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==December 17 to 26, 2021==
==December 17 to 26, 2021==
[[File:WAN57.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on Christmas-themed Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Delibird}}.<ref> [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/starmie-delibird-and-cryogonal-spread-cheer-in-holiday-max-raid-battles/ Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal Spread Cheer in Holiday Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on Christmas-themed Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Delibird}}.<ref> [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/starmie-delibird-and-cryogonal-spread-cheer-in-holiday-max-raid-battles/ Starmie, Delibird, and Cryogonal Spread Cheer in Holiday Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==November 19 to 28, 2021==
==November 19 to 28, 2021==
[[File:WAN56.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{p|Eevee}} and its evolutions. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guarnateed {{shiny}} Eevee, while another is a battle with a guaranteed [[Gigantamax]] Eevee.
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{p|Eevee}} and its evolutions. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guarnateed {{shiny}} Eevee, while another is a battle with a guaranteed [[Gigantamax]] Eevee.


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==October 29 to 31, 2021==
==October 29 to 31, 2021==
[[File:WAN55.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Halloween-themed Wild Area News event focuses on "spooky" Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Zoroark}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/halloween-max-raid-battles-bring-sableye-dusknoir-thievul-and-more/ Halloween Max Raid Battles Bring Sableye, Dusknoir, Thievul, and More]</ref>
This Halloween-themed Wild Area News event focuses on "spooky" Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Zoroark}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/halloween-max-raid-battles-bring-sableye-dusknoir-thievul-and-more/ Halloween Max Raid Battles Bring Sableye, Dusknoir, Thievul, and More]</ref>


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==October 1 to 3, 2021==
==October 1 to 3, 2021==
[[File:WAN54.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on the [[Alola]]n [[starter Pokémon]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-the-alola-regions-rowlet-litten-and-popplio-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter the Alola Region’s Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on the [[Alola]]n [[starter Pokémon]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-the-alola-regions-rowlet-litten-and-popplio-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter the Alola Region’s Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==September 17 to 19, 2021==
==September 17 to 19, 2021==
[[File:WAN53.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}. Notably, across two of the 5★ encounters is a guaranteed battle with the {{shiny}} form of each.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/seek-shiny-lunatone-and-shiny-solrock-in-max-raid-battles-across-galar/ Seek Shiny Lunatone and Shiny Solrock in Max Raid Battles across Galar]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}. Notably, across two of the 5★ encounters is a guaranteed battle with the {{shiny}} form of each.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/seek-shiny-lunatone-and-shiny-solrock-in-max-raid-battles-across-galar/ Seek Shiny Lunatone and Shiny Solrock in Max Raid Battles across Galar]</ref>


