The first dates to set aside in Pokémon GO's November 2026 schedule are November 9–15 and the afternoon of November 21. Raids and Max Battles run from Into the Wild through GO Wild Area: Global, followed by Pawniard Community Day the next week. You do not need to put the same effort into every event, though. The dates and supplies you need depend on whether you want Pokédex entries or to develop particular Pokémon.
This month, it is worth focusing less on the number of new Pokémon and more on how to obtain the rewards you want and when each opportunity ends. Even within the same week, joining raids, reaching pass ranks, and evolving Pokémon require different actions. Keeping those differences in mind can help you avoid playing hard all weekend only to miss a reward you needed.
Put the key November Pokémon GO dates on your calendar
Here are the main events and times for players in Korea. The times in the table apply when playing in Korea; in-person events outside Korea are identified separately.
| Dates | Main event | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 10:00–November 5, 20:00 | Halloween Part II | Shiny Greavard and pass bonuses |
| November 3, 10:00–December 1, 10:00 | GO Pass: November | Groudon and PokéCoins on the free track |
| November 6–8 | GO Wild Area: Sendai–Tohoku and Mexico City | In-person events outside Korea |
| November 9, 10:00–November 13, 20:00 | Into the Wild | Daily Raid Hour and Max Battle schedules |
| November 14–15, 10:00–18:00 each day | GO Wild Area: Global | Different featured Pokémon on Saturday and Sunday |
| November 14, 17:00–November 19, 23:59 | Minior during the Leonid meteor shower | Evening exploration for wild encounters |
| November 21, 14:00–17:00 | Pawniard Community Day | Plan for evolutions as well as catches |
The monthly preview also includes Dynamax Trails on November 16–23, Twilight Wishes on November 24–30, and Super Mega Raid Day on November 28. Decide how to allocate resources after checking the featured Pokémon and bonuses for those events. In particular, there is no need to power up Pokémon based on guesses about unannounced opponents.
Weekday evenings matter during Into the Wild
Into the Wild is worth more than a quick glance as a preview of the weekend. If you want energy for Zacian or Zamazenta, or new Dynamax Pokémon, there are clear reasons to play during the week. Each of the following focused sessions runs from 18:00 to 19:00 on its listed date.
| Date | Featured session |
|---|---|
| November 9 | Crowned Sword Zacian Raid Hour |
| November 10 | Crowned Shield Zamazenta Raid Hour |
| November 11 | Dynamax Registeel Max Battle hour |
| November 12 | Dynamax Regidrago Max Battle hour |
| November 13 | Dynamax Latias and Latios Max Battle hour |
Defeating Crowned Sword Zacian awards Crowned Sword Energy, while defeating Crowned Shield Zamazenta awards Crowned Shield Energy. If you already own the relevant Pokémon, first check how much energy you still need for your plans before deciding to chase another Shiny. Setting a numerical target also makes it easier to decide how many passes to use.
Dynamax Regidrago debuts in five-star Max Battles, while Dynamax Meltan debuts through GO Pass: Into the Wild. Do not assume they share an acquisition method just because both are new Dynamax Pokémon. If Meltan is your goal, keep up with pass progress; if you want Regidrago, prepare to join battles on November 12.
Your preparation should start in different places, too. For raids, check your passes and the Pokémon you will use against the boss. For Max Battles, check your eligible Pokémon and how far their moves have been upgraded. Rather than spending all your resources as soon as you choose a target, also make sure you can coordinate a time with other players. That is preparation that can improve your chances of success.
Separate Saturday and Sunday plans for GO Wild Area: Global
The global event on November 14–15 is available in Korea too. First, avoid confusing it with the in-person events outside Korea on November 6–8. The global event runs from 10:00 to 18:00 each day, but the main battle opponents differ between the two days.
On Saturday, you can target Dynamax Dialga, Zekrom, and White Kyurem. On Sunday, the targets include Dynamax Palkia, Reshiram, and Black Kyurem. Remember that Dialga and Palkia are Max Battle opponents here. Gigantamax Duraludon appears in six-star Max Battles.
That distinction matters if you can only play on one day. Someone who needs fusion energy for White Kyurem should prioritize a different day from someone seeking a Dynamax Palkia. Even if you can play both days, write down one goal for each so that you do not use all your passes and development resources on the first day.
When considering a ticket, it is more useful to focus on the additional benefits you will actually use than to judge the event as a single package. For example, ticket-holder benefits include an exclusive Special Research encounter with Gigantamax Duraludon with a Special Background, and mighty Latias and Latios attracted to regular Incense. The latter requires regular Incense, not Daily Adventure Incense. If you only plan to log in briefly, first consider whether you can make use of those conditions.
