Time to grab some coats, as October is coming to a close and November is on its way. Colder months in the Northern Hemisphere can make Pokemon Go a bit more difficult to play, but Niantic is making up for this with a few very interesting tidbits for the game.
November 2021 Research Breakthrough
| Research Start | Research End |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PDT | November 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST |
Mandibuzz is one of the heavy-hitters in PvP, and one of the queens of Gym Defense (for whatever little bit that actually means nowadays), so the ability to get more of them is going to be a huge boon for many players. This is one of the better breakthroughs that we've had this year, so don't sleep on it!
Five Star and Mega Raid Bosses
Raids Start: October 22, 2021
Raids End: November 5, 2021
All Darkrai caught during this time frame will know the Elite Move Sludge Bomb
Raids Start: November 16, 2021
Raids End: December 1, 2021
Mega Raids
Raids Start: October 22, 2021
Raids End: November 5, 2021
Raids Start: November 5, 2021
Raids End: November 16, 2021
Raids Start: November 16, 2021
Raids End: December 1, 2021
Spotlight Hours
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 2 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Candy |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 9 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Transfer Candy |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Stardust |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch XP |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Candy |
March Events
While it's likely that this is not a complete list, Niantic has given us information on at least a few upcoming events:
| Event Date |
|---|
| November 21, 2021 |
Luxray is getting its chance to learn an all new move: Psychic Fangs! More information is available on this event in our Community Day post!
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2021 | November 2, 2021 |
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2021 | November 14, 2021 |
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2021 | November 21, 2021 |
With the introduction of the latest main-series games, Go is celebrating with a special event!
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| November 26, 2021 | November 29, 2021 |
This will be the end of the Season of Mischief, and will bring us the final chapter of Hoopa's story.
Full Announcement
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November Research Breakthrough encounters
Monday, November 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).
Vullaby
Weekly 1 PokéCoin bundles
Every Monday in November, a one-time-purchase bundle containing a Remote Raid Pass and other items will be available in the shop for 1 PokéCoin.
Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout November.
Five-Star Raids
Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.
Until Friday, November 5, 2021
The Mythical Pokémon Darkrai*
Friday, November 5, 2021 to Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Cobalion**
Terrakion**
Virizion**
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 to Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Cresselia
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
* Darkrai caught during this period will know the attack Sludge Bomb
** Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion caught during this period will know the Attack Sacred Sword.
Mega Raids
Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.
Until Friday, November 5, 2021
Mega Absol
Friday, November 5, 2021 to Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Mega Manectric
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 to Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Mega Lopunny
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Raid Hours
Every Wednesday in November, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.
November 3: The Mythical Pokémon Darkrai
November 10: Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion
November 17 + November 24: Cresselia
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of November, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!
November 2: Cacnea | 2× Catch Candy
November 9: Chinchou | 2× Transfer Candy
November 16: Turtwig | 2× Catch Stardust
November 23: Chimchar | 2× Catch XP
November 30: Piplup | 2× Catch Candy
November Community Day
Join us on Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for a Community Day event featuring Shinx, the Flash Pokémon! Shinx will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Evolve Luxio (Shinx’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Luxray that knows the Charged Attack Psychic Fangs.
For more details, check out the November Community Day blog.
Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these upcoming events.
- Festival of Lights: From November 5, 2021, to November 14, 2021, it’s time to celebrate light overcoming darkness with an all-new event!
- Día de Muertos: From November 1, 2021, to November 2, 2021, we will be celebrating the Día de Muertos with a special event for Trainers around the world.
- Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Celebration Event: Celebrate the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl with a special event from November 16, 2021, to November 21, 2021.
- ???: The Season of Mischief will close out with an epic event! From November 26, 2021, to November 29, 2021, Trainers who completed the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research story will be able to unlock a Special Research story where Trainers will have an opportunity to learn more about Hoopa. Stay tuned!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.
—The Pokémon GO team
