Get ready for the Pokémon GO Wild Area 2024 event! The highlight? The highly anticipated Safari Ball makes its debut as the seventh Poké Ball in the game. This article dives into the details of this exciting new event and its unique Poké Ball.
What's the Pokémon GO Safari Ball?
Long-time Pokémon fans will recognize Safari Zones from the main series games. These special areas allow for catching rare Pokémon without battles – a feature Niantic is recreating with the Wild Area event.
Pokémon GO hasn't seen many new Poké Ball additions. Players regularly use the standard Poké Ball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball. Premier Balls and the coveted Master Ball round out the current selection.
The Wild Area event runs globally from November 23rd to November 24th, 2024, concluding at 6:15 pm local time. Important note: Unused Safari Balls vanish from your inventory after the event ends.
During the event, the Safari Ball becomes the optimal tool for capturing powerful Pokémon. The decision to introduce the Safari Ball during a new event, rather than existing Safari Zone or City Safari events, is intriguing.
The ball's design remains a mystery. However, many speculate it will feature the green camouflage pattern familiar to fans of the main series games. Only time will reveal the true design. What are your thoughts? Share your predictions in the comments!
In the meantime, download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store. And for another gaming treat, check out our article on the global pre-registration for the tactical RPG, Haze Reverb!