Want to make the most of Pokémon GO this week? Get ready for a whirlwind of events, because November 3rd to November 9th, 2025, is packed with exciting opportunities! This week marks the grand finale of the 'Tales of Transformation' season, bringing with it the enchanting 'Enchanted Hollow' event, a fresh batch of raid bosses, and November-themed surprises hatching from your eggs! But that's not all – we've got the usual weekly Spotlight and Raid Hours, plus those intense Dynamax Battles and rewarding Mega Raids to keep you on your toes. Buckle up, trainers, because we're diving deep into everything you need to know.
Here's a quick rundown of what's HOT this week:
- Raid Boss Rotation (November 4th): A powerful lineup of Electric, Fire, and Water types are making a comeback! Get ready to battle Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, and Mega Heracross in raids. Time to dust off those counters!
- Max Monday (November 3rd): Dynamax Inkay takes center stage in Max Battles from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Don't miss your chance to encounter this unique Pokémon in its Dynamax form!
- Spotlight Hour (November 4th): Weedle, Weedle everywhere! From 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Weedle is in the spotlight. And here's the kicker: you'll earn 2x transfer candy, giving you a great opportunity to clear out some Pokémon storage. Plus, there's a chance to snag some Mega Beedrill Energy!
- Raid Hour (November 4th): Prepare for a legendary hour! From 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will be appearing in Five-Star Raids. This is your chance to add these powerful Pokémon to your collection or snag a shiny!
- Enchanted Hollow (November 4th-9th): This is where things get really exciting! The Enchanted Hollow event introduces Tarountula and Spidops to Pokémon GO for the very first time. Plus, keep an eye out for boosted shiny odds for Paras and Stantler! This could be your best chance to catch those elusive shinies.
Let's break down the Weekly Pokémon GO Schedule:
Max Monday: Dynamax Inkay
- On Monday, November 3rd, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Dynamax Inkay will be featured in Max Battles. Remember that Dynamax Woobat will continue to appear throughout the week too, from November 3rd to November 9th. Max Battles are a fun way to team up with other trainers and take on powerful Dynamax Pokémon for amazing rewards.
Spotlight Hour: Weedle
- On Tuesday, November 4th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Weedle takes the spotlight. This little Bug-type Pokémon is surprisingly useful, especially now! Why? Because you'll earn 2x candy for transferring Pokémon during this hour. This is a great way to get rid of duplicates and stock up on candy for powering up your favorites. And, as mentioned, you might even get lucky and find some Mega Beedrill Energy! This is especially useful if you want to evolve your Beedrill into its powerful Mega form.
Events in Pokémon GO This Week: The Enchanted Hollow is Calling!
The Enchanted Hollow event runs from November 4th to November 9th, 2025. But here's where it gets controversial... Some trainers believe the increased shiny odds for Paras and Stantler are not as significant as Niantic advertises. What do you think? Have you had luck catching shinies during past events like this? Let us know in the comments!
Raids: A Whirlwind of Battles!
Five-Star Raids:
- Until November 3rd, Altered Forme Giratina will be appearing in Five-Star Raids. This Ghost- and Dragon-type Pokémon is a force to be reckoned with, so make sure you have a strong team of counters ready.
- From November 4th to November 11th, the Legendary beasts Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will be taking over Five-Star Raids. These Pokémon are powerful and iconic, and are definitely worth battling for. Be sure to check out raid guides (linked above) to prepare your teams!
Mega Raids:
- Until November 3rd, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette will be featured in Mega Raids. These spooky Mega Evolutions are perfect for the Halloween season, and they offer a significant boost to your team's power.
- From November 4th to November 11th, get ready for Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, and Mega Heracross in Mega Raids. These Bug-type Mega Evolutions are powerful attackers and can be a great addition to your raid teams. Remember to utilize Pokémon with supereffective moves to maximize your damage output!
Shadow Raids:
- One-star and three-star Shadow Raids are available every day, providing an opportunity to battle and catch powerful Shadow Pokémon. Five-star Shadow Raids, which are even more challenging, take place on Saturdays and Sundays (unless Niantic announces something different). And this is the part most people miss... Shadow Latios will continue its reign in five-star Shadow Raids during the Tales of Transformation season! If you're incredibly lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Shadow Latios! This is a rare opportunity, so don't miss out.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe: Exclusive Perks Await!
The November 2025 GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe offer exclusive rewards, including an encounter with Virizion sporting a special Tales of Transformation background. You'll also get XP and Stardust bonuses, and the return of the much-loved Lucky Trinket! The GO Pass: November is active from Tuesday, November 4th, at 10:00 a.m. local time and expires on Thursday, December 4th, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Consider whether the bonuses and rewards are worth the cost for your play style.
GO Battle League Season 24: Test Your Skills!
GO Battle League Season 24 began on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025. At the season launch, you likely received end-of-season rewards from the previous season and your GBL rank was reset. The rank-up requirements remain the same, so get battling! This week features:
- October 28 – Nov 4: Great League and Halloween Cup: Great League Edition
- Nov 4 – Nov 11: Ultra League and Jungle Cup: Great League Edition
Season of Tales of Transformation: A Season of Change!
The Tales of Transformation Season runs from September 2nd, 2025, to December 2nd, 2025. This season brings the debut of Mega Metagross, which is a big deal for many trainers! The season-long bonuses include:
- One additional Candy when trading Pokémon.
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon and one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when catching a five-star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour.
- Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak, from going up a Friendship level, and for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.
- Increased Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.
Plus, every Sunday from September 7th to November 30th, 2025, you can enjoy:
- One additional Special Trade.
- Increased chance of Lucky Trade for any trade.
- -10% Stardust cost for trades.
- Earn two Candy XL from trades.
Tales of Transformation Egg Hatches: What's Inside Those Eggs?
Different eggs will be featured every month during the Tales of Transformation season. Keep an eye out for these highlighted Pokémon hatching from eggs during November:
- 2 km Eggs: (List of potential hatches will be updated soon!)
- 5 km Eggs: (List of potential hatches will be updated soon!)
- 10 km Eggs: (List of potential hatches will be updated soon!)
So, there you have it – a jam-packed week in Pokémon GO! What are you most excited about? Are you going to focus on Raids, the Enchanted Hollow event, or something else entirely? What's your take on the shiny boost? Share your thoughts and strategies in the comments below! Let's discuss and help each other make the most of this exciting week!