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==September 3 to 5, 2021==
==September 3 to 5, 2021==
[[File:WAN52.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
Notably in this Wild Area News event, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Cinccino}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/altaria-mow-rotom-cinccino-and-wimpod-come-to-max-raid-battles/ Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod Come to Max Raid Battles]</ref>
Notably in this Wild Area News event, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Cinccino}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/altaria-mow-rotom-cinccino-and-wimpod-come-to-max-raid-battles/ Altaria, Mow Rotom, Cinccino, and Wimpod Come to Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==August 20 to 22, 2021==
==August 20 to 22, 2021==
[[File:WAN51.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Chandelure}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-gengar-drifblim-chandelure-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Gengar, Drifblim, Chandelure, and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Chandelure}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-gengar-drifblim-chandelure-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Gengar, Drifblim, Chandelure, and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==August 6 to 8, 2021==
==August 6 to 8, 2021==
[[File:WAN50.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on Pokémon themed around Summer. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Vanilluxe}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/encounter-pinsir-heracross-ninjask-fan-rotom-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Pinsir, Heracross, Ninjask, Fan Rotom, and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on Pokémon themed around Summer. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Vanilluxe}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/encounter-pinsir-heracross-ninjask-fan-rotom-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Pinsir, Heracross, Ninjask, Fan Rotom, and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==July 23 to 25, 2021==
==July 23 to 25, 2021==
[[File:WAN49.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on the [[Fossil#Generation I|original fossil Pokémon]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Omanyte}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/discover-dynamax-forms-of-omanyte-kabuto-and-aerodactyl-in-max-raid-battles/ Discover Dynamax Forms of Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on the [[Fossil#Generation I|original fossil Pokémon]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Omanyte}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/discover-dynamax-forms-of-omanyte-kabuto-and-aerodactyl-in-max-raid-battles/ Discover Dynamax Forms of Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==July 9 to 11, 2021==
==July 9 to 11, 2021==
[[File:WAN48.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon used as ranks for [[Curry]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Copperajah}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gigantamax-charizard-gigantamax-copperajah-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Copperajah, and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon used as ranks for [[Curry]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Copperajah}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gigantamax-charizard-gigantamax-copperajah-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Copperajah, and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==June 25 to 27, 2021==
==June 25 to 27, 2021==
[[File:WAN47.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on octopus- and squid-like Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Grapploct}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-octillery-malamar-and-grapploct-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Octillery, Malamar, and Grapploct in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on octopus- and squid-like Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Grapploct}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-octillery-malamar-and-grapploct-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Octillery, Malamar, and Grapploct in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==June 4 to 6, 2021==
==June 4 to 6, 2021==
[[File:WAN46.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on frog-like Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Politoed}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/battle-gigantamax-venusaur-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Battle Gigantamax Venusaur and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on frog-like Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Politoed}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/battle-gigantamax-venusaur-and-more-in-max-raid-battles/ Battle Gigantamax Venusaur and More in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==May 21 to 23, 2021==
==May 21 to 23, 2021==
[[File:WAN45.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Wooloo}} and {{p|Dubwool}}. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Wooloo.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/herd-wooloo-and-dubwool-in-max-raid-battles/ Herd Wooloo and Dubwool in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Wooloo}} and {{p|Dubwool}}. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Wooloo.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/herd-wooloo-and-dubwool-in-max-raid-battles/ Herd Wooloo and Dubwool in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==April 30 to May 2, 2021==
==April 30 to May 2, 2021==
[[File:WAN44.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event, dubbed the {{p|Meowth}} Festival, focuses on the different [[regional form]]s of Meowth. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Galarian Meowth, while another is a battle with a guaranteed [[Gigantamax]] Kantonian Meowth.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/face-various-meowth-including-shiny-galarian-meowth-in-max-raid-battles/ Face Various Meowth, Including Shiny Galarian Meowth, in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event, dubbed the {{p|Meowth}} Festival, focuses on the different [[regional form]]s of Meowth. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Galarian Meowth, while another is a battle with a guaranteed [[Gigantamax]] Kantonian Meowth.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/face-various-meowth-including-shiny-galarian-meowth-in-max-raid-battles/ Face Various Meowth, Including Shiny Galarian Meowth, in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==April 23 to 25, 2021==
==April 23 to 25, 2021==
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This World Penguin Day themed Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Eiscue}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#April 5 to 30, 2021|April 5 to 30, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Eiscue.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-world-penguin-day-with-max-raid-battles-featuring-eiscue/ Celebrate World Penguin Day with Max Raid Battles Featuring Eiscue]</ref> While Eiscue is normally [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Generation VII|exclusive to Pokémon Shield]], it can be found in both Sword and Shield for this event.  
This World Penguin Day themed Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Eiscue}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#April 5 to 30, 2021|April 5 to 30, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Eiscue.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-world-penguin-day-with-max-raid-battles-featuring-eiscue/ Celebrate World Penguin Day with Max Raid Battles Featuring Eiscue]</ref> While Eiscue is normally [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Generation VII|exclusive to Pokémon Shield]], it can be found in both Sword and Shield for this event.  


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==April 5, 2021 to November 1, 2022==
==April 5, 2021 to November 1, 2022==
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This Wild Area News focuses on [[Galar]] Pokémon that have the potential to [[Gigantamax]], though none of them have the Gigantamax Factor, as well as {{p|Ditto}}, {{p|Wooloo}}, and {{p|Dubwool}}.
This Wild Area News focuses on [[Galar]] Pokémon that have the potential to [[Gigantamax]], though none of them have the Gigantamax Factor, as well as {{p|Ditto}}, {{p|Wooloo}}, and {{p|Dubwool}}.


