Twilight Wishes runs in Pokémon GO from Tuesday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m., in your local time. The official event post lists Shiny Staryu and Shiny Elgyem with an increased chance, four Mega Raid bosses (Beedrill, Houndoom, Sableye and Manectric), Espeon and Umbreon in three-star raids, and a new GO Pass with Stardust bonuses. Details below come from Niantic’s own post, so if the plan changes the dates here will change too.
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Quick answer: Pokémon GO Twilight Wishes
- Dates: Nov 24, 10:00 a.m. to Nov 30, 8:00 p.m., local time.
- Shiny boost: increased chance to meet Shiny Staryu and Shiny Elgyem.
- Mega Raids: Mega Beedrill, Mega Houndoom, Mega Sableye and Mega Manectric.
- Three-star raids: Espeon wearing a sun scarf and Umbreon wearing a moon scarf.
- GO Pass: free pass for everyone, Deluxe for US$4.99, Deluxe + 6 Ranks for US$6.99. Claim rewards by Dec 2, 8:00 p.m.
- Bonuses: more Lucky Pokémon from trades and more Lucky Friends at Rank 1; 2x catch Stardust at Rank 10 (3x with Deluxe).
Checked 08:45 UTC on Nov 11, 2026 against the official Twilight Wishes post on pokemongo.com and Leek Duck’s event page, which credits the same official announcement.
The Twilight Wishes GO Pass is a ranked reward track, free or Deluxe. AI-generated illustration
Twilight Wishes dates and start time
Niantic gives every time in local time, so the event starts at 10:00 a.m. wherever you are and ends at 8:00 p.m. on the last day. It is the season finale for Twilight Trails, and the official post says some Pokémon from throughout the season come back through Field Research tasks.
| What | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Twilight Wishes event | Tue, Nov 24, 10:00 a.m. | Mon, Nov 30, 8:00 p.m. |
| GO Pass: Twilight Wishes | Tue, Nov 24, 10:00 a.m. | Mon, Nov 30, 8:00 p.m. (rewards claimable to Dec 2, 8:00 p.m.) |
| Field Research: Applin, Maschiff | Nov 24, 10:00 a.m. | Nov 26, 10:00 a.m. |
| Field Research: Gengar, Drifblim, Bramblin | Nov 26, 10:00 a.m. | Nov 30, 8:00 p.m. |
What spawns in Twilight Wishes?
The official wild list names Clefairy, Staryu and Elgyem “and more”, and says you might even meet Rockruff. Clefairy, Staryu and Elgyem carry the Shiny asterisk, and the event bonus specifically raises the Shiny chance for Staryu and Elgyem. Stars light up the sky as decor during the event.
The official post doesn’t list Shiny odds, so treat the boost as “more likely than normal”, not a number.
Twilight Wishes raid bosses
| Raid tier | Boss (shiny possible) |
|---|---|
| One-star | Pikachu wearing a sun crown, Pikachu wearing a moon crown |
| Three-star | Espeon wearing a sun scarf, Umbreon wearing a moon scarf |
| Mega Raids | Mega Beedrill, Mega Houndoom, Mega Sableye, Mega Manectric |
All of these are marked with the Shiny asterisk in the official post. There is no five-star raid boss in the Twilight Wishes list, so any other raid schedule for those days has to come from a separate announcement. Check the in-game raid screen before you spend passes.
Mega Raid types at a glance
From the standard type chart, the four Mega bosses are weak to different attackers, so a short team can cover most of them. Use a live counter tool such as Pokebattler for exact rankings once the raids are up.
| Mega boss | Typing | Weak to |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Beedrill | Bug / Poison | Fire, Flying, Rock, Psychic |
| Mega Houndoom | Dark / Fire | Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water |
| Mega Sableye | Dark / Ghost | Fairy |
| Mega Manectric | Electric | Ground |
Our Mega Sableye counters guide covers the one boss we have already written up, and the Super Max Mega Level guide explains why Mega Energy matters beyond the first Mega Evolution.
