Pokémon GO November 2026 runs through the last month of the Twilight Trails Season, which ends on December 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The raid lineup moves from Giratina to Cresselia and Darkrai, then finishes with all four Deoxys Formes. Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus makes its Shadow Raid debut, and Mega Metagross closes out the Mega Raids.
The month has a gap in the middle. From November 9 to 15, Into the Wild and GO Wild Area 2026: Global take over, and the November schedule lists no regular raids or Max Battles for those days. Plan your Legendary raids around the weeks on either side.
All times below are local. For last month’s bosses, see the October 2026 Raid Hours.
Pokémon GO November 2026: Confirmed Schedule
Everything in this section comes from the official November Content Update.
Events
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| November 1 to 5 | Halloween Part II |
| November 9 to 13 | Into the Wild |
| November 14 to 15 | GO Wild Area 2026: Global |
| November 16 to 23 | Dynamax Trails |
| November 21 | Pawniard Community Day |
| November 24 to 30 | Twilight Wishes |
| November 28 | Super Mega Raid Day |
Daily Discoveries will not take place from November 9 to 15.
Five-Star Raids
Raid bosses change at 6:00 a.m. local time.
| Dates | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| October 28 to November 3 | Giratina (Origin Forme) |
| November 4 to 8 | Giratina (Altered Forme) |
| November 16 to 24 | Cresselia, Darkrai |
| November 25 to December 1 | Deoxys (Normal, Defense, Attack, and Speed Formes) |
Raid Hours
Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time.
| Date | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 4 | Giratina (Altered Forme) |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Cresselia, Darkrai |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Deoxys (all four Formes) |
Mega Raids
Raid bosses change at 6:00 a.m. local time. New to Mega Raids? Start with the Mega Raids guide.
| Dates | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| October 28 to November 8 | Mega Sableye |
| November 16 to 24 | Mega Banette |
| November 25 to December 1 | Mega Metagross |
Shadow Raids
| Dates | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| October 7 to November 3 | Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) |
| November 4 to 8 | Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) |
| November 16 to December 1 | Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) |
Both are first appearances: Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus and Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus have not been in Shadow Raids before. If you’re not sure whether to keep or purify yours, see Shadow vs Purified.
Max Battles
These Dynamax Pokémon may appear in Max Battles during Twilight Trails. Each new one starts on a Monday. For how Max Battles work, see the Dynamax guide.
| Dates | Dynamax Pokémon |
|---|---|
| October 26 to November 1 | Dynamax Sableye |
| November 2 to 8 | Dynamax Machop |
| November 16 to 23 | ??? (not yet revealed) |
| November 23 to 29 | Dynamax Espurr |
| November 30 to December 6 | Dynamax Cryogonal |
Spotlight Hours
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Thursday, November 5: Teddiursa wearing a witch hat, with 2× Evolution XP.
- Thursday, November 26: Noibat, with 2× Catch Candy.
Shiny availability
The official schedule marks every listed raid boss, Dynamax Pokémon, and Spotlight Hour Pokémon as able to be Shiny.
What isn’t stated
- Which Dynamax Pokémon appears from November 16 to 23.
- What happens on November 23, which is listed as both the last day of the ??? Max Battle and the first day of Dynamax Espurr.
- Which Pokémon is featured on Super Mega Raid Day (November 28).
- What raids or Max Battles run from November 9 to 15. Those are in the Into the Wild and GO Wild Area: Global announcements; our Into the Wild guide covers the first five days.
- How often each Deoxys Forme appears in raids.
- End times for the raid windows. The schedule gives end dates only.
- What changes when Twilight Trails ends on December 1 at 10:00 a.m., since Deoxys, Mega Metagross, and Shadow Tornadus are listed through December 1, and Dynamax Cryogonal through December 6.
Practical Application: Plan Around the Busy Days
Example: Wednesday, November 4 stacks four things on one day. Giratina switches from Origin to Altered Forme at 6:00 a.m., Shadow Tornadus replaces Shadow Landorus, Halloween Part II is running, and the Altered Forme Raid Hour starts at 6:00 p.m. If you still want an Origin Forme Giratina or a Shadow Landorus, Tuesday, November 3 is your last day. Waiting until the Raid Hour means you only get Altered Forme.
A few rules follow from this:
- Finish Giratina and Mega Sableye by November 8. After that, regular five-star and Mega raids pause for a week on the November schedule, and neither boss is listed again this month.
- Save Raid Passes for November 16 onward if you’re short. The second half of the month has Cresselia and Darkrai, then Deoxys, plus Mega Banette and Mega Metagross, all in back-to-back weeks.
- Use the November 18 Raid Hour for both Lunar Pokémon. Cresselia and Darkrai share it, so one hour gives you a chance at either.
- Don’t count on a specific Deoxys Forme. All four share the November 25 Raid Hour, and the announcement doesn’t say how they’re split. Raid the full week (November 25 to December 1) if you want a particular Forme.
- Catch Shadow Tornadus in either window. It’s in Shadow Raids November 4 to 8 and again November 16 to December 1, so missing the first week isn’t a problem.
- Check Power Spots on Mondays. Each new Dynamax Pokémon starts on a Monday, and the November 16 one is still a mystery.
- Plan for the GO Wild Area weekend. The Leonids Minior Shower starts at 5:00 p.m. on November 14, during GO Wild Area: Global, and the Into the Wild GO Pass, with its Silver Bottle Cap, runs to November 15. That’s a good weekend for long evening sessions.
- Bring Teddiursa candy goals to November 5. The witch hat Spotlight Hour gives 2× Evolution XP, so stock up on Teddiursa before then if you want to evolve several at once.
Tracking Your November Catches
November has eight different raid bosses across five-star, Mega, and Shadow tiers, plus four Deoxys Formes and five Dynamax Pokémon. By December it’s easy to lose track of which Deoxys Formes you still need, or whether your Shadow Tornadus was worth purifying.
A tracker like GoDex can help. Scan your catch screenshots after each Raid Hour, tag each Deoxys by Forme, and check what’s missing before the raid rotation ends on December 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the five-star raids in Pokémon GO in November 2026? Giratina (Origin Forme) to November 3, Giratina (Altered Forme) November 4 to 8, Cresselia and Darkrai November 16 to 24, and Deoxys in all four Formes November 25 to December 1.
When are the November 2026 Raid Hours? Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time: Giratina (Altered Forme) on November 4, Cresselia and Darkrai on November 18, and Deoxys on November 25.
When is Shadow Tornadus in raids? November 4 to 8 and November 16 to December 1. It’s the first time Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus appears in Shadow Raids.
What are the Spotlight Hours in November 2026? Teddiursa wearing a witch hat on November 5 (2× Evolution XP) and Noibat on November 26 (2× Catch Candy), both from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Who is the November 2026 Community Day Pokémon? Pawniard, on Saturday, November 21, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time. Evolve Bisharp by 9:00 p.m. for a Kingambit with Kowtow Cleave. See the Pawniard Community Day guide.
Why are there no raids listed for November 9 to 15? Into the Wild and GO Wild Area 2026: Global run during those days. Their own announcements list the raids and bonuses for that week.
Key Takeaways
- November 3 is the last day for Origin Forme Giratina and Shadow Landorus.
- Expect a raid pause from November 9 to 15 on the monthly schedule, while Into the Wild and GO Wild Area: Global run.
- Mark the Wednesday Raid Hours: November 4, 18, and 25, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Raid the full Deoxys week if you want a specific Forme.
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