Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global preparation guide

Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global takes place from 10 am - 6:15 pm local time on November 23 and 24, 2024. This is the first event of this kind and based on the experience players had at the in-person event in Fukuoka, Japan, it is a must-attend festivity for both hardcore and casual players.

Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global promises several bonuses and themed spawns. This article covers them all and tells you how to make the most of them.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global — All features and event bonuses

Global debuts

Gigantamax Toxtricity makes its debut worldwide during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global. (Image via TPC)

Toxtricity [shiny available]
Dynamax Toxtricity [shiny available]
Gigantamax Toxtricity [shiny available]
Toxel [shiny available]
Safari Ball
Mighty Pokemon
Snorlax in Studded Jacket [shiny available]

Costumed Pikachu variants will return. (Image via TPC)

Special features

Pikachu Pop Star [shiny available]
Pikachu Rock Star [shiny available]

General bonuses

Daily limit for collecting Max Particles increased to 1,600.
Lure Modules activated will last for two hours.
Chance of receiving Special Backgrounds from Four-Star and Five-Star Raid Battles.
One GO Snapshot surprise event encounter per day—when taking snapshots during the event, you never know who might show up!

Ticketed bonuses

Increased Max Particles from Power Spots and exploration.
Daily limit for collecting Max Particles increased to 3,200.
Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokemon.
2× Catch Candy
1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
2× Hatch Stardust
2× Hatch XP
2× Hatch Candy
Up to 5 Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
5,000 Additional XP from completed raids.
1 Additional Candy XL from Pokémon in four-star, five-star, Mega Raids, Ultra Beast Raids, and Primal Raids.
Up to 6 Special Trades can be made each day.
Reduced Stardust cost for trades.
Three GO Snapshot surprise event encounters per day—when taking snapshots during the event, you never know who might show up!

Wild spawns during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global

Electric Hour

Alolan Geodude [shiny available]
Magnemite [shiny available]
Voltorb [shiny available]
Hisuian Voltorb [shiny available]
Electabuzz [shiny available]
Electrike [shiny available]
Shinx [shiny available]
Blitzle [shiny available]
Joltik [shiny available]
Tynamo [shiny available]
Stunfisk [shiny available]
Helioptile [shiny available]

Poison Hour

Bulbasaur [shiny available]
Bellsprout [shiny available]
Tentacool [shiny available]
Spinarak [shiny available]
Paldean Wooper [shiny available]
Qwilfish [shiny available]
Hisuian Qwilfish [shiny available]
Skorupi [shiny available]
Croagunk [shiny available]
Venipede [shiny available]
Skrelp [shiny available]
Mareanie [shiny available]

Mighty Pokemon

Saturday

Pidgeot [shiny available]
Golem [shiny available]
Gyarados [shiny available]
Luxray [shiny available]
Scolipede [shiny available]
Galvantula [shiny available]
Tyrantrum [shiny available]
Toxapex [shiny available]

Sunday

Venusaur [shiny available]
Poliwrath [shiny available]
Dragonite [shiny available]
Feraligatr [shiny available]
Electivire [shiny available]
Mamoswine [shiny available]
Eelektross [shiny available]
Dragalge [shiny available]

Raids during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global

3-star raids

Saturday

Studded Jacket Snorlax [shiny available]
Luxray [shiny available]
Scolipede [shiny available]

Sunday

Studded Jacket Snorlax [shiny available]
Venusaur [shiny available]
Electivire [shiny available]

4-star raids

Toxtricity Amped Form [shiny available]
Toxtricity Lowkey Form [shiny available]

Origin Dialga and Palkia will be available during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global. (Image via TPC)

5-star raids

Origin Forme Dialga [shiny available]
Origin Forme Palkia [shiny available]

Mega Raids

Mega Beedrill [shiny available]
Mega Ampharos [shiny available]

Primal raids

Primal Kyogre [shiny available]
Primal Groudon [shiny available]

Max Battles during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global

1-star Max Battles

Drilbur [shiny available]

3-star Max Battles

Toxtricity (Amped and Lowkey Form) [shiny available]

6-star Max Battles

Gigantamax Toxtricity [shiny available]

Exclusive moves available during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global

Evolve Ivysaur during the event to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Evolve Pidgeotto during the event to get a Pidgeot that knows the Fast Attack Gust.
Evolve Poliwhirl during the event to get a Poliwrath that knows the Fast Attack Counter.
Evolve Magikarp during the event to get a Gyarados that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Evolve Croconaw during the event to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Evolve Luxio during the event to get a Luxray that knows the Charged Attack Psychic Fangs.

Best tips and tricks for Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global

The Safari Ball makes its global debut. (Image via TPC)

Do the following things to make the most out of the bonuses and features of the Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global event:

Buy the ticket. Most of the useful bonuses from the event are part of the ticketed experience. If you are sure you will play the game actively on at least one of the days, get the ticket for a much more elevated experience.
Plan with friends and choose where you will play. While the event can technically be enjoyed from anywhere, visiting a spot where members of the community gather will make it more fun. You will also be eligible for additional presents (both in-game and physical souvenirs) from Community Ambassadors. Use the Campfire app to find your local community meet-up.
Make a list of your priorities. With an event as multi-faceted as this, it is important to choose what you want to do. While covering a little bit of everything can be fun, having a sharp focus is important if you wish to farm specific Pokemon or resources.
Get the exclusive backgrounds. If there is anything better than Shiny Pokemon, it is Shiny Pokemon with an exclusive background. Complete 5-star raids to try and get this during Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global.
Get the exclusive moves. Other than Luxray with Psychic Fangs and Poliwrath with Counter, the remaining three exclusive moves are potent PvP picks. Try to get them if you can — especially on Shadow Pokemon without Frustration.
Get together and only do Gigantamax Toxtricity battles. The same creature is available in three different forms. Of these, the Gigantamx version is the best for all purposes. Complete those battles instead of wasting Raid Passes and Max Particles elsewhere.
Max out your Bag and Pokemon Storage. You should not have to worry about running out of space during the event. Invest here for a carefree experience.
Use your Safari Balls. You will get these in abundance during the Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global event hours, and won't be able to use them after the event is over. Use them to capture Mighty Pokemon.

Following these tips will help you reap the maximum benefit from the Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global.

Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

Ditto disguises
Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
Sierra counters
Cliff counters
Arlo counters
Giovanni counters