Pokémon GO November 2026 Content Update: Every Raid, Max Battle and Spotlight Hour
By Matt · Published Quick answer: November 2026 brings Altered Forme Giratina, then Darkrai and Cresselia, then all four Deoxys forms in five-star raids, with Mega Banette and Mega Metagross in four-star raids. Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus debuts in Shadow Raids. Darkrai and Mega Metagross are the best raid attackers of the month.
Raids, week by week
- 4 to 8 November: Altered Forme Giratina in five-star raids.
- 9 to 15 November: Into the Wild and Wild Area Global take over, with their own raids.
- 16 to 24 November: Cresselia and Darkrai in five-star raids, and Mega Banette in four-star raids.
- 25 November to 1 December: all four Deoxys forms in five-star raids, and Mega Metagross in four-star raids.
Shadow Raids
- Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus arrives in Shadow Raids for the first time ever, from 4 to 8 November.
- It takes a break for Into the Wild and Wild Area week, then returns from 16 November to 1 December.
Max Battles
- A mystery Pokémon debuts from 16 to 23 November.
- Dynamax Espurr debuts from 23 to 29 November.
Spotlight Hours (6pm to 7pm)
- 5 November: Teddiursa wearing a witch hat, with 2x Evolution XP.
- 26 November: Noibat, with 2x Catch Candy.
Matt's take: out of everything this month, Darkrai and Mega Metagross are the best raid attackers, so focus on those.
FAQ
Which raid bosses are in Pokémon GO in November 2026?
Altered Forme Giratina from 4 to 8 November, Darkrai and Cresselia with Mega Banette from 16 to 24 November, and all four Deoxys forms with Mega Metagross from 25 November to 1 December.
What is the Shadow Raid boss in November 2026?
Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus, for the first time ever, from 4 to 8 November and again from 16 November to 1 December.
What are the November 2026 Spotlight Hours?
Teddiursa wearing a witch hat on 5 November with 2x Evolution XP, and Noibat on 26 November with 2x Catch Candy, both 6pm to 7pm.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and his own plan.