Wild Area is the latest big event in Pokémon Go, aiming to capture the essence of the location from Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Centered around electric- and poison-type Pokémon, this event is packed with exciting features, including the appearance of Gigantamax Toxtricity. With so much to look forward to during this weekend celebration, players can enjoy various perks and activities.
Legendary Pokémon that were previously exclusive make a grand comeback, including Origin Form Dialga and Palkia, alongside Primal Groudon and Kyogre. Additionally, the introduction of mighty Pokémon brings creatures that are larger, have superior stats, and are a bit of a challenge to catch.
Need some tips for the event-filled weekend? We’ve got guides on Go Safari Balls, how to nab Toxel, and for ticket holders, the “An Accomplished Trainer” choice guide.
What’s New on Day 2 of Pokémon Go Wild Area?
There’s a key change on the second day of Pokémon Go Wild Area 2024, affecting the mighty Pokémon spawns. Check out our comprehensive list to discover new wild encounters, such as Dragonite, Electivire, and Mamoswine.
Looking ahead to Monday, those who complete the “An Accomplished Trainer” research will unlock ticketed bonuses. Meanwhile, the feature that lets you see when friends are raiding and join them remotely will be discontinued, despite its recent introduction.
Good luck in snagging the Pokémon you’re after on this final day of the event!
Pokémon Go Wild Area Habitat Schedule
Throughout the Wild Area event, habitats switch every hour between Electric and Poison. Here’s the schedule:
- 10-10:59 a.m. Electric
- 11-11:59 a.m. Poison
- 12-12:59 p.m. Electric
- 1-1:59 p.m. Poison
- 2-2:59 p.m. Electric
- 3-3:59 p.m. Poison
- 4-4:59 p.m. Electric
- 5-5:59 p.m. Poison
Pokémon Go Wild Area Habitat Spawns
With only two alternating habitats, you’ll see unique spawns every hour. Mighty Pokémon even have their own daily appearance schedule:
Electric Hour features Alolan Geodude, Magnemite, Electabuzz, among others, while Poison Hour has Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Tentacool, and Skorupi. If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket, you’ll also face Collection Challenges for each habitat.
Complete both sets by catching all the listed Pokémon, and you’ll be rewarded with a Pop Star Pikachu and a Rock Star Pikachu for the Electric and Poison habitats respectively.
Field Research During Pokémon Go Wild Area Event
Field Research tasks will change depending on the active habitat hour. While tasks may seem similar, the types and Pokémon rewards will differ:
Electric Hour Research might have you capturing electric types to meet Hisuian Voltorb or Blitzle, while the Poison Hour Research focuses on poison types leading to Hisuian Qwilfish or Skorupi encounters.
Open for All: Pokémon Go Wild Area Perks and Bonuses
The Wild Area event showers plenty of perks accessible to everyone:
- Extended lure duration of two hours
- Special backgrounds for Pokémon caught after battles
- Themed Field Research tasks
- A special Snapshot surprise each day
- Max Particle limit doubled to 1,600
- Unlimited remote raiding from Nov. 22-24
Exclusive Perks for Pokémon Go Wild Area Ticket Holders
A $11.99 Go Wild Area ticket unlocks a series of advantages:
- Increased shiny Pokémon encounters
- Double catch candy
- Halved hatch distance
- Double the XP, Stardust, and candy from hatches
- Up to five raid passes from gym spinning daily
- Extra 5,000 XP from completed raids
- Additional Candy XL from specific raids
- Six maximum trades per day with reduced Stardust costs
- Triple Snapshot surprises daily
- Further increased Max Particles
The prominent attractions here are the enhanced shiny chance and the boost in Max Particles, especially useful for those attempting Gigantamax Toxtricity battles which require Max Particles.
With these benefits, players dedicated to hunting down their favorite Pokémon or tackling numerous Max Battles will find their event ticket truly advantageous.
What’s New in Pokémon Go Wild Area Raids
Here’s the lineup of Pokémon appearing in raids and Max Battles during the event:
- Three-star raids: Snorlax with a studded jacket (Saturday only)
- Four-star raids: Amped and Low Key Toxtricity, with Scolipede on Saturday and Venusaur on Sunday
- Five-star raids: Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia
- Primal raids: Primal Kyogre and Groudon
- Max Battles: Gigantamax Toxtricity, alongside others like Drilbur and Excadrill
Got dreary weather? Thankfully, you can easily join raids remotely this week.
Also, explore our other guides should you need additional support throughout this thrilling event, including insights on mighty Pokémon and help navigating the “An Accomplished Trainer” path for ticket holders.
