Mighty Pokemon in Pokemon GO
Mighty Pokemon are the headline catch of GO Wild Area - wild spawns ringed by a pulsing wave, with boosted IV odds, XL/XXL sizes, and a catch rate that will eat your ordinary Poke Balls alive. The full list, the spawn times, and how to actually land them.
What makes a Pokemon "mighty"
- Pulsing wave around the spawn on the map - that's the marker.
- Better IVs - more likely to roll high Attack, Defense and HP.
- XL and XXL sizes show up far more often.
- Hard to catch - high levels, low base catch rate, frequent breakouts. GO Safari Balls exist for this.
- Shiny possible - some mighty species can be shiny.
Full mighty Pokemon list (GO Wild Area 2026)
The wild lineup changes by day; Incense draws from a shared pool on both days. Event hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local.
| Day | Wild mighty Pokemon |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov 14 | Alolan Exeggutor, Scizor, Flygon*, Walrein, Metagross*, Empoleon, Magnezone*, Conkeldurr, Haxorus* |
| Sunday, Nov 15 | Azumarill, Kingdra, Aggron, Ferrothorn, Hydreigon*, Goodra, Noivern, Tinkaton*, Clodsire |
* carries an exclusive featured attack when caught during the event (e.g. Haxorus knows Breaking Swipe, Metagross knows Meteor Mash, Hydreigon knows Brutal Swing, Tinkaton knows Gigaton Hammer).
Incense pool (both days): Alolan Exeggutor, Azumarill, Scizor, Kingdra, Aggron, Flygon, Empoleon, Magnezone, Conkeldurr, Hydreigon. Ticket holders can also see mighty Latias and Latios.
Can mighty Pokemon be shiny?
Yes - some mighty Pokemon can be shiny. Any mighty species whose shiny is already released in Pokemon GO can sparkle: Haxorus, Magnezone, Kingdra, Hydreigon, Aggron, Clodsire, Empoleon, Walrein, Conkeldurr, Scizor, Flygon, Alolan Exeggutor, Metagross and Azumarill all have released shinies. The odds aren't boosted - it's the standard shiny rate - but every mighty encounter is a roll.
Can you catch mighty Pokemon without Safari Balls?
Yes, but it's rough. Mighty Pokemon can be caught with regular Poke, Great and Ultra Balls - GO Safari Balls just tilt the odds heavily in your favor. If you're out of Safari Balls: Ultra Ball + Golden Razz Berry + a well-aimed Excellent curveball still lands them, just expect breakouts. Prioritize Safari Balls for the species you actually want and spend regular balls on habitat spawns.
Which mighty Pokemon are worth the Safari Balls
| Mighty Pokemon | Why spend the ball |
|---|---|
| Haxorus | Top budget Dragon raider + exclusive Breaking Swipe (Saturday). |
| Metagross | Meteor Mash exclusive - elite Steel attacker (Saturday). |
| Hydreigon | Exclusive Brutal Swing makes it a top Dark attacker (Sunday). |
| Conkeldurr | Best non-legendary Fighting attacker (Saturday). |
| Clodsire | Great/Ultra League wall - one of the most requested PvP catches (Sunday). |
| Walrein | Bulky Great/Ultra League staple (Saturday). |
| Tinkaton | Newer species + exclusive Gigaton Hammer (Sunday). |
FAQ
When do mighty Pokemon spawn?
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local on November 14 and 15 during GO Wild Area. Saturday and Sunday run different wild lineups, and spawns reportedly tick up from 5:45 to 6:00 p.m.
How do I get GO Safari Balls?
Spin PokeStops and Gym photo discs during event hours - free for everyone. Ticket holders also get an hourly Supply Balloon with 15 balls, and bundles appear in the Web Store. They only work during event hours and vanish when it ends.
Do mighty Pokemon keep their stats?
Yes - the boosted IV roll and XL/XXL size stay on the catch. What doesn't carry is the pulsing wave itself.
Is the Wild Area ticket required for mighty spawns?
No - wild mighty spawns are free for all Trainers. The ticket mainly adds Latias/Latios Incense encounters, Unown WILD, and hourly Safari Ball balloons.