The reports are in—a surge of Ultra Beasts is approaching!

November 21, 2022

The reports are in—a surge of Ultra Beasts is approaching!

Trainers,

The mysterious life-forms known as Ultra Beasts have appeared in greater numbers than ever over the past few months—you may have even encountered them yourselves.

But if you haven’t caught a glimpse yet, keep an eye out, because even more Ultra Beasts will be making their way here during Ultra Beast Arrival: Global!

What do these mysterious creatures want? Where do they come from? What does their arrival mean? Could they be a danger to us? We don’t know for sure. We can only hope Pokémon Trainers around the world are ready for this new challenge.

Ultra Beast Arrival: Global

Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Ultra Beasts emerge!

Ultra Beasts will appear in five-star raids during this time!

Americas:

Nihilego

Buzzwole

Guzzlord

Asia-Pacific:

Nihilego

Xurkitree

Guzzlord

Europe:

Nihilego

Pheromosa

Guzzlord

Northern hemisphere:

Kartana

Southern hemisphere:

Celesteela

Timed Research

Ultra Beast Arrival: Global Timed Research focused on Raid Battles will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to encounter the following Ultra Beasts.

Nihilego

Buzzwole

Pheromosa

Xurkitree

Guzzlord

Celesteela

Kartana

A team effort

From Monday, November 21, 2022, until Saturday, November 26, 2022, you can combine your efforts with Trainers around the world to reap additional rewards!

As Trainers meet challenges focused on referring friends to join, new bonuses will become available for everyone during Ultra Beast Arrival: Global!

50,000 Trainers referred: all Trainers will receive a Lure Module via a bundle in the in-game shop.
100,000 Trainers referred: all Trainers will be able to use Beast Balls when facing Ultra Beasts during Ultra Beast Arrival: Global.

You can learn how to refer a friend here!

Event bonuses

1.25× more XP for winning Raid Battles against Ultra Beasts.

Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles.

Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.

Bonuses for groups

When you defeat an Ultra Beast in a Raid Battle, the following Pokémon will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for a short duration.

Machoke

Scyther

Magmar

Gulpin

Absol

Minccino*

Frillish

Dedenne

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

* Minccino that appear under these circumstances will have an increased chance of being Shiny.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team