Pokemon GO Into the Wild prep guide

The Into the Wild event in Pokemon GO is here, promising an electrifying journey filled with Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon, exciting bonuses, and rare opportunities. Starting Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00 AM local time and running until Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:59 PM local time, this event serves as a prelude to the upcoming Wild Area: Global event.

With wild Pokemon encounters, special Eggs, exclusive tickets, and more, there’s plenty for every Trainer to explore. Let’s dive into how you can make the most of this adventure-packed event.

NOTE: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.

Pokemon GO Into the Wild prep: Plan around Event bonuses

Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia (Image via The Pokemon Company)

One of the highlights of this event is the enhanced access to Remote Raids. From November 18 to November 21, Trainers can participate in up to 20 Remote Raids daily, with the limit completely removed on November 22. This is your chance to team up with friends worldwide and take on powerful Raid Bosses like Nihilego, Tapu Koko, Origin Forme Dialga, and Palkia.

For Trainers looking to farm Rare Candy XL, make sure to mark your calendars for Max Monday (November 18, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM local time). Dynamax Drilbur Max Battles during this period offer increased chances to earn Rare Candy XL — a crucial resource for powering up your strongest Pokemon.

Also read: Pokemon GO Into the Wild - Schedule, event bonuses, and more

Pokemon GO Into the Wild prep: Egg hatching strategies

Toxel and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Toxel, a fan-favorite Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon, will be making its global debut in 10 km Eggs during this event. With a bit of luck, you might even hatch a Shiny Toxel. If you’re serious about hatching Eggs, consider purchasing the Hatch Ticket for exclusive bonuses like:

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance
Double Hatch XP, Stardust, and Candy
A daily single-use Incubator from spinning PokeStops

These perks significantly enhance your hatching efficiency, so stock up on 10 km Eggs by spinning PokeStops and plan long walks to maximize the rewards.

Also read: Pokemon GO Into the Wild Timed Research and Collection Challenges - Tasks and rewards

Pokemon GO Into the Wild prep: Wild encounters to prioritize

The event also features an exciting lineup of Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon appearing more frequently in the wild. Some of them have shiny possibilities, so keep catching them as you could get lucky. Keep an eye out for valuable spawns like:

Magnemite and Magneton: Great for building a strong Electric team.
Gastly and Haunter: Useful for evolving into the powerful Gengar.
Mareep and Togedemaru: Rare Electric-types that can be excellent additions to your Pokedex.

Possible Shiny encounters include: Bellsprout, Magnemite, Mareep, Roselia, Gulpin, Stunky, Emolga, Foongus, Dedenne, Grubbin and Togedemaru

By focusing on catching these Pokemon, you can gather Candy to power them up or evolve them into formidable battlers.

Also read: How to get Toxel in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Pokemon GO Into the Wild prep: Maximizing Raids

Raid enthusiasts will have plenty to look forward to with rotating 5-star Raid Bosses. The schedule includes powerful Pokemon like:

Nihilego
Tapu Koko
Origin Forme Dialga
Origin Forme Palkia
Drilbur (Max Battle)

Both Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia will feature their signature moves, making this an unmissable opportunity to catch them. To further enhance your rewards, the Raid Ticket provides 5,000 bonus XP per completed raid and additional Candy from higher-tier Raids.

Also read: Pokemon GO Simply Groundbreaking Field and Timed Research - Tasks and rewards

Timed Research and Event Tickets

Purchasable event tickets from the in-game store (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Trainers can purchase one or both event-exclusive tickets to unlock additional Timed Research tasks and bonuses. Here’s what you can gain:

Raids Ticket ($5): Includes daily Timed Research for Poke Balls, XP, Stardust, Toxel Candy, and bonuses like free Raid Passes and extra XP from raids.
Hatch Ticket ($5): Grants perks like increased Toxel hatch chances and boosted hatching rewards.

If you’re interested in both, consider the Into the Wild Ultra Ticket Box, which also includes a Premium Battle Pass and an Incubator at no additional cost.

Event-themed Field Research tasks will reward items, Toxel Candy, and encounters with featured Pokemon. Additionally, Toxel, Toxtricity (Amped Form), and Toxtricity (Low Key Form) will possibly be shiny, so keep an eye out for these sparkling finds during the event.

Also read: Pokemon GO Dynamax Toxtricity Max Battle guide

Tips to maximize your experience

Stock up on Items: Before the event begins, load up on Poke Balls, Incubators, and Raid Passes.
Coordinate with friends: Use the increased Remote Raid limit to participate in as many Raids as possible.
Walk strategically: Use the Hatch Ticket perks to optimize your Egg hatching while covering significant distances.
Plan for Max Monday: Join Max Battles during the designated hour to farm Rare Candy XL efficiently.
Keep your Buddy Pokemon happy: Make sure your buddy is set to help you gather Candy while you explore.

Get ready to step into the wild and embrace all the adventures this event has to offer. Whether you are catching Pokemon, hatching Eggs, or battling in Raids, Into the Wild promises a thrilling week for every Trainer.

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