Pokemon GOconstantly offers new in-game events for players to participate in as part of the game’s live-service format. These events come each season and are a mix of one-off opportunities and celebrations, as well as more frequently recurring events such as Raid Days, Spotlight Hours, Community Days, Max Mondays, and more.
DuringPokemon GO’sMax Out Season, Mighty Pokemon have been featured in multiple in-game events. Mighty Pokemon are essentially variants of regular specimens with improved power and the addition of special moves that they would not normally have access to. Because of these attributes, Mighty Pokemon are popular hits among Trainers, due to their potential to thrive in many different future battle scenarios, from Raids or Max Battles toPvP Cups and Leagues. Everything you need to know about Mighty Pokemon and how to obtain them has been included in the guide below.
How to Catch Mighty Pokemon in Pokemon GO
InPokemon GO, Mighty Pokemon were introduced through both theGO Wild Area: Fukuokaand GO Wild Area: Global events, in which they have been available to encounter and capture in the wild. Mighty Pokemon have more powerful stats compared to the average wild Pokemon of the same species, and can even come paired with special moves that they would not normally have access to, giving them more versatility in battle.
There are some important details considering Mighty Pokemon to keep in mind:
InPokemon GO, Mighty Pokemon can only be obtained in the wild during the GO Wild Area 2024 events. While there is potential for them to return in future events, this is the only current opportunity to obtain them, so players should make the most of this chance. When encountering Mighty Pokemon, they can be identified on the in-game map, with a yellow border effect around their feet when they spawn. Furthermore, when in a live encounter against a Mighty Pokemon,their CP rangewill be hidden and replaced with ‘!!!’ - so if you see this, you can be certain you are going up against a Mighty.
Using Safari Ballscan be very helpful for capturing Mighty Pokemon, due to their aggression and multiple attempts to attack, disrupt throws, or even flee during encounters. Safari Balls have increased rates for capturing Pokemon, which makes Mighty Pokemon a good use for them. In addition to this, Safari Balls can be replenished with the hourly Timed Research, and expire completely at the end of the GO Wild Area events, disappearing from Trainers possession.
