GO Wild Area 2026: Mexico City, Mexico

GO Wild Area 2026: Mexico City takes place on November 6, 7 and 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day, with gameplay throughout Mexico City, Mexico. Gigantamax Duraludon debuts in six-star Max Battles, Dynamax Dialga and Dynamax Palkia make their Dynamax debuts, Hisuian Sliggoo and Hisuian Goodra arrive, and Machamp gets a new look!

This is a ticketed, in-person event (MXN$350 per day, plus taxes and fees). Tickets are now sold out for all three days, but ticket holders can still buy add-ons, including Extra Days.

Also see our guides to GO Wild Area 2026: Global and GO Wild Area 2026: Sendai.

Event Highlights

Gigantamax Duraludon Debuts

Gigantamax Duraludon debuts in six-star Max Battles and can be Shiny. Ticket holders also get one with a Mexico City Location Background from the event Special Research.

Dynamax Dialga and Dynamax Palkia Debut

Dynamax Dialga and Dynamax Palkia arrive in Max Battles for the first time. Both can be Shiny.

Machamp Wearing a Modern Jacket

Look at the drip on Machamp! Machamp wearing a modern jacket appears in three-star raids, knows Karate Chop and can be Shiny.

Hisuian Sliggoo and Hisuian Goodra Debut

Hisuian Sliggoo appears in the wild and can be Shiny. Evolve it into Hisuian Goodra with 100 Goomy Candy.

Mighty Latias and Latios

Ticket holders may find mighty Latias and Latios from Incense. They flee quickly, so have GO Safari Balls ready.

Wild Spawns and Habitat Schedule

Two habitats alternate each day: Solid as Steel Hour runs first, then Daring as Dragons Hour. All times are local, and every Pokémon below can be Shiny.

Habitat	Active hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Solid as Steel Hour	10:00–11:00 a.m. 12:00–1:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Daring as Dragons Hour	11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 1:00–2:00 p.m. 3:00–4:00 p.m. 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Mighty Pokémon

Mighty Pokémon are rare, harder to catch, more likely to have high IVs and more likely to be XL or XXL. They can appear during either habitat hour and on Routes, and all can be Shiny. Use GO Safari Balls to catch them. Mighty Hawlucha is exclusive to Mexico City.

Incense Encounters

Ticket holders can find Unown M, E, X, I, C and O and the mighty Pokémon below from Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense). All can be Shiny. Keep an Incense running while you walk between stamps.

10 km Egg Hatches

All four can be Shiny. Ticket holders get more 10 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops and Gyms.

Raids and Max Battles

All bosses can be Shiny. Catch them from in-person battles for a chance at a Mexico City Location Background. You can now join Max Battles as a Private Group with a group code, and Zacian’s and Zamazenta’s Adventure Effects can be activated right from the lobby.

Six-Star Max Battles and Max Battles

⚔️ Full counters: Gigantamax Duraludon guide and Dynamax Dialga guide

Five-Star Raids

All Trainers earn Crowned Sword or Crowned Shield Energy for defeating these bosses.

Zacian (Fairy/Steel) is weak to Fire and Ground. Zamazenta (Fighting/Steel) is weak to Fire, Fighting and Ground.

⚔️ Full counters: Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Three-Star Raids

Machamp is weak to Psychic, Flying and Fairy, and one or two Trainers can beat it. Top picks: Mega Mewtwo Y (Confusion / Psystrike), Mega Rayquaza (Air Slash / Dragon Ascent), Shadow Mewtwo (Confusion / Psystrike) and Deoxys (Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost). Event spawns like Metagross, Noivern, Tinkaton and Azumarill work too.

⚔️ Full counters: Machamp Raid Guide

Research

Special Research (Ticket Holders)

Claim a Steel- and Dragon-themed Special Research story on your ticketed day. You only get it once, even with Extra Days.

GO Wild Area Mexico City – The Suspense is Building (1/6)

Task	Rewards
Use an Incense	2000× XP
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms	1× Poffin
Take snapshots of 3 different wild Pokémon	1× Incense
Rewards	2000× Stardust 3× Golden Razz Berry 3× Silver Pinap Berry

GO Wild Area Mexico City – The Suspense is Building (2/6)

Task	Rewards
Catch 30 Pokémon	Lucario
Complete 5 Field Research tasks	Turtonator
Explore 1 km	Hisuian Sliggoo
Rewards	2× Fast TM 2× Charged TM 3× Rare Candy

GO Wild Area Mexico City – The Suspense is Building (3/6)

