Hold on tight, Trainers, because the next week in Pokémon GO is absolutely PACKED! From November 24th to November 30th, 2025, prepare for a whirlwind of exciting events, raids, and Community Day fun. But here's the kicker: this is the final full week of the 'Tales of Transformation' season! That means you have one last chance to capitalize on those season-long bonuses before they're gone. Don't miss out!
Your Weekly Pokémon GO Rundown
Let's dive into the specifics of what awaits you this week:
Raids Galore: Get ready to face off against some formidable foes! Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion return to Five-Star Raids alongside Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Medicham, and the powerful Mega Garchomp in Mega Raids. Stock up on those Raid Passes! These Pokémon will be available from November 25th to December 2nd, giving you ample opportunity to challenge and catch them. For detailed strategies and recommended counters, check out our comprehensive raid guides (linked above).
Max Monday with Dynamax Eevee: Start your week off with a bang! On Monday, November 24th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Dynamax Eevee will be appearing in Max Battles. This is a fantastic opportunity to add this unique Eevee variant to your collection. Dynamax Eevee will continue to appear from November 24 to November 30 in Max Battles.
Spotlight Hour Featuring Scraggy: Tuesday, November 25th, brings Scraggy into the spotlight! From 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Scraggy will be appearing more frequently in the wild. And the best part? You'll earn 2x XP for every Pokémon you catch during this hour. That's a great way to level up quickly!
Raid Hour with the Legendary Trio: Wednesday, November 26th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, prepare for a Legendary Raid Hour! Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will be appearing in Five-Star Raids, giving you another chance to battle and catch these powerful Pokémon. Coordinate with your friends and take them down!
'Final Justice' Event: From November 25th to November 30th, the 'Final Justice' event takes center stage! This event marks the debut of Shiny Keldeo and Resolute Keldeo, two highly sought-after Pokémon. Fighting-type Pokémon will also be appearing more frequently in the wild, so be prepared to add some powerful fighters to your team. This event also unlocks the final chapter of the ongoing 'Tales of Transformation' Special Research, rewarding players with an encounter with Keldeo. Plus, keep an eye out for increased chances of encountering shiny Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, and Hitmontop! The event will also feature Field and Timed Research opportunities with unique rewards.
Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend: Prepare for an epic weekend battle! On Saturday, November 29th, and Sunday, November 30th, Dynamax Lugia makes its debut in Pokémon GO during a special Max Battle Weekend. Trainers can look forward to an increased Max Particle limit, Dynamax Lugia appearing on Power Spots that refresh more frequently, and more bonuses to enhance your Max Battle experience!
Pikipek Community Day: Rounding out the week is the highly anticipated Pikipek Community Day on Sunday, November 30th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Pikipek, the Woodpecker Pokémon, will be appearing frequently in the wild, and you'll have your first chance to catch a Shiny Pikipek! Evolving Trumbeak during the event will result in Toucannon knowing the exclusive charged attack Beak Blast [flying]. Don't forget to snap an AR Photo during the event to get photobombed by Pikipek. Also, keep an eye out for Showcases at different PokéStops during Pikipek Community Day!
Delving Deeper: Raids, GO Passes, and More
Raid Boss Rotation: As mentioned earlier, the raid bosses are rotating! From November 25th to December 2nd, you'll find Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion in Five-Star Raids, and Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Medicham, and Mega Garchomp in Mega Raids. Remember to check out our raid guides for tips and strategies on how to defeat these powerful Pokémon.
Shadow Raids: Don't forget about Shadow Raids! One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays. And remember, Shadow Latios is making a splash in five-star Shadow Raids during the 'Tales of Transformation' season! If you're lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Shadow Latios!
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe: Pokémon GO's November 2025 GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe offer exclusive rewards, including an encounter with Virizion with a 'Tales of Transformation' background, XP and Stardust bonuses, and the return of the ever-popular Lucky Trinket! The GO Pass: November runs from Tuesday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m. local and expires on Thursday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
GO Battle League Season 24: The competition continues in GO Battle League Season 24! Remember that your GBL rank resets at the start of the season, but the rank-up requirements remain the same. Take advantage of the active Cups and Leagues this week to climb the ranks and earn rewards. From November 18 – November 25 the 2025 Championship Series Cup and Master League: Mega Edition are active, while from November 25 – December 2 the Catch Cup: Great League Edition, Ultra League, and Master League are active. 4× Stardust win rewards are active during these weeks (excludes end-of-set rewards).
'Tales of Transformation' Season Bonuses: As a reminder, the 'Tales of Transformation' season is still in full swing until December 2nd! This means you can still enjoy bonuses like one additional Candy when trading Pokémon, a guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon (for Trainers level 31 and above), increased XP for streak bonuses, and increased Stardust for streak bonuses. Also, every Sunday from September 7th to November 30th 2025, you can enjoy one additional Special Trade, increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade, -10% Stardust cost for trades, and earn two Candy XL from trades.
Egg Hatches: During the 'Tales of Transformation' season, different eggs will be featured every month. Keep an eye out for featured Pokémon hatching from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs!
A Week of Tough Choices... Or Is It?
With so much happening, it's going to be a busy week for Pokémon GO trainers! But here's where it gets controversial... some players feel that these packed event schedules are overwhelming and lead to burnout. Others argue that the constant stream of content keeps the game fresh and exciting. What do you think? Are you excited about the jam-packed schedule, or do you prefer a more relaxed pace? Let us know in the comments below! Also, are you targeting Shiny Keldeo, or do you have your eyes on something else? Let's discuss!
