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Pokémon GO Event: New Shiny Pokémon and Special Research!

11/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Pokémon GO Wild Area Global event runs November 15–16, 2025 and introduces new Shiny Pokémon Impidimp, Morgrem, and Grimmsnarl.
A ticketed Special Research, "A Grim Beginning," offers two paths—Dark and Fairy—with unique tasks and rewards.
Each path includes encounters with Mighty Pokémon and various items.
The event boosts Shiny odds for ticket holders and offers Gigantamax Grimmsnarl in Max Battles, plus Field Research and Collection Challenges for additional rewards.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 2016, Pokémon GO transformed mobile gaming by integrating augmented reality, attracting over 28 million daily users at its peak. This phenomenon followed the franchise's inception in 1996 with Pokémon Red and Green, which established a global cultural impact. The upcoming 2025 event aims to sustain this legacy, introducing new features that reflect the ongoing engagement with the Pokémon community.

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Story summary

The Pokémon GO Wild Area Global event runs November 15–16, 2025 and introduces new Shiny Pokémon Impidimp, Morgrem, and Grimmsnarl.
A ticketed Special Research, "A Grim Beginning," offers two paths—Dark and Fairy—with unique tasks and rewards.
Each path includes encounters with Mighty Pokémon and various items.
The event boosts Shiny odds for ticket holders and offers Gigantamax Grimmsnarl in Max Battles, plus Field Research and Collection Challenges for additional rewards.

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