Read the regular raid rotation separately from the event week
There are still chances to fill your Pokédex outside Into the Wild and the global event. The month's Legendary raid rotation is summarized below. For November 9–15, also check the event-specific lineups described above.
| Dates | Legendary raid Pokémon |
|---|---|
| October 28–November 3 | Origin Forme Giratina |
| November 4–8 | Altered Forme Giratina |
| November 16–24 | Cresselia and Darkrai |
| November 25–December 1 | Normal, Defense, Attack, and Speed Forme Deoxys |
Mega Raids feature Mega Sableye through November 8, Mega Banette on November 16–24, and Mega Metagross from November 25 to December 1. Regular Raid Hours feature Altered Forme Giratina on November 4, Cresselia and Darkrai on November 18, and all four Deoxys formes on November 25, from 18:00 to 19:00.
You do not need to repeat every boss the same number of times. When several formes appear together, as with Deoxys, check which ones you do not own first. For Mega Raids, check the Mega Energy you need. Adding a Pokédex entry and collecting Candy for power-ups are different goals, so reconsider whether you have a reason to keep raiding after the first catch.
If none of the featured Pokémon interest you, there is no need to force more activities into that week. After the mid-month events, it is fine to set aside time to restock Poké Balls and healing items or organize your catches. A packed calendar does not mean every entry deserves high priority.
Prepare for catching and evolving on Pawniard Community Day
Pawniard appears more frequently in the wild on November 21 from 14:00 to 17:00. You may encounter a Shiny or one with a Special Background. Bonuses also include twice the Candy for catching Pokémon and one-quarter Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
The evolution requirement deserves particular attention this Community Day. Under the temporary requirement, defeating one Dark- or Steel-type Raid Boss lets you evolve Bisharp into Kingambit. This applies to all Bisharp you own, whether or not they are your buddy, and the normal evolution requirements return at 21:00 on November 21. You also need to prepare the Candy required for evolution.
Evolving Bisharp into Kingambit from the start of the event until 21:00, four hours after the event ends, gives it the featured Charged Attack Kowtow Cleave. You therefore do not need to treat the end of the main catching period at 17:00 as the final deadline, but you should not postpone evolution until the next day. Leave time to choose your candidates, meet the requirement, and evolve the ones you want.
Comparing every catch while you are out playing can make it harder to focus. Clear some storage space beforehand and mark your evolution candidates. Securing the featured attack and deciding whether to spend Stardust on power-ups can be separate decisions. If you do not have an immediate use for the Pokémon, you can finish the evolution and decide on further investment later.
Check bonus conditions for Halloween and evening events
Halloween Part II continues at the start of November until 20:00 on November 5. Shiny Greavard makes its debut, with opportunities to encounter Greavard in the wild, through GO Pass, and through Field Research. If collecting is your goal, consider all of those routes.
If resources are your goal, pass ranks matter more. The free Halloween GO Pass unlocks twice the Candy for catching Pokémon at Rank 10 and twice the Stardust for catching Pokémon at Rank 20. Deluxe increases each of those bonuses to three times. Check your progress first instead of assuming that logging in during the event automatically activates every bonus.
There are also shorter evening sessions. Spotlight Hours feature Teddiursa wearing a witch hat with twice the XP for evolving Pokémon on November 5, and Noibat with twice the Candy for catching Pokémon on November 26. Both run from 18:00 to 19:00. Preparing evolution candidates suits the first bonus, while stocking up on Poké Balls and Berries to focus on catching suits the second. Even two events lasting one hour can call for different preparation.
If you are looking for Minior, remember the Leonid meteor shower period from November 14 at 17:00 to November 19 at 23:59. You are especially likely to encounter Minior in the wild between 17:00 and 21:00 each day. There are opportunities on the weekdays afterward as well as after the global event, so you do not have to squeeze it into an already busy weekend battle schedule.
Track GO Pass progress and reward claims separately
GO Pass: November runs from November 3 at 10:00 to December 1 at 10:00. The free track includes an encounter with Groudon and 400 PokéCoins. Deluxe adds 1,000 PokéCoins, for a total of 1,400. These rewards are earned through pass progress, so comparing the pass to a product that immediately delivers all the coins when purchased can lead to the wrong conclusion.
If you upgrade to Deluxe later, you can still collect rewards for ranks you have already reached. That makes it important to consider how far you can realistically progress, as well as how many paid rewards are available. The monthly pass and the Into the Wild pass are separate, so do not combine their rewards and deadlines just because the names are similar.
GO Pass: Into the Wild can be progressed until November 15 at 18:00, and earned rewards must be claimed by November 17 at 23:59. The monthly GO Pass reward-claim deadline is December 3 at 10:00. Alongside the last day to play, mark a day to claim your rewards on your calendar. Collecting rewards you have already earned takes less effort than doing another raid.
The principle for planning November is simple: choose the Pokémon or reward you want first, then connect it to the dates and actions needed to obtain it. Even a smaller selection of events can make for a rewarding month if your preparation matches your goals. What would be more disappointing than skipping a few dates is putting in the time and then missing an evolution requirement or reward-claim deadline.