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, and mighty Pokémon return. Steel- and Dragon-type Pokémon take the spotlight, Hisuian Sliggoo and Hisuian Goodra arrive, and Machamp gets a new look!

This is a ticketed, in-person event. A one-day ticket costs MXN$350, plus applicable taxes and fees, and gives you access to event gameplay on your chosen day. Optional Extra Day Add-ons let you extend your visit. Ticket holders can look forward to extra bonuses, Steel- and Dragon-themed Special Research, and a chance to encounter mighty Latias and Latios from Incense.

Looking for the worldwide event? See our GO Wild Area 2026: Global guide.

Event Highlights

Gigantamax Duraludon Debuts

Gigantamax Duraludon

Gigantamax Duraludon makes its Pokémon GO debut in six-star Max Battles at GO Wild Area: Mexico City! If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one. Ticket holders can also earn an encounter with Gigantamax Duraludon with a Mexico City Location Background by completing the event-exclusive Special Research.

Mighty Pokémon return

Hunt for mighty Pokémon in the wild and from Incense during the event. Ticket holders may also encounter mighty Latias and Latios from Incense! Have your GO Safari Balls ready, as these powerful Pokémon can be difficult to catch!

Wild Spawns and Habitat Schedule

Two habitats alternate throughout event days: Solid as Steel Hour runs first, followed by Daring as Dragons Hour. All times below are local.

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 unusually powerful Pokémon that you may encounter during GO Wild Area. They are rare, more difficult to capture, and share a few traits:

• More likely to have high Attack, Defense, and HP ratings.
• More likely to be XL or XXL.
• Can be Shiny, if you’re lucky!

Using an event-exclusive GO Safari Ball greatly improves your chance of catching one. Mighty Pokémon can appear during either habitat hour, regardless of their type. The mighty Pokémon available in the wild and from Incense during your ticketed event day or any purchased Extra Days are listed below.

Mighty Pokémon in the Wild

The following mighty Pokémon can appear in the wild during your ticketed event day or any purchased Extra Days. All can be Shiny. Mighty Hawlucha is among the featured encounters in Mexico City!

GO Safari Balls

Ticket-holding Trainers have a chance to get GO Safari Balls by spinning PokéStops and Photo Discs at Gyms during event hours. These highly effective Poké Balls make catching Pokémon, especially mighty Pokémon, much easier.

Ticket holders can also collect GO Safari Balls from GO Wild Area Supply Balloons appearing every hour during event hours. Supply Balloons are available to ticket holders at both the in-person GO Wild Area events and the Global event.

Incense Encounters

Ticket holders can encounter Unown M, E, X, I, C and O from Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense), alongside the mighty Pokémon listed below. All six featured Unown letters can be Shiny.

If you’re lucky, you might even encounter mighty Latias or mighty Latios during your ticketed day or days! Both can be Shiny and will be quick to flee, so have your GO Safari Balls ready.

10 km Egg Hatches

The following Pokémon will hatch from 10 km Eggs during the event. All four can be Shiny!

Ticket holders have an increased chance of receiving 10 km Eggs when spinning PokéStops and Photo Discs at Gyms during event hours.

Raids and Max Battles

Max Battles

The following Dynamax Pokémon make their debuts in Max Battles. Both can be Shiny, if you’re lucky!

Six-Star Max Battles

Gigantamax Duraludon makes its debut in six-star Max Battles and may be Shiny!

Five-Star Raids

Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta will appear in five-star raids, and both can be Shiny. All Trainers can earn Crowned Sword Energy or Crowned Shield Energy by defeating the corresponding raid boss.

Three Star Raids

Related raid guides: Machamp Raid Guide

Mexico City Location Backgrounds

Ticket holders who complete in-person raids and Max Battles at GO Wild Area: Mexico City have a chance of receiving a special Mexico City Location Background after successfully catching one of the following Pokémon. Location Backgrounds are not available from remote raid or Max Battle participation.

Completing the event-exclusive Special Research also awards an encounter with Gigantamax Duraludon with a Mexico City Location Background.

Research

Event Field Research for all Trainers

All Trainers will have a boosted chance of receiving event-themed Field Research during GO Wild Area: Mexico City. Complete these tasks to encounter event-themed Pokémon.

Ticket-holder Special Research: Steel and Dragon

Ticket holders can claim an exclusive Special Research story featuring Steel- and Dragon-type Pokémon during their ticketed session at GO Wild Area: Mexico City. Complete the research to earn two type-themed in-game medals and an encounter with Gigantamax Duraludon with a Mexico City Location Background.

Trainers attending the in-person event who also purchase a ticket for GO Wild Area: Global can access the separate Global Special Research the following weekend.

Steel- and Dragon-type Timed Research

Ticket holders can complete two Timed Research experiences during their ticketed event day, one Steel-themed and one Dragon-themed. Spin specially decorated PokéStops throughout Mexico City to make progress. These PokéStops can also help guide you between locations in the GO Stamp Rally.

Both research experiences will be available again on any Extra Days you purchase. All tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before 8:00 p.m. local time on each ticketed or Extra Day.

