In Pokémon GO starts the Nature Zone 2025. What does Saturday bring? We look at the contents of Day 1.
The Nature Zone 2025 begins on November 15 at 10:00 AM. The first day, which is Saturday, runs until 6:00 PM. Then it continues on Sunday, November 16.
In this article, you will find the brief overview of the contents of the first day. If you would prefer a comprehensive overview: Here is the big guide to the Nature Zone 2025.
But what does Saturday bring?
GO Nature Zone 2025, Day 1: What happens on Saturday
Powerful Pokémon: The powerful Pokémon are especially strong specimens that you can encounter in the wild. They are difficult to catch but offer high levels and strong stats. On Saturday, you will encounter:
- Knuddeluff
- Galar-Gallopa
- Despotar
- Flunkifer
- Absol
- Golgantes
- Silembrim
- Barrikadax
- Maskagato
All of them can be shiny. They are easier to catch with Safari Balls that you might find during the event, if you’re lucky.
Crypto Raids with Cresselia: Only on Saturday, you will meet Cresselia in the Crypto Raids. How to defeat Cresselia, you can read here.
Gigantamax Olangaar appears: You can encounter this Pokémon at power sources. Be prepared for a tough battle. The guide on how to defeat Gigantamax Olangaar can be found here.
New Pokémon: For the first time, the following will appear in Pokémon GO:
- Bähmon
- Pelzebub
- Olangaar
- Kosturso with Desert Outfit (only in 3-star raids)
You can encounter Bähmon in the wild and in 5 km eggs. You can obtain Pelzebub and Olangaar through their evolution or by defeating Gigantamax Olangaar. These Pokémon can be shiny.
New Shinies:
- Bähmon
- Olangaar
- Brimova
- Icognito W
Habitats: You can utilize the “Lurking Darkness” hour and “Imaginative Fairy” hour on Saturday, each bringing different Pokémon. They alternate every hour.
Bonuses: The following bonuses can be utilized during the event times if you play without a ticket.
- up to 3 free raid passes at gyms
- Collection limit for Dyna particles increased to 1,600
- 3 snapshot surprises per day
- more Pokémon on routes and additional buddy candies on routes (all day)
- field research with event Pokémon as rewards
Exclusive Moves: Certain Pokémon will have exclusive moves during the Nature Zone. These are Galar-Gallopa, Guardevoir, Absol, Knakrack, Kosturso with Desert Outfit, Barrikadax, and Maskagato.
Ticket is active: There are additional bonuses if you purchase the ticket for 12.99 euros in the Pokémon GO shop. A detailed overview of the differences with ticket and without ticket is provided here for you.
Generally, the following applies with ticket:
- increased shiny chance
- Collection limit for Dyna particles increased to 3,200
- more Dyna particles from power sources and from walking
- 25% reduced costs for Dyna moves
- up to 6 free raid passes at gyms
- double catch candies
- higher chance of 5 km eggs at PokéStops and gyms
- halved hatching distance for eggs
- lure modules last for 2 hours
- 6 snapshot surprises per day
- 6 special trades per day as well as halved stardust costs when trading (all day)
Special Research: There is a branched special research for the Nature Zone, during which you will also encounter Gigantamax Olangaar. However, this is only available with the event ticket.
Preparing for the Event: There is a lot to do and catch during the Nature Zone 2025. If you want to know what to focus on and how to prepare for it, it is best to check here: This is how you prepare for the Nature Zone 2025 in Pokémon GO.
