Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global brings skyscraper-like Duraludon, Dynamax Dialga, and Dynamax Palkia to mobile screens worldwide, offering players a supersized catch-up celebration featuring special Safari Balls and Mighty Pokémon.
Setting Up for Wild Area Global
The event acts as the final major celebration of the year for the mobile game, taking a different structural approach from the regional Pokedex focus of February’s Go Tour and the summer feature introductions of Go Fest, according to The Mercury News.
“It’s a test of strength,” Angela Ferguson-Martens, Scopely Explore’s project manager for global live events, told The Mercury News.
“Can you complete those difficult raids? It’s really a culminating moment at the end of the year to see how much you grew. I think it’s a really fun progression we built.”
Leading into the weekend, [GoNintendo] reported that a free Timed Research running through November 8 awarded encounters with Gigantamax Machamp.
Catching Mighty Pokémon and Safari Balls
Saturday’s spawns include Alolan Exeggutor, Scizor, Flygon, Walrein, Metagross, Empoleon, Magnezone, Conkeldurr, and Haxorus. Sunday shifts the rotation to Azumarill, Kingdra, Aggron, Ferrothorn, Hydreigon, Goodra, Noivern, Tinkaton, and Clodsire. Alongside those encounters, hourly rotating themes divide the wild spawns.
The Mercury News said that the Solid as Steel hour features rarer spawns like Drillbur, Shellder, Durant, and Ferroseed, while the Daring as a Dragon hour highlights Skrelp, Turtonator, and Sizzlipede. [Fenix Bazaar] added that 10km Eggs collected during the event can hatch Honedge, Klefki, Drampa, and Duraludon.
Comparing Free and Paid Ticket Perks
Players can participate for free or purchase an optional ticket for $11.99, according to [Fenix Bazaar]. Free players receive access to event-themed PokéStop drops, up to three free Raid Passes daily, a daily Max Particle limit of 1,600, and three GO Snapshot surprise encounters per day.
Ticket holders unlock an increased Shiny rate, up to six free Raid Passes per day, a 3,200 daily Max Particle limit, double catch Candy, double Incense duration, and branching Special Research that grants an encounter with a Special Background Gigantamax Duraludon. [Pokemon.com] detailed an upgraded GO Pass Deluxe tier priced at $14.99 that awards encounters with Dynamax Meltan, avatar items, a Silver Bottle Cap for Hyper Training, and extra raid XP.
Seek shelter from rain at shopping centers
Regional weather patterns present distinct hurdles for weekend players on the ground. The Mercury News reported that rain is forecast for parts of the Bay Area during the event window.
Players are advised to seek out indoor or sheltered shopping centers containing Gyms and PokéStops.
In the South Bay, Valley Fair mall offers indoor shelter with several stops and gyms, while El Cerrito Plaza in the East Bay provides outdoor play spaces alongside options to stay dry, according to The Mercury News.
What to know about Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global
What time does Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global take place?
The global event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15.
What are Safari Balls and how do you get them?
Safari Balls are special items required to easily catch powerful Mighty Pokémon during event hours. Players can obtain them by spinning PokéStops and Gyms between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., as noted by [Fenix Bazaar].
Which legendary Pokémon are making their debut?
Dynamax Dialga debuts on Saturday and Dynamax Palkia debuts on Sunday, alongside skyscraper-like Gigantamax Duraludon, according to The Mercury News.
What happens to unused Safari Balls after the event ends?
Safari Balls disappear from players’ inventories once the event concludes, meaning they cannot be hoarded for future gameplay, according to [Fenix Bazaar].
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