The Pokemon GO Wild Area 2025 event is here, bringing Gigantamax Grimmsnarl and the debut of Impidimp’s evolution family to trainers worldwide. Running November 15-16 from 10 AM to 6 PM local time, this massive event features exclusive Special Research, new shiny Pokemon, and mighty Pokemon encounters that’ll supercharge your collection.
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Pokemon GO Event Overview: What You Need to Know
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 15-16, 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Local) |
| Ticket Price | $4.99 USD (Optional) |
| Featured Pokemon | Impidimp, Morgrem, Grimmsnarl |
| New Shinies | 7 total (3 evolution lines) |
A Grim Beginning: Special Research Tasks
The ticketed Special Research offers a branching path where trainers choose between Dark-type or Fairy-type specializations, earning type-specific medals and bonuses.
Dark Path Highlights:
- Catch 3 Dark-types – Skorupi or Scraggy encounter
- Hatch an Egg – Sandile, Pawniard, or Impidimp encounter
- Make 1 Excellent Throw – Wilderness Cape Bewear (shiny possible!)
- Power up Dark Pokemon 5 times – Alolan Grimer, Houndour, or Inkay
Fairy Path Highlights:
- Catch 4 Fairy-types – Togetic or Hatenna encounter
- Make 1 Excellent Throw – Wilderness Cape Bewear
- Power up Fairy Pokemon 5 times – Alolan Vulpix or Dedenne
- Use Fairy Charged Attack – Impidimp encounter
Shiny Hunt Central
With 7 new shinies available across 3 evolution families, Wild Area 2025 is perfect for shiny hunting. Ticket holders enjoy boosted shiny odds and exclusive incense spawns for shiny Unown W, Hatenna, and Impidimp evolutionary lines.
Pro Tip: The costumed Bewear wearing a wilderness cape appears in three-star raids and is a must-catch for collectors, as costumed Pokemon rarely return.
Mighty Pokemon & GO Safari Balls
Encounter exceptionally powerful “Mighty Pokemon” spawning in the wild. Use exclusive GO Safari Balls (obtained hourly from Supply Balloons for ticket holders) to maximize your catch chances. According to official Pokemon GO documentation, these special balls significantly improve catch rates for these rare spawns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need a Ticket to Participate in Wild Area 2025?
No, all trainers can enjoy the event! However, the $4.99 ticket unlocks the “A Grim Beginning” Special Research, boosted shiny odds, increased photobomb encounters (6 vs 3 daily), and exclusive incense spawns. Free players can still catch new Pokemon, battle in raids, and participate in Max Battles featuring Gigantamax Grimmsnarl.
Which Path Should I Choose: Dark or Fairy?
Choose based on your collection needs and preferred playstyle. The Dark path offers strong battlers like Alolan Grimer and Houndour, while the Fairy path provides Alolan Vulpix and Dedenne. Both paths reward Wilderness Cape Bewear and Impidimp encounters. If you attended the Nagasaki event, you could unlock both badges, but global players must choose wisely—you can’t switch paths once selected.