When does Pokémon GO Into the Wild start in the U.S.? The official Into the Wild event begins Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time and continues through Friday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m., according to Pokémon GO’s event announcement. It leads into Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global on November 14–15. The most urgent deadline for U.S. players on November 8 is different: log into the game before 11:59 p.m. local time Sunday, November 8 to unlock a separate free Gigantamax Machamp Timed Research.
Information checked November 8, 2026. These are the event organizer’s published rules, not rumors or an indication that every rare Pokémon encounter is guaranteed. All local event times use the player’s local time zone; the daily schedule is not a single worldwide Eastern Time start.
Pokémon GO November 2026 dates and deadlines
| Date | Event or deadline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| November 8 | Last chance to log in and unlock free Gigantamax Machamp Timed Research | 11:59 p.m. local |
| November 9 | Into the Wild and free GO Pass begin | 10:00 a.m. local |
| November 9 | Crowned Sword Zacian Raid Hour | 6–7 p.m. local |
| November 10 | Crowned Shield Zamazenta Raid Hour | 6–7 p.m. local |
| November 11 | Registeel five-star Max Battle hour | 6–7 p.m. local |
| November 12 | Dynamax Regidrago five-star Max Battle hour | 6–7 p.m. local |
| November 13 | Latias and Latios five-star Max Battle hour; Into the Wild concludes | Battle hour 6–7 p.m.; event ends 8 p.m. local |
| November 14–15 | Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global | Check each feature’s local-time window |
| November 15 | GO Pass progression ends | 6:00 p.m. local |
| November 15 | Claim/complete Machamp Timed Research | 11:59 p.m. local |
| November 17 | Last day to claim unlocked Into the Wild GO Pass rewards | 11:59 p.m. local |
These deadlines come from the organizer’s Into the Wild event details and free Timed Research notice. Individual events may change; refresh the official pages or the in-game Today view.
How do I get the free Gigantamax Machamp research?
According to the official November 6 research announcement, all trainers can receive a free GO Wild Area: Gigantamax Machamp Power Up Timed Research by logging in during Friday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, November 8 at 11:59 p.m. local time. It awards an encounter with Gigantamax Machamp, Machop Candy, Candy XL and Max Particles.
Two separate deadlines apply. You must first log in by November 8 at 11:59 p.m. to receive the research. After receiving it, you have until November 15 at 11:59 p.m. local time to finish the tasks and claim rewards. Missing the first deadline cannot be fixed simply by opening the event on November 9. The Machamp encounter can be Shiny if you’re lucky; a Shiny is not guaranteed.
Which raid bosses appear during Into the Wild?
The official schedule lists Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta in five-star raids. Zacian has a featured Raid Hour on Monday, November 9, 6–7 p.m., and Zamazenta on Tuesday, November 10, 6–7 p.m., based on the player’s local time. Successful fights can award Crowned Sword or Crowned Shield Energy, as described by the organizer.
Other announced three-star raid Pokémon include Druddigon and Orthworm. Event-themed encounters such as Magnemite, Noibat and Togedemaru are also mentioned for the wild. Availability can vary by timing and in-game rules; the presence of a featured Pokémon is not a guarantee that a particular player’s nearby map will show it.
What is the five-star Dynamax Max Battle schedule?
The organizer’s listed one-hour appearances are Registeel on November 11, Dynamax Regidrago on November 12 and Latias and Latios on November 13, each during the featured 6–7 p.m. local Max Battle hour. Lower-star Max Battles feature Ralts and Machop. The announcement identifies Dynamax Regidrago as a Pokémon GO Dynamax debut, while Dynamax Meltan debuts as a GO Pass reward.
Is the Into the Wild GO Pass free or paid?
The standard GO Pass is free. Players are scheduled to receive GO Pass: Into the Wild automatically on November 9 at 10 a.m. local. Completing Pass Tasks grants points and rewards such as an encounter with Dynamax Meltan, event Pokémon encounters, Stardust, XP, Candy and a GO Wild Area 2026 Tee (Purple) avatar item.
