Pokémon GO’s Twilight Wishes event runs from November 24 at 10:00 a.m. to November 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, bringing back Sun Scarf Espeon and Moon Scarf Umbreon alongside Sun Crown and Moon Crown Pikachu!
The event closes out the Twilight Trails Season with increased Shiny chances for Staryu and Elgyem, themed wild encounters and raids, rotating Field Research rewards, and a special GO Pass featuring Lucky Trade bonuses and extra Stardust.
Here’s everything you need to know about Pokémon GO’s Twilight Wishes event, including all bonuses, encounters, raids, Field Research rewards, and GO Pass details.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during Twilight Wishes:
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Staryu and Shiny Elgyem
The event also features special decorations, with stars lighting up the in-game skies throughout Twilight Wishes.
Additional bonuses, including increased Lucky Trade chances and catch Stardust, can be unlocked through the event GO Pass.
Increased Shiny Chances
The following Pokémon will have an increased chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon during Twilight Wishes:
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear in the wild during Twilight Wishes:
If you’re lucky, you may also encounter:
All featured Pokémon listed above can be encountered as Shiny Pokémon, if you’re lucky.
Twilight Wishes Raids
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in one-star, three-star, and Mega Raids throughout Twilight Wishes. All Pokémon featured in these event raids have a chance to be encountered as Shiny Pokémon.
One-Star Raids
Sun Crown and Moon Crown Pikachu return to one-star raids:
Three-Star Raids
Espeon wearing a sun scarf and Umbreon wearing a moon scarf return to three-star raids:
- ⚔️ Related raid guides: Espeon Raid Guide, Umbreon Raid Guide
- Both costumed Pokémon can be encountered as Shiny Pokémon.
Mega Raids
Four Mega-Evolved Pokémon will appear in Mega Raids during the event:
⚔️ Related raid guides: Mega Beedrill Raid Guide, Mega Houndoom Raid Guide, Mega Sableye Raid Guide, Mega Manectric Raid Guide
Twilight Wishes Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout Twilight Wishes. Completing these tasks can reward Trainers with Mega Energy and encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including:
Rotating Field Research Encounters
To celebrate the end of the Twilight Trails Season, additional Field Research encounters will rotate during the event, featuring Pokémon from earlier seasonal events. All Field Research rotation times are local time.
November 24 at 10:00 a.m. – November 26 at 10:00 a.m.
The following Pokémon will be available as Field Research encounters during the first part of the event:
November 26 at 10:00 a.m. – November 30 at 8:00 p.m.
The second Field Research encounter rotation includes Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume and Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume. Both can be encountered as Shiny Pokémon:
GO Pass: Twilight Wishes
A special GO Pass: Twilight Wishes will be available from Tuesday, November 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The event features a free GO Pass and a paid GO Pass Deluxe, both offering rewards as Trainers collect GO Points and progress through ranks.
All Trainers automatically receive the free GO Pass: Twilight Wishes on November 24 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Earn GO Points by completing Pass Tasks and rank up through November 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Additional bonus tasks will become available during the event.
Free GO Pass Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks and rank up to earn rewards, including:
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Star Pieces
- Rare Candy
- Mega Energy for Beedrill, Houndoom, Sableye, and Manectric
- Additional rewards
GO Pass Milestone Bonuses
Reaching Major Milestones on your event GO Pass will unlock the following bonuses:
| Tier | Bonuses |
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| Tier 1 (Rank 1) |
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| Tier 2 (Rank 10) |
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GO Pass Deluxe: Price and Rewards
Trainers can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Twilight Wishes for US$4.99, unlocking additional rewards and faster progression. Alternatively, GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks is available for US$6.99. This option immediately grants enough GO Points to reach Rank 7. GO Pass Deluxe includes rewards from both the free and paid tracks. Trainers can upgrade at any point during the event and claim paid rewards from ranks they have already unlocked.
GO Pass Deluxe rewards include:
- Additional encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- An event-themed avatar pose
- Star Pieces
- Premium Battle Passes
- Additional rewards
GO Pass Deluxe Milestone Bonuses
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe can unlock an improved Stardust bonus at Rank 10:
| Tier | Bonuses |
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| Tier 2 (Rank 10) |
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The 3× catch Stardust bonus is available to GO Pass Deluxe holders, replacing the free track’s 2× catch Stardust bonus at this milestone.
Prices are listed in USD or their equivalent local currency. GO Pass Deluxe availability may vary by region.
GO Pass Reward Expiration
Important: All unlocked GO Pass rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Rewards that have not been claimed by this deadline will expire.
Pokémon GO Web Store Offers
Trainers purchasing GO Pass Deluxe through the Pokémon GO Web Store can receive additional items as gifts with purchase.
GO Pass Deluxe purchases made through the Web Store will activate when the event GO Pass begins.
GO Pass Deluxe: Twilight Wishes
The standard GO Pass Deluxe Web Store purchase includes the following bonus items:
- 10 Ultra Balls
- 5 Max Revives
- 1 Premium Battle Pass
- 5 Max Potions
GO Pass Deluxe: Twilight Wishes + 6 Ranks
The +6 Ranks Web Store purchase includes:
- 10 Ultra Balls
- 5 Max Revives
- 2 Premium Battle Passes
- 5 Max Potions
GO Pass Deluxe: Twilight Wishes + 6 Ranks Ultra Box
A web-exclusive Ultra Box is also available, offering the following bonus items alongside the GO Pass Deluxe upgrade:
- 20 Ultra Balls
- 10 Max Revives
- 10 Max Potions
- 5 Premium Battle Passes
These bonus items are gifts with purchase when buying the corresponding GO Pass Deluxe offer through the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Twilight Wishes Infographic
