlight Hour: Enjoy the Teddiursa wearing a witch hat Spotlight Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The featured bonus is 2x XP for evolving Pokémon, alongside an increased chance to encounter Teddiursa.
    • GO Battle League Thursday: Special battle formats and rewards available all day.
    • Halloween Part 2 Wrap-Up: The final hours of the Halloween 2026 Part II event conclude. Catch your final shiny Greavard variants and maximize your event bonuses.
• Friday, November 6:
  • • Friendship Friday: Prepare your inventory, coordinate trades with friends, and take advantage of boosted trade limits.
    • In-person Wild Area events (Mexico City and Sendai • Tohoku) also kick off their weekend festivities.
• Saturday, November 7:
  • • Weekend Build-up: Stock up on items, clear max dens, and prepare your battle parties as the global Wild Area countdown continues.
• Sunday, November 8:
  • • Preparation Day: Review your Stardust reserves, manage item and Pokémon storage, and wrap up weekend research tasks ahead of the major Into the Wild lead-up event starting the following morning.
    • Scenic Sunday: Take time to explore your local parks and community paths to encounter Mateo and also gather Zygarde cells.

Tips to Maximize Your Pokémon GO Weekly Update

• Hunt the Shadow Rotation: Shift your counters to prepare for Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) in Five-Star Shadow Raids starting Wednesday.

• Farm Dynamax Machop: Stock up on Max Particles early on Monday to grab high-IV Dynamax Machop during Max Monday.

• Prepare for Giratina: Secure your Ghost and Dark-type counters to take down Giratina (Altered Forme) during mid-week raids and its dedicated Raid Hour.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokémon GO Weekly Update

• When does the Pokémon GO weekly update run? The weekly schedule runs from Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 8, 2026, bridging the gap between Halloween event wrap-ups and the road to the global Wild Area event.

• Are these events globally accessible? Yes, features like Max Mondays, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, and Shadow Raid rotations are available globally according to local times.

Good luck out there, Trainers!

For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.