Twilight Wishes runs from 10:00 a.m. local time on Nov 24 to 8:00 p.m. on Nov 30. AI-generated illustration
Twilight Wishes GO Pass: what you get
The GO Pass is a free progression track. You collect GO Points from Pass Tasks, rank up, and unlock rewards. The Deluxe version adds upgraded rewards and faster progression, and claims everything from both tracks, including ranks you unlocked before you upgraded.
| Version | Price | Rewards listed by Niantic |
|---|---|---|
| GO Pass (free) | Free | Event-themed Pokémon encounters, Star Piece, Rare Candy, Mega Energy for Beedrill, Houndoom, Sableye and Manectric |
| GO Pass Deluxe | US$4.99* | Extra encounters with event-themed Pokémon, an event avatar pose, Star Pieces, Premium Battle Passes |
| GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks | US$6.99* | Everything in Deluxe, with enough GO Points to start at Rank 7 |
*Or the equivalent local price tier. Availability may vary by region.
Milestone bonuses
- Tier 1, Rank 1: increased chance of Lucky Pokémon in trades and of becoming Lucky Friends.
- Tier 2, Rank 10: 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon. With GO Pass Deluxe it is 3x.
Niantic also says there will be additional bonus tasks for this pass during the event. If you buy through the Pokémon GO Web Store, the Deluxe pass activates when the pass begins, and the store adds a gift: 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass and five Max Potions, or two Premium Battle Passes with the +6 Ranks version. A web-only Ultra Box adds 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions and five Premium Battle Passes.
Most of the free value is Mega Energy, so the pass matters most if you plan to raid the Mega bosses anyway. The monthly pass has its own guide: Pokémon GO Pass November 2026.
What else is on during Twilight Wishes?
| When | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local | Clefable Super Mega Raid Day (Mega Clefable debut; Global Challenge runs Nov 27 5:00 p.m. PST to Nov 28 8:00 p.m. PST) | Official post |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Max Monday, with Cryogonal listed by Leek Duck | Leek Duck (see our Max Monday schedule) |
Clefable Super Mega Raid Day falls inside the Twilight Wishes window, and Clefairy is one of the event’s wild spawns. Plan your Mega Energy for that afternoon if you want a Mega Clefable. For the wider month, see our November 2026 events overview.
How to plan your Twilight Wishes week
- Nov 24 morning: open the event at 10:00 a.m., claim the free GO Pass and decide on Deluxe. The Applin and Maschiff Field Research window closes Nov 26 at 10:00 a.m.
- Nov 24 to 27: catch Staryu and Elgyem for the Shiny chance, and spin for Field Research to collect Mega Energy.
- Nov 26 onward: the second research list swaps in Gengar, Drifblim and Bramblin.
- Nov 28: save Mega Energy and raid passes for Clefable Super Mega Raid Day.
- Nov 30: the event ends at 8:00 p.m. local time. Claim GO Pass rewards by Dec 2 at 8:00 p.m.
FAQ
When does Twilight Wishes start in Pokémon GO?
Tuesday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. local time, and it ends Monday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Is Shiny Staryu available in Twilight Wishes?
Yes. The official post says there is an increased chance to encounter Shiny Staryu and Shiny Elgyem during the event.
Which Mega Raids are in Twilight Wishes?
Mega Beedrill, Mega Houndoom, Mega Sableye and Mega Manectric, all of which can be Shiny.
Is the Twilight Wishes GO Pass Deluxe worth buying?
That depends on how much you raid. The Deluxe pass costs US$4.99 and adds encounters, Star Pieces, Premium Battle Passes and 3x catch Stardust at Rank 10, while the free pass already gives Mega Energy and 2x Stardust at Rank 10.
Sources: Pokémon GO, Twilight Wishes; Pokémon GO, Clefable Super Mega Raid Day; Leek Duck, Twilight Wishes; Pokebattler.
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