More event information will be shared closer to GO Wild Area. We’ll update this guide as further details are confirmed.

Stamp Rally

Ticket-holding Trainers at the Mexico City event can look forward to a brand new Stamp Rally on their event ticket day! You’ll be able to explore real life locations in the city and discover landmarks to collect in-game stamps to complete the Stamp Rally. The Stamp Rally will be live from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time on your main ticketed day.

You will not receive additional Stamp Rallies with the Extra Day Add-on. However, both Steel- and Dragon-type Timed Research experiences return on purchased Extra Days.

What is a Stamp Rally?

A Pokémon GO Stamp Rally is an activity where Trainers visit specific PokéStops or Gyms to collect stamps by spinning the Photo Disc. As Trainers explore different locations to fill their Stamp Rally card, they can view their progress on the Scrapbook page and unlock rewards and Pokémon encounters along the way.

How to Participate

Each GO Stamp Rally has a unique theme, requiring Trainers to visit designated PokéStops to collect stamps. By checking your Map, you can view which locations are participating in a Rally.

1. When you are near a participating PokéStop, a stamp icon will appear on the map. 
2. Once you approach the PokéStop, you will automatically receive a stamp sheet.
3. Spin the Photo Disc where a stamp icon is displayed, and a circular stamp sheet will appear.
4. Tap or press and hold the centre of the circle; the density of the ink will vary based on how long you press. Please Note: Stamps cannot be re-stamped or adjusted once placed.
5. A stamp animation will play, indicating you have received the stamp.
6. As you collect stamps, you’ll receive rewards such as items or encounters that may be themed to the Stamp Rally. You can track your collection progress on the Scrapbook page.

You can track your progress by viewing all collected stamps in the Scrapbook page.

Wild Area 2026 Mexico City Dates, Location and Bonuses

Dates and Locations

Bonuses & Rewards for Wild Area Mexico City Ticket Holders

All ticket-holding attendees will receive the following bonuses and rewards anywhere in Mexico City on their ticketed day during event hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. local time!

Special Trade Bonuses

Ticket-holding Trainers will also receive the following bonuses and rewards between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m local time on event days:

Disclaimers

• (*) Ticket-holding Trainers will have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed by purchasing a ticket.
• (**) For this bonus to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu. Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.

Citywide Gameplay in Mexico City

Pokémon GO Wild Area isn’t contained to a single park this year — instead get ready for citywide adventure throughout all of Mexico City. On your ticketed event day, you’ll be able to experience gameplay anywhere in Mexico City. 

While adventuring through Mexico City, you can stop by the host locations, popping up all throughout the city. Here, you’ll find all of your favorite Pokémon GO event activities and get the chance to meet Trainers just like you. Stay tuned for more information on where to find these special locations.

You can also look forward to special photo opportunities to commemorate your trip to Pokémon GO Wild Area: Mexico City, and visit the Community Hub to learn more about the Community Ambassador program and meet local Trainers.

GO Wild Area Mexico City 2026 Tickets

Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026: Mexico City attendees may purchase a ticket for one day of the three-day event. One-day tickets are MXN$350 (plus applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase here.

How to Purchase Tickets

Click Buy Mexico City tickets to get a ticket, or: 

1. Open the Pokémon GO app.
2. In Map View, tap the Main Menu button.
3. Tap Events.
4. On the following page, all upcoming live events will be listed, with the soonest event at the top.
5. You’ll see the label “Tickets Available!” next to a first-come first-served event if it hasn’t sold out yet.
6. Tap the event to select the date and time you wish to attend, purchase tickets for friends, and input your payment information to complete your purchase.
7. On the payment confirmation page, please note your order ID. You’ll also receive a confirmation email at the address you entered before payment.

Game Play Add-ons

As an optional bonus for those who are attending Wild Area 2026 Mexico City, the below add-ons will be offered. You can add these on later, so don’t worry about choosing which ones you want right away.

Battle Ready – MXN$200

With the Battle Ready Add-on, these bonuses are active from November 6 at 12:00 a.m. through November 8 at 11:59 p.m. local time:

Egg-thusiast – MXN$200

With the Egg-thusiast Add-on, these bonuses are active from November 6 at 12:00 a.m. through November 8 at 11:59 p.m. local time:

Extra Day Add-On – MXN$300

Extend the GO Wild Area fun and add on the extra event day—or days—of your choice! This add-on provides an additional day of the citywide gameplay experience that is available on your primary event day, with a few restrictions.

Trainers will have access to the event’s wild Pokémon encounters, Incense encounters, and Eggs, plus access to event Field Research, Timed Research, and special bonuses.

Restrictions for the Extra Day Add-ons apply. Trainers will only receive the ticketed event Special Research once.

T-Shirt Pre-Order

Pre-order your in-person event-exclusive Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 T-shirt now and pick it up in-person during the event during your ticketed day.

Quantities are limited, and pre-orders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.

10th Anniversary Merch Pre-Order

You can also pre-order special 10th anniversary merchandise featuring Pikachu and Eevee. The 10th anniversary t-shirt will also include a voucher code that you can redeem for a matching in-game t-shirt for your avatar.

Quantities are limited, and pre-orders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.