Mighty Pokémon GO November 2025 Event (Guide & Full List)
by Ryan Carter Updated on 2025-11-13 / Update for change location
What Are Mighty Pokémon?
When a wild encounter shows “!!!” instead of a CP number, you’re facing a Mighty Pokémon. These are tougher, often higher-level spawns with better IV rolls, and some appear in evolved forms or XL/XXL sizes. They feel like mini-bosses in the wild—rare and worth the effort.
This month, Mighty Pokémon headline the global Wild Area 2025 weekend, bringing cinematic encounters, Max Battles, and Shadow Raids to every U.S. time zone.
Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025 – Global Overview
Dates: November 15–16 (10 a.m.–6 p.m. local time)
Global Highlights
- Wild Mighty Pokémon spawns with higher IV/XL potential
- Max Battle Boss: Gigantamax Grimmsnarl (Shiny available)
- Shadow Raids: Cresselia (Saturday) / Darkrai (Sunday)
- Special Research routes: Dark Detective or Fairy Fanatic
- Unlimited Remote Raids all weekend
Ticket Bonuses ($11.99)
- Higher Shiny odds, 2× Catch Candy, more XL
- ½ Egg distance; Lures & Incense last 2h
- Hourly Safari Ball deliveries via balloon
- Up to 6 free raid passes/day; more Special Trades (½ Stardust)
| Pokémon | Type | Meta Summary | Recommended Use | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyranitar | Rock/Dark | Top Mega Dark attacker; tanky with Bite + Brutal Swing; outclassed as Rock. | PvE (Dark), Mega | Prefer Dark role; great Psychic/Dark raid counter. |
|
| Obstagoon | Dark/Normal | Scrafty-like with Ghost resistance from Normal typing; flexible PvP kit. | PvP (GL/UL) | Obstruct not required; Night Slash is fine. |
|
| Meowscarada | Grass/Dark | High ATK; out-DPSed by Rillaboom in PvE; fragile in PvP vs Shiftry. | PvP situational | Leafage pressure under shields. |
|
| Mawile | Steel/Fairy | Spicy GL pick; Mega can tank Dragon moves to keep Fairy mega-boost. | PvP spice; Mega support | Not high DPS; situational raid utility. |
|
| Houndoom | Dark/Fire | Underwhelming base; Mega is budget Dark/Fire option. | PvE (budget via Mega) | Close to Shadow Salamence (Dark) DPS. |
|
| Honchkrow | Dark/Flying | Glass cannon; shines as Flying attacker (Peck + Sky Attack); Shadow preferred. | PvE (Flying), Shadow focus | Good candy farm opportunity. |
|
| Hatterene | Psychic/Fairy | Inferior to Gardevoir in PvE; possible future G-Max relevance. | Candy prep; niche Psychic | Collect candy for potential G-Max. |
|
| Granbull | Fairy | Weaker overall; niche with Crunch/Close Combat but inconsistent. | PvP niche | Outclassed broadly. |
|
| Golurk | Ground/Ghost | Underrated Ground attacker; good vs Fighting due to Ghost subtyping; solid in lower PvP. | PvE (Ground), PvP lower leagues | Rumored future Mega; shiny is notable. |
|
| Gardevoir | Psychic/Fairy | Strong Fairy attacker; Mega Gardevoir best-in-class Fairy; Triple Axel helps. | PvE (Fairy), Mega | Chase high IV; great raid value. |
|
| Garchomp | Dragon/Ground | Elite Mega across Dragon/Ground; bulky with Breaking Swipe; outclassed by top legends but still superb. | PvE (Dragon/Ground), Mega | Triple resist Electric; great vs Zekrom, etc. |
|
| Galarian Weezing | Poison/Fairy | Versatile and unpredictable PvP set (Overheat/Brutal Swing/Fairy Wind). | PvP (GL/UL) | Covers Steels with Overheat. |
|
| Galarian Rapidash | Psychic/Fairy | Aesthetic pick; limited PvE; some PvP use with Psycho Cut + Body Slam. | PvP (GL/UL niche) | Struggles vs Steel; Play Rough helps in UL. |
|
| Drapion | Poison/Dark | Lower-league PvP monster; strong coverage and pace; candy XL farm target. | PvP (GL/UL) | Great opportunity for UL XL candy. |
|
| Alolan Ninetales | Ice/Fairy | Dragon slayer across leagues; flexible with Powder Snow/Charm; double weak to Steel. | PvP (GL/UL/ML) | Mind Steel threats. |
|
| Absol | Dark | Regular form meh; Shadow/Mega Absol are high DPS Dark options. | PvE (Dark DPS via Shadow/Mega) | Prioritize Mega Tyranitar overall for bulk. |
|
| Weavile | Dark/Ice | High DPS Dark/Ice attacker; fragile; great vs select raid bosses. | PvE (Dark/Ice) | Excellent shiny. |
|
Complete Mighty Pokémon List (November, US Edition)
| Type | Pokémon | Encounter | Shiny | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Spawns | Tyranitar, Garchomp, Hatterene, Meowscarada | Wild (marked by !!!) | Some | Higher level and IV; XL/XXL possible |
| Max Battle | Grimmsnarl (Gigantamax) | Battle Arena | Yes | Use Steel or Poison teams |
| Shadow Raids | Cresselia / Darkrai | Team GO Rocket | Yes | Remove Frustration during event |
| Incense Exclusives | Unown D / I / L / W, Impidimp line | Ticket only | Yes | Debut rotation during weekend |
Weekend Battle Plan (United States)
Both days run 10:00–18:00 local time. Use the two-stage rhythm below for clean routing.