Task	Rewards
Power up Steel-type Pokémon 15 times	10× Duraludon Candy
Catch 10 Steel-type Pokémon	10× Ultra Ball
Evolve 1 Steel-type Pokémon	1× Incense
Use a Steel-type Charged Attack in 2 battles	Orthworm
Rewards	Bastiodon 800× Max Particle 1× Steel Scholar Medal

GO Wild Area Mexico City – The Suspense is Building (4/6)

Task	Rewards
Power up Dragon-type Pokémon 15 times	10× Duraludon Candy
Catch 10 Dragon-type Pokémon	10× Ultra Ball
Evolve 1 Dragon-type Pokémon	1× Incense
Use a Dragon-type Charged Attack in 2 battles	Applin
Rewards	Kommo-o 800× Max Particle 1× Dragon Defender Medal

GO Wild Area Mexico City – The Suspense is Building (5/6)

Task	Rewards
Win a Gigantamax Battle	3× Silver Pinap Berry
Win 2 Raids	3× Golden Razz Berry
Level up a Max Move	1× Star Piece
Rewards	3× Rare Candy XL 1× Lure Module 1× Premium Raid Pass

GO Wild Area Mexico City – The Suspense is Building (6/6)

Task	Rewards
Claim Reward!	1× Elite Charged TM
Claim Reward!	3× Lure Module
Claim Reward!	2× Super Incubator
Rewards	Gigantamax Duraludon 3× Rare Candy XL GO Wild Area 2026 avatar pose

Each medal unlocks bonuses for catching mighty Pokémon of its type until November 15 at 6:00 p.m. local time. Global ticket holders must pick one medal, but Mexico City attendees get both:

With a GO Wild Area: Global ticket, you also get the separate Global Special Research on November 14–15.

Timed Research (Ticket Holders)

Two Timed Research experiences, one Steel and one Dragon, progress by spinning specially decorated PokéStops around the city, which also lead you between Stamp Rally stops. Both return on Extra Days. Claim all rewards before 8:00 p.m. local time each day.

A Wild Pursuit – Steel (1/1)

Task	Rewards
Spin a Steel type-themed PokéStop	5000× XP
Spin 2 Steel type-themed PokéStops	Magnezone
Spin 3 Steel type-themed PokéStops	5000× Stardust
Spin 4 Steel type-themed PokéStops	Scizor
Spin 5 Steel type-themed PokéStops	1× Poffin
Spin 6 Steel type-themed PokéStops	Empoleon
Spin 7 Steel type-themed PokéStops	2× Golden Razz Berry
Spin 8 Steel type-themed PokéStops	Tinkaton
Spin 9 Steel type-themed PokéStops	2× Silver Pinap Berry
Spin 10 Steel type-themed PokéStops	Metagross
Rewards	Bastiodon

A Wild Pursuit – Dragon (1/1)

Task	Rewards
Spin a Dragon type-themed PokéStop	5000× XP
Spin 2 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	Kingdra
Spin 3 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	5000× Stardust
Spin 4 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	Alola Exeggutor
Spin 5 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	1× Poffin
Spin 6 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	Flygon
Spin 7 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	2× Golden Razz Berry
Spin 8 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	Hydreigon
Spin 9 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	2× Silver Pinap Berry
Spin 10 Dragon type-themed PokéStops	Goodra
Rewards	Kommo-o

Field Research (All Trainers)

Collection Challenge

GO Wild Area: Mexico City Collection Challenge

Rewards:

GO Safari Balls

Ticket holders get GO Safari Balls from spinning PokéStops and Gym Photo Discs and from Supply Balloons that appear every hour during event hours.

Mexico City Location Backgrounds

Catch these Pokémon from in-person raids and Max Battles for a chance at the Chapultepec Castle background. Remote battles don’t qualify. The Special Research Gigantamax Duraludon and the Hawlucha stamp card reward also come with it.

New: From November 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time, you can show your Buddy’s Location Background on your Trainer profile. The GO Wild Area 2026 Special Background and older Location Backgrounds follow on November 9.

Stamp Rally

Collect stamps by spinning seven PokéStops, in any order, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time on your main ticketed day only. Extra Days don’t include another Stamp Rally. The route is roughly 9 km (5.5 miles), so mix walking with the Metrobús or a taxi.

Hawlucha Stamp Rally (Mexico City Exclusive)

Hawlucha

A separate eight-stamp card with no end date. Complete it for Hawlucha with a Mexico City Location Background.

