The highly anticipated Pokémon GO Wild Area 2024 event is on the horizon, and the spotlight is undeniably on the Safari Ball – its debut as the game's seventh Poké Ball. This article delves into the details of this new event and its star attraction.

What is the Pokémon GO Safari Ball?

Long-time Pokémon fans will recognize Safari Zones from the main series games. These areas offer unique opportunities to catch rare Pokémon without battling. Niantic is cleverly recreating this experience with the new Wild Area event.

Pokémon GO has seen limited additions to its Poké Ball roster. Regular choices include the standard Poké Ball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball, alongside Premier Balls and the coveted Master Ball.

The Wild Area event runs globally from November 23rd to November 24th, 2024, concluding at 6:15 pm local time. However, unused Safari Balls vanish from your inventory after the event's conclusion.

During the event, the Safari Ball will be the preferred tool for capturing powerful Pokémon. Niantic's decision to introduce the Safari Ball within a new event, rather than established Safari Zone or City Safari events, adds an intriguing element.

The ball's design remains undisclosed, though speculation points towards the green camouflage pattern familiar from the core games. Only time will reveal the truth. Share your predictions in the comments!

Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and prepare for the event! Also, check out our coverage of the Tactical RPG Haze Reverb's global pre-registration.