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November is just around the corner, and it’s going to be packed with things to do for Pokemon Go players. The mobile game is holding a variety of events over the next few weeks, including new Pokemon Spotlight Hours, November’s Community Day and more. Here’s a look at all the biggest events happening in Pokemon Go in November 2021.
November Research Breakthrough encounter: Vullaby
Pokemon Go’s Field Research tasks and rewards are being refreshed on Nov. 1, and there will be a new Research Breakthrough encounter. Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough in November, you’ll earn a chance to catch the dark/flying Pokemon Vullaby.
To achieve a Research Breakthrough in the game, you must first collect seven stamps. You’ll earn one stamp for the first Field Research task you complete each day, so you’ll need to complete tasks over at least seven days to achieve a Research Breakthrough. You can read more about Research tasks in our Pokemon Go beginner’s guide.
Dia de Muertos event
Pokemon Go is kicking off November with a Dia de Muertos event from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2. Additional details about the event will be announced at a later date.
November legendary raids
After Darkrai leaves five-star raids on Nov. 5, the legendary Swords of Justice — Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion — will return to the game until Nov. 16. Each Pokemon will know the attack Sacred Sword, and there’s a chance you’ll encounter Shiny versions of them. After the trio leave raids, the mythical Pokemon Cresselia will return from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1
Nov. 5 to Nov. 16
- Cobalion
- Terrakion
- Virizion
Nov. 16 to Dec. 1
November Mega raids
Pokemon Go’s Mega raids are also being refreshed next month. After Mega Absol leaves the rotation on Nov. 5, Mega Manectric will appear until Nov. 16. After that, Mega Lopunny will return until Dec. 1
Nov. 5 to Nov. 16
Nov. 16 to Dec. 1
November 2021 Community Day
Pokemon Go’s November Community Day takes place on Sunday, Nov. 21. This month’s featured Pokemon is Shinx, and it’ll appear more frequently in the game from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your local time zone. Additionally, any Luxio that you evolve into Luxray during the event will learn the new psychic-type Charged Attack Psychic Fangs, and Pokemon eggs will hatch at a quarter of the distance they normally require.
November Pokemon Spotlight Hours
Every Tuesday evening, Pokemon Go holds a Spotlight Hour event from 6-7 p.m. local time. During that hour, a certain Pokemon will appear much more frequently in the wild, and you’ll be able to take advantage of a special in-game bonus, such as increased XP or candy for catching Pokemon. You can see November’s full Spotlight Hour schedule below:
Nov. 2
- Spotlight Pokemon: Cacnea
- Spotlight bonus: 2x catch candy
Nov. 9
- Spotlight Pokemon: Chinchou
- Spotlight bonus: 2x transfer candy
Nov. 16
- Spotlight Pokemon: Turtwig
- Spotlight bonus: 2x catch Stardust
Nov. 23
- Spotlight Pokemon: Chimchar
- Spotlight bonus: 2x catch XP
Nov. 30
- Spotlight Pokemon: Piplup
- Spotlight bonus: 2x catch candy
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event
Nov. 19 marks the release of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for the Nintendo Switch, and Pokemon Go is celebrating their launch with a special event from Nov. 16 to Nov. 21. More details will be announced later.