• Centro: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Palacio Nacional
• Reforma: Diana Cazadora, Columna «El Paraguas»
• Chapultepec / Polanco: Aztlán 360, Museo Soumaya
• South: Parque Hundido Clock and Fountain, Fuente de los Coyotes

Event Map and In-Person Activities

All activities run November 6–8 (local time) unless noted. More details are on the official event page and in our in-person activities guide.

Meet Pikachu and Eevee

At Monumento a la Revolución, 10:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. and 3:00 – 5:50 p.m. Times may change due to weather.

Meet Notable Trainers

At Monumento a la Revolución each day. Lines may be capped early.

• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Swaggron333, Neludia, Alex y Tely, Martogalde
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Keibron Gamer, The Trainer Club, Rochababyface

Meet the Artists

At Jardín Pushkin, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., with Pokémon GO artists Jonathan Glabas, Jason Marino, Kaan Kayimoglu and Jose Deschamps (rotating daily). On Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Jason Marino gives a talk at Cinépolis Diana on bringing art to life in Pokémon GO.

Free Sun Visors

Pikachu, Hawlucha and Machamp visors are handed out while supplies last at Monumento a la Revolución, Parque México, Jardín Pushkin, Cinépolis Diana, Liverpool Polanco and Parque Hundido.

More Around the City

• Parque México: Community Ambassador meetups and info on the Ambassador and Wayfarer programs.
• Jardín Pushkin: Player Support and the Belonging Booth, a welcoming space for neurodivergent players, players with disabilities and families.
• First aid and hydration: Monumento a la Revolución, Jardín Pushkin and Parque México.
• Mexicráneos: Two Pokémon GO Día de Muertos skull installations near the Ángel de la Independencia, on display until November 16.
• Trainer Statues: Life-sized team leader statues for photos at several locations.
• Cinépolis Diana (Nov 5–9): Wild Area takeover, photo spots, themed coasters with select purchases and a ticket-holder benefit shared by email.
• Liverpool Polanco (Nov 5–9) and Parque Hundido: Photo spots and visors.
• BBVA Tower: Lit up from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
• Turibús: Show your event medal when buying in person for a discount (not online). A themed Wild Area bus is also running.

Pop-Up Shop and Pre-Order Pickup

At Foro Reforma (Calle Lucerna #70, Juárez), 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pick up pre-orders here, or buy from limited extra stock. Pay with a BBVA card for priority checkout and a free keychain or pin while supplies last.

Ticket-Holder Bonuses

Active anywhere in Mexico City on your ticketed day, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. local time:

From 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on your ticketed day:

* Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed. ** Collect all Max Particles in the Nearby menu first for this bonus to apply.

Add-Ons and Merchandise

Add-ons are still available to ticket holders and are active from November 6 at 12:00 a.m. to November 8 at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Battle Ready – MXN$200

Egg-thusiast – MXN$200

Extra Day – MXN$300

Adds another day of event spawns, Incense encounters, Eggs, Field and Timed Research and bonuses, playable anywhere in the metropolitan area. The Special Research and Stamp Rally are only available on your main day.

Merchandise

Pre-order the event-exclusive GO Wild Area 2026 T-shirt and 10th anniversary Pikachu and Eevee merchandise, then pick it up at the pop-up shop on your ticketed day. The 10th anniversary T-shirt includes a code for a matching in-game avatar shirt. Quantities are limited, and no returns or exchanges are allowed.

In-game shop: The Duraludon Helmet, Gigantamax Duraludon Backpack and Fighting-Type Jacket arrive during the event and stay afterwards. See all new Wild Area 2026 features and avatar items.

Local Tips

From the unofficial community guide by Mexico City groups Tuerquitas Consejeras, Venados Go and PGSatélite.

• Best parks for Extra Days: Parque Hundido (Metrobús L1), Parque de los Venados with 19 Gyms (Metro L12) and Parque Naucalli with 60 PokéStops and 22 Gyms. Local meetups are on Campfire.
• Getting around: Walk under 1 km, use Ecobici for 1–3 km, the Metro or Metrobús for longer trips and a ride app at night.
• Bring: A power bank, water, sunscreen, layers (mornings are around 7 °C / 45 °F) and some cash. At 2,240 m of altitude, you’ll tire faster than usual.
• Emergencies: Call 911.

Related Guides

• GO Wild Area 2026: Global
• GO Wild Area 2026: Sendai • Tohoku
• GO Wild Area: Mexico City – Additional Details, Maps and In-Person Activities
• GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More
• Into the Wild 2026 Event
• Pokémon GO November 2026 Events
• How to Beat Gigantamax Duraludon
• How to Beat Dynamax Dialga
• Machamp Raid Guide
• Best Dynamax Attackers by Type