Saturday — Shadow Cresselia Day
- Priority: Shadow Cresselia → Max Battle → wild Mighty
- Counters: Dark and Ghost (Hydreigon, Chandelure, Giratina)
- Good loops: Santa Monica Pier (CA), Pershing Square (DTLA), Millennium Park (Chicago)
- Ticket: Redeem hourly Safari Balls; keep Incense running
Sunday — Shadow Darkrai Day
- Priority: Shadow Darkrai → Max Battle → wild Mighty
- Counters: Fighting (Lucario, Machamp, Conkeldurr)
- Good loops: Central Park and Bryant Park (NYC), Pier 39 (SF), Discovery Green (Houston)
- Remote: Unlimited—coordinate nationwide raids
How to Catch Mighty Pokémon
- Use Golden Razz Berries on every Mighty encounter.
- Throw curve Excellent when possible; aim for consistent Greats otherwise.
- Prefer Ultra Balls; ticket holders use GO Safari Balls.
- Watch for the !!! alert—your quick cue it is a Mighty spawn.
- AR Plus can help adjust distance if the target keeps jumping.
Pro Tip: Use iAnyGo’s joystick walk to advance spawns naturally while staying indoors, then pivot to remote raids on demand.
Event Rewards & Bonuses
For Everyone
- Unlimited Remote Raids
- Up to 3 free raid passes per day
- Remove Frustration from Shadows (Charged TM)
- Max Particle limit raised to 1,600
- Three daily snapshot surprises
Ticket Holders
- Higher shiny odds; 2× Catch Candy, more XL
- Half Egg distance; 2-hour Lures and Incense
- Hourly Safari Ball balloon drops
- Up to six free raid passes per day; extra Special Trades (half Stardust)
- Special Research routes with unique medals
Best U.S. Spots for Mighty Pokémon
Mighty encounters scale with PokéStop density and active gyms. These hubs are reliable:
| City | Hotspot | Why it is good |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | Santa Monica Pier, Pasadena Old Town | Coastal clusters; frequent raid lobbies |
| New York City, NY | Central Park, Times Square | Constant spawns; quick remote fill |
| San Francisco, CA | Pier 39, Golden Gate Park | High Gym overlap for Max Battles |
| Chicago, IL | Millennium Park, Navy Pier | Predictable rotations; strong community |
| Seattle, WA | Gas Works Park, Waterfront | Steady density; fewer dead zones |
Pre-Event Checklist
- Free up 300–500 bag slots
- Stock Ultra Balls (200+) and Golden Razz
- Pre-build raid teams (Cresselia, Darkrai, Grimmsnarl)
- Take three snapshots per day for bonuses
- Tag high-IV and XL keeps after each session
- Charge devices; pack a power bank
Conclusion
This is the marquee weekend of November. From Gigantamax Grimmsnarl to your first Mighty Tyranitar, every encounter counts. Plan routes, prep teams, and coordinate raids—whether you are at Santa Monica Pier or exploring Central Park virtually with iAnyGo. See you in the Wild Area.
FAQ
What are Mighty Pokémon?
Rare wild spawns flagged by “!!!”, appearing stronger, often higher-level, with better IV potential and XL or XXL sizes.
How do I catch them?
Golden Razz, curve Excellent, and Ultra Ball. Ticket holders can use GO Safari Balls for a higher effective rate.
When is the event?
November 15–16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
