Wild Area 2025 Recap: Nagasaki and Global, Shadow Darkrai, Mighty Pokémon and Hundos
By Matt · Published · Updated Wild Area 2025 ran in person in Nagasaki, Japan on 7 to 9 November, and globally on 15 and 16 November. Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl debuted with their shinies, Shadow Cresselia (Saturday) and Shadow Darkrai (Sunday) were in Shadow raids, and the Safari Ball returned with shiny-eligible Mighty Pokémon in rotating habitats.
| Pokémon | Where | Hundo CP | Weather boosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Cresselia | Shadow raids (Saturday) | 1633 | 2041 Windy |
| Shadow Darkrai | Shadow raids (Sunday) | 2136 | 2671 Fog |
| Grimmsnarl | Gigantamax Max Battles | 1628 | n/a |
| Bewear (wilderness cape) | 3-star raids | 1781 | 2226 Partly Cloudy or Cloudy |
| Impidimp | 5km eggs | 461 | n/a |
| Grimmsnarl | Research | 1221 | n/a |
Wild Area 2025 was the big Dark and Fairy themed event of November 2025. I went to the in-person event in Japan, and it was a lot of fun.
When it ran
- In person: Nagasaki, Japan, 7 to 9 November 2025.
- Global: 15 and 16 November 2025. There were tickets for both, but Global had free parts too.
What was featured
- Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl debuted, all shiny eligible. Impidimp was in the wild and in 5km eggs.
- Shadow raids: Shadow Cresselia on Saturday and Shadow Darkrai on Sunday, and both could be shiny. See my Shadow Darkrai raid guide for counters.
- Shiny debuts for Unown W and Hatenna.
- The Safari Ball returned, with Mighty Pokémon in rotating habitats, and all of them could be shiny.
Saturday’s Mighty Pokémon: Wigglytuff, Galarian Rapidash, Tyranitar, Mawile, Absol, Golurk, Hatterene, Obstagoon and Meowscarada.
Sunday’s Mighty Pokémon: Alolan Ninetales, Galarian Weezing, Granbull, Houndoom, Gardevoir, Honchkrow, Garchomp, Drapion and Weavile.
5km eggs: Impidimp, Tinkatink, Mime Jr., Sandile, Pawniard and Carbink.
Hundos
- Shadow Cresselia: 1633, or 2041 in Windy weather.
- Shadow Darkrai: 2136, or 2671 in Fog.
- Gigantamax Grimmsnarl: 1628 from Max Battles.
- Bewear in a wilderness cape (three-star raids): 1781, or 2226 weather boosted.
- Impidimp from 5km eggs: 461.
- Grimmsnarl from research: 1221.
FAQ
When was Wild Area 2025?
In person in Nagasaki, Japan on 7 to 9 November 2025, and globally on 15 and 16 November 2025.
Which Pokémon debuted at Wild Area 2025?
Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl, all shiny eligible, plus shiny debuts for Unown W and Hatenna.
When were Shadow Cresselia and Shadow Darkrai in raids?
Shadow Cresselia on Saturday and Shadow Darkrai on Sunday, and both could be shiny.
What is the Gigantamax Grimmsnarl hundo?
1628 CP from Max Battles.
What was in 5km eggs during Wild Area 2025?
Impidimp, Tinkatink, Mime Jr., Sandile, Pawniard and Carbink.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.