Into the Wild & GO Pass
The lead-up week before GO Wild Area 2026, from November 9 to 13, plus every GO Pass reward and rank bonus.
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Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Head back Into the Wild for a Steel- and Dragon-type adventure the week before GO Wild Area 2026: Global. Regidrago makes its Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles, Dynamax Meltan debuts in GO Pass: Into the Wild, and Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta take over five-star raids.
Jump to GO Pass: Into the Wild, or see the full Into the Wild event page.
Bonuses
- * These bonuses run from Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time.
- Daily Discoveries will not take place from November 9 through November 15, 2026.
Dynamax Debuts
Regidrago makes its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles, and Meltan makes its Dynamax debut in GO Pass: Into the Wild. Both can be Shiny.
- Dynamax Regidrago
- Dynamax Meltan
Wild Encounters
These Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild, along with other event-themed Pokémon.
- Magnemite
- Noibat
- Togedemaru
Raids
Defeating Crowned Sword Zacian or Crowned Shield Zamazenta in raids earns Crowned Sword Energy or Crowned Shield Energy.
Three-Star Raids
- Druddigon
- Orthworm
Five-Star Raids
- Zacian (Crowned Sword)
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
Raid HourMonday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
- Zacian (Crowned Sword)
Raid HourTuesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
Max Battles
Each five-star Max Battle Pokémon is also featured in Max Battles from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on its day.
One-Star Max Battles
- Ralts
Two-Star Max Battles
- Machop
Five-Star Max BattlesWednesday, November 11
- Registeel
Five-Star Max BattlesThursday, November 12
- Regidrago
Five-Star Max BattlesFriday, November 13
- Latias
- Latios
Featured Attacks
Registeel
Registeel caught during the event will know the Fast Attack Metal Claw.
Metal ClawFast Attack
Registeel
Latias
Latias caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Mist Ball.
Mist BallCharged Attack
Latias
Latios
Latios caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Luster Purge.
Luster PurgeCharged Attack
Latios
Regidrago
Regidrago caught during the event will know the Fast Attack Dragon Breath.
Dragon BreathFast Attack
Regidrago
Meltan and the Mystery Box
The Mystery Box is the key to catching Meltan. You can get one by sending a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME, or to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch.
From Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. local time, opening the Mystery Box gives you a chance to encounter Shiny Meltan, and you won't have to wait as long before you can open it again.
New Special Background
Trainers who take part in five-star raids and five-star Max Battles during Into the Wild have a chance of receiving a new Special Background after a successful catch. The souvenir background shows on the Pokémon's summary page, marking when it was caught on the road to Pokémon GO Wild Area.
Into the Wild Global Challenge
Work with Trainers around the world to complete raids and Max Battles. Completing the Global Challenge unlocks these bonuses:
- The Adventure Effect for Crowned Sword Zacian's Behemoth Blade will be more effective.
- The Adventure Effect for Crowned Shield Zamazenta's Behemoth Bash will be more effective.
- Energy collected during Max Battles will fill the meter faster.
GO Pass: Into the Wild
Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local timeGO Pass: Into the Wild is a free progression track. Complete Pass Tasks to collect GO Points, increase your rank, and unlock rewards. Trainers receive it automatically, and it runs through the end of GO Wild Area weekend.
Earning GO Points
- From Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, you can collect GO Points up to a daily cap.
- There's no limit to the GO Points you can earn on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15.
Free and Deluxe tracks
GO Pass
Free trackReceived automatically on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Encounter with Dynamax Meltan
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- GO Wild Area 2026 Tee (Purple)
- Stardust
- XP
- Poké Balls
- Candy
- Additional rewards
GO Pass Deluxe
Upgrade trackUS$14.99*, or US$19.99* for GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild + 10 Ranks (enough GO Points to reach Rank 10). Includes the rewards from both tracks, and you can upgrade any time and still claim ranks you've already reached.
- A Silver Bottle Cap
- Encounters with Dynamax Meltan
- Duraludon Pants
- Premium items, such as Incense and a Lucky Egg
- Additional rewards
- Dynamax Meltan
Rank Bonuses
Reach these ranks on GO Pass: Into the Wild to unlock the following bonuses. The Deluxe ranks need GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild.
Rank 25
Deluxe Rank 1
Deluxe Rank 2
Deluxe Rank 3
Silver Bottle Cap
Hyper Training lets Trainers raise a Pokémon's HP, Attack, or Defense. Completing GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild earns a Silver Bottle Cap, a one-time use item that starts Hyper Training with one of your Pokémon, as long as it is a Good Buddy or higher. You choose which stat to train when you select a trainee.
The Silver Bottle Cap from GO Pass Deluxe: Into the Wild expires on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time, regardless of when you claimed it. You'll have 365 days after using it to finish Hyper Training.
Training Tasks
- Attack: battle alongside your trainee.
- Defense: strengthen your bond with your Buddy Pokémon trainee by playing together, exploring, and catching Pokémon.
- HP: explore alongside your trainee as a buddy, such as spinning PokéStops or earning Buddy Candy.
- Claim all unlocked GO Pass rewards before they expire on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Shadow Pokémon and Pokémon that already have maxed-out stats are not eligible for Hyper Training.
- Pokémon that have undergone Hyper Training cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME.
- * Prices are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Into the Wild leads straight into GO Wild Area 2026: Global on November 14 & 15. Pokémon with a can be Shiny. Full details are on the Into the Wild event page.
