In Pokémon GO the GO Nature Zone 2025 kicks off this weekend. We have some tips for you.
When does the GO Nature Zone run? The GO Nature Zone runs on November 15th and 16th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
This is a major event that brings various bonuses. There are both paid and free content for players.
We take a look at the event and have some preparation tips for you.
Check out powerful Pokémon and Safari Balls
The powerful Pokémon are the highlight of the Nature Zone. These are usually larger, especially strong specimens of wild Pokémon at a high level. You can find the complete list of powerful Pokémon here.
The problem: They are very difficult to catch and flee quickly. The best way is with the Safari Balls that can be collected over the weekend. If you don’t purchase a ticket, you will need a lot of luck to get some.
So save your Safari Balls for the powerful Pokémon that you really want. Good monsters include, for example, Tyranitar, Garchomp, and Gardevoir. You can also try to catch the hard-to-catch Galar birds with the ball.
And if you are not using a Safari Ball:
- Use Ultra Balls
- Use a golden Razz Berry
- Try to hit excellent throws
- Use a buddy Pokémon that can bounce back baited balls at the wild Pokémon
- Use Kyurem’s adventure effect to increase your catch chance if you have one
Also, note that you are unlikely to succeed with autocatchers, as they usually only throw Poké Balls.
Use the Raid Passes on both days
You will receive three additional Raid Passes per day on both event days when spinning gyms – always when the previous one is used up.
The interesting targets are Shadow Cresselia on Saturday, Shadow Darkrai on Sunday, and the costumed Snorlax.
Of these three, Darkrai is the most useful Pokémon. However, the others are also worth catching. Be sure to use your new free passes.
Use Campfire for Gigantamax
This weekend, Olangaar will appear as a Gigantamax Pokémon. This Pokémon will not be easy in battle. You can find a detailed guide on counters here shortly.
Most importantly, you should team up with other trainers to defeat it. As a Gigantamax Pokémon, it cannot be beaten by small groups. Check Campfire for a trainer group nearby that wants to battle Olangaar.
Alternatively, it is also possible to join relevant battles using a Remote Raid Pass.
Use Incense for powerful Pokémon
The incense item has the potential to attract powerful Pokémon this weekend. If you have a ticket, Selfe, Vesprit, and Tobutz as well as various Unown variants will also join the possible incense pool.
But even without a ticket, incense is a good option to encounter more powerful Pokémon.
Take snapshots
Don’t miss the chance to take a photo of your buddy Pokémon from time to time. There are rumored to be snapshot surprises that you can get through this small feature.
Unlearn Frustration, especially with Darkrai and Cresselia
During the GO Nature Zone, you can use regular TMs to get rid of the useless Shadow move “Frustration”. This can only be done during specific event periods like now, or by purifying Shadows. However, purification also deletes the attack bonus that Shadows have. So: Use a TM to get rid of Frustration first – especially with Darkrai and Cresselia if you catch them this weekend.
Otherwise, make sure you have enough balls and berries for the weekend! What tips do you have for the upcoming weekend? Share them with us in the comments! Otherwise, we wish you good luck during the Nature Zone. And to find out what else is upcoming in November, read here: All events in November 2025 for Pokémon GO.