A separate optional GO Pass Deluxe costs US$14.99 in the organizer’s published U.S. pricing, while Deluxe + 10 Ranks costs US$19.99. Paid tracks add rewards, including a Silver Bottle Cap and Duraludon Pants. Players buying Deluxe can also access previously unlocked Deluxe rewards, subject to the event’s claim deadline. The basic GO Pass does not require buying Deluxe.
When can I claim GO Pass rewards?
Players can earn points and rank up through November 15 at 6:00 p.m. local time. During November 9–13 there is a daily point-collection cap, while the organizer says that daily cap is removed for November 14–15. Unlocked rewards from this Pass must be claimed by Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. local time. The GO Pass deadline and the free Machamp Timed Research deadline are not the same.
How many remote raids can I do during Wild Area 2026?
The Pokémon GO announcement says the Remote Raid limit increases to 30 from November 9–13 and that no Remote Raid cap applies November 14–15. This is a limit rule, not a statement that Remote Raid Passes become free; ordinary access and any pass costs still apply. Players should verify game-specific restrictions before purchasing items.
Can I get Shiny Meltan, Gimmighoul or Regidrago?
Several Pokémon in the official announcement carry a possible Shiny notation. For Meltan, players can use the Mystery Box, obtained through eligible Pokémon GO-to-Pokémon HOME or compatible Let’s Go game transfers; during the event, the waiting period before opening the box again is reduced. The organizer also notes that using the Coin Bag during the event period can yield a Shiny Gimmighoul encounter if the player is lucky. Shiny encounters are chance-based, not assured by purchasing a pass.
What happens on Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global November 14–15?
The global weekend follows the November 9–13 lead-up. The event organizer says ticket holders can access branched Special Research starting Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. local time, with a choice of Steel Scholar or Dragon Defender paths. According to the official Wild Area update, path-specific bonuses include an extra Candy XL for catching eligible mighty Pokémon for trainers level 31+ and extra Stardust for certain mighty catches; these bonuses expire after the event Sunday, November 15 at 6 p.m. local. Do not confuse this ticketed Special Research with the free GO Pass and the free Machamp research.
Do I need to travel to Japan or Mexico to join the global event?
No. The organizer separately scheduled in-person GO Wild Area events in Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City, Mexico, November 6–8, and a global event November 14–15 so players outside the host cities can participate from their own locations. In-person ticket benefits should not be assumed to apply automatically to global players. Review the official announcement for the distinction.
How to prepare safely for the event
Check that the app is updated, confirm your device has sufficient battery and data coverage, and review in-game dates before buying optional passes. Play in permitted public places; remain aware of traffic and private-property boundaries. For readers interested in other upcoming gaming releases, see our GTA 6 preload and console schedule or browse Gaming & Entertainment.
Official event sources
- Pokémon GO: Into the Wild November 9–13 schedule, raids and GO Pass
- Pokémon GO: Free November 6–8 Gigantamax Machamp Timed Research
- Pokémon GO: Wild Area 2026 special research and bonus details
- Pokémon GO: In-person versus global dates
Image: People playing Pokémon GO outdoors near Memorial Lake at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 12, 2016. U.S. Air Force archival public-domain photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom, source. It is not a scene from the November 2026 event or an official Pokémon game screenshot.
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What time does Pokémon GO Into the Wild start in the U.S.?
November 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. in your local time zone. The lead-up event ends November 13 at 8 p.m. local.
Is Gigantamax Machamp free in November 2026?
A free Timed Research awards a Gigantamax Machamp encounter if you log in by November 8 at 11:59 p.m. local time and complete and claim the tasks by November 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Is the November 2026 GO Pass free?
Yes, the standard GO Pass: Into the Wild is free and scheduled to be granted automatically on November 9. Deluxe is an optional paid upgrade.
When are Zacian and Zamazenta Raid Hours?
Crowned Sword Zacian: November 9, 6–7 p.m. local; Crowned Shield Zamazenta: November 10, 6–7 p.m. local.
When is Pokémon GO Wild Area Global 2026?
November 14–15, 2026, following the Into the Wild lead-up event.
