This weekend, the Nature Zone was running in Pokémon GO. For MeinMMO author Max Handwerk, there was basically only one problem with the event: the November weather.
The Nature Zone this weekend sent us all on a safari: Go outside, collect Safari Balls! Catch powerful Pokémon! Face Crypto bosses in raids, grab Gigantamax Olangaar, get the costumed Kosturso.
This was roughly my plan for the weekend as well, but I had already realized in advance that unfortunately I wouldn’t have much time to play. That’s why I had already assumed that I wouldn’t be able to take advantage of too many bonuses. Also, the ticket didn’t matter for me.
To get the positive out of the way first: In the limited time I had on Sunday, the event went well for me. Just after activating a smoke and walking a few meters, my first powerful Pokémon appeared. Snibunna was quickly caught, and within half an hour, five more followed:
- Knakrack
- Maskagato
- Silembrim
- Smogmog
- Piondragi
I could easily take them with me since the game even dropped a few Safari Balls. So I was already satisfied in terms of powerful Pokémon because I hadn’t expected to catch so many so quickly. I also caught Kosturso with a cape shortly after.
Then I wondered where I could possibly get Olangaar or Darkrai. Both are tough battles that a solo player usually can’t win. I didn’t have an active group with me, so that would be difficult. However, the plans to possibly go looking again quickly faded for me.
Because the event itself could do nothing about my main problem with the Nature Zone. That was the weather.
November is not really ideal for Pokémon GO
The Nature Zone 2025 took place on November 15 and 16. In some parts of the world, this is certainly a wonderful date to play Pokémon GO. In the Canaries, for example. In Rome. Or Florida.
But not here in almost Northern Germany, in the middle of autumn.
Actually, I was still doing okay. The rain was kept to a minimum, but my goodness, it was cold. And that always somewhat dampens my enthusiasm for Pokémon. At least to the extent that I didn’t feel like searching for a larger group in my city and then wandering from gym to gym for a few hours.
Of course, not everyone is deterred by that. Our editor Mary just sent me a video of Pokémon trainers who carried a beer tent around in a group of four to keep the rain away while catching Pokémon. Respect for that!
Indeed, the weather in Pokémon GO, as an outdoor game, is a factor. Especially when it comes to extremes. Given the cold, at least a bit of playing and being satisfied with the catch was still possible; with rain or snow, it would have looked different.
But ultimately, the game can’t do anything about that. In my limited time, I actually perceived the Nature Zone 2025 in a very positive way, even without a ticket. How was it for you? How did you experience the Nature Zone 2025? Tell us in the comments!
After the Nature Zone, it’s time for the season change. Well, almost anyway, because before the start of the upcoming season, we still have a few dates on the calendar. These include spotlight and raid hours, as well as various themed events. You can read about what they are here: All events in November 2025 for Pokémon GO.
