'Into the Wild' is a week-long event building up to Pokémon Go Wild Area: Global on Saturday, 14th November 2026 and Sunday, 15th November 2026.
Running between 10am on Monday, 9th November and Friday, 13th November at 8pm local time, the 'Into the Wild' event offers various five-star / Legendary Pokémon in both Gyms (via Raids) and Power Spots (via Max Battles), which all have the chance of featuring Special Backgrounds.
So here's every encounter coming to Pokémon Go as part of the 'Into the Wild' event, including the week's Raid and Max Battle schedule to Raid Hour times.
Important notes about 'Into the Wilds' Raids and Max Battles
- All mentioned Pokémon are shiny eligible.
- All Pokémon caught in five-star raids or five-star Max Battles have a chance of having a Special Background. Remember, it's only a chance you’ll receive them; good luck getting both a shiny and a background on your desired Pokémon this week. (And if you get one with poor stats after that, well, that’s what a Silver Bottle Cap and Hyper Training is for.)
- Each day features a Raid Hour or Max Battle Hour. As well as the first section with a specific list, each day also lists the Raid Hour for that day.
'Into the Wild' Raid Hour schedule
Before we dive into every Raid and Max Battle, here's all Raid Hours and Max Battle Hours throughout the week, running between 6pm and 7pm local time:
- Monday: Crowned Sword Zacian in Gyms
- Tuesday: Crowned Sword Zamazenta in Gyms
- Wednesday: Dynamax Registeel in Power Spots
- Thursday: Dynamax Regidrago (new debut) in Power Spots
- Friday: Dynamax Latias and Latios in Power Spots
'Into the Wild' Raid and Max Battle schedule
Here's what Raids and Max Battles are taking place during the 'Into the Wild' event in Pokémon Go, day-by-day.
Monday, 9th November raids and Max Battles
Five-star:
- Crowned Sword Zacian (Raids, plus 6pm to 7pm Raid Hour)
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Raids)
Three-star:
- Druddigon (Raids)
- Orthworm (Raids)
Two-star:
- Machop (Max Battles)
One-star:
- Ralts (Max Battles)
Tuesday, 10th November raids and Max Battles
Five-star:
- Crowned Sword Zacian (Raids)
- Crowned Sword Zamazenta (Raids, plus 6pm to 7pm Raid Hour)
Three-star:
- Druddigon (Raids)
- Orthworm (Raids)
Two-star:
- Machop (Max Battles)
One-star:
- Ralts (Max Battles)
Wednesday, 11th November raids and Max Battles
Five-star:
- Crowned Sword Zacian (Raids)
- Crowned Sword Zamazenta (Raids)
- Dynamax Registeel in Power Spots (6pm to 7pm 'Raid Hour' only)
Three-star:
- Druddigon (Raids)
- Orthworm (Raids)
Two-star:
- Machop (Max Battles)
One-star:
- Ralts (Max Battles)
Thursday, 12th November raids and Max Battles
Five-star:
- Crowned Sword Zacian (Raids)
- Crowned Sword Zamazenta (Raids)
- Dynamax Regidrago (new debut) in Max Battles (6pm to 7pm 'Raid Hour' only)
Three-star:
- Druddigon (Raids)
- Orthworm (Raids)
Two-star:
- Machop (Max Battles)
One-star:
- Ralts (Max Battles)
Friday, 13th November raids and Max Battles
Five-star:
- Crowned Sword Zacian (Raids)
- Crowned Sword Zamazenta (Raids)
- Dynamax Latias and Latios in Power Spots (6pm to 7pm 'Raid Hour' only)
Three-star:
- Druddigon (Raids)
- Orthworm (Raids)
Two-star:
- Machop (Max Battles)
One-star:
- Ralts (Max Battles)
If you're looking for more from the event, this 'Into the Wild' Collection Challenge can give you extra structure during the week:
Matthew Reynolds
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