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==April 2 to 4, 2021==
==April 2 to 4, 2021==
[[File:WAN41.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Easter-themed Wild Area News event focuses on rabbit-like Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Azumarill}} while another is a battle with an uncatchable [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Cinderace}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-offers-gigantamax-cinderace-max-raid-battles/ Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Offers Gigantamax Cinderace Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Easter-themed Wild Area News event focuses on rabbit-like Pokémon. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Azumarill}} while another is a battle with an uncatchable [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Cinderace}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-offers-gigantamax-cinderace-max-raid-battles/ Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Offers Gigantamax Cinderace Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==April 1, 2021==
==April 1, 2021==
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This April Fools Day Wild Area News event featured only uncatchable {{p|Magikarp}}.
This April Fools Day Wild Area News event featured only uncatchable {{p|Magikarp}}.


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==March 26 to 28, 2021==
==March 26 to 28, 2021==
[[File:WAN39.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on flower-like {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, temporarily overriding the event from [[#March 1 to 31, 2021|March 1 to 31, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Lilligant}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/floral-pokemon-are-blooming-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles/ Floral Pokémon Are Blooming in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on flower-like {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, temporarily overriding the event from [[#March 1 to 31, 2021|March 1 to 31, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Lilligant}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/floral-pokemon-are-blooming-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles/ Floral Pokémon Are Blooming in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==March 1 to 31, 2021==
==March 1 to 31, 2021==
[[File:WAN38.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{t|Flying}} and {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. While {{p|Rufflet}} and {{p|Braviary}} are normally [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Generation VIII|exculsive to Pokémon Sword]], they can be found in both Sword and Shield for this event.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles-feature-gigantamax-corviknight-and-gigantamax-hatterene/ Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles Feature Gigantamax Corviknight and Gigantamax Hatterene]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{t|Flying}} and {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. While {{p|Rufflet}} and {{p|Braviary}} are normally [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Generation VIII|exculsive to Pokémon Sword]], they can be found in both Sword and Shield for this event.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-max-raid-battles-feature-gigantamax-corviknight-and-gigantamax-hatterene/ Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Max Raid Battles Feature Gigantamax Corviknight and Gigantamax Hatterene]</ref>


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==February 27 to 28, 2021==
==February 27 to 28, 2021==
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This [[Pokémon Day]] special Wild Area News event focuses on {{p|Pikachu}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#February 1 to 28, 2021|February 1 to 28, 2021]]. Every Pikachu in 5★ encounters will have the [[Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Pikachu.
This [[Pokémon Day]] special Wild Area News event focuses on {{p|Pikachu}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#February 1 to 28, 2021|February 1 to 28, 2021]]. Every Pikachu in 5★ encounters will have the [[Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Pikachu.


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==February 11 to 14, 2021==
==February 11 to 14, 2021==
[[File:WAN36.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Valentine's Day special Wild Area News event focuses on {{p|Milcery}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#February 1 to 28, 2021|February 1 to 28, 2021]]. Every Milcery will have the [[Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Milcery.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/face-milcery-and-earn-sweets-in-max-raid-battles/ Face Milcery and Earn Sweets in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Valentine's Day special Wild Area News event focuses on {{p|Milcery}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#February 1 to 28, 2021|February 1 to 28, 2021]]. Every Milcery will have the [[Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Milcery.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/face-milcery-and-earn-sweets-in-max-raid-battles/ Face Milcery and Earn Sweets in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==February 4 to 8, 2021==
==February 4 to 8, 2021==
[[File:WAN35.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on Pokémon that were featured in [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]], temporarily overriding the event from [[#February 1 to 28, 2021|February 1 to 28, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Cramorant}}. Additionally, if players collectively defeat Cramorant more than 500,000 times, a [[Flame Orb]], a [[Toxic Orb]] and a [[Light Ball]] will be distributed via [[Mystery Gift]]. If players collectively defeat Cramorant more than one million times, a [[Gold Bottle Cap]], three [[Bottle Cap]]s and three [[Pearl String]]s will also be distributed.
This Wild Area News event focuses on Pokémon that were featured in [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]], temporarily overriding the event from [[#February 1 to 28, 2021|February 1 to 28, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} {{p|Cramorant}}. Additionally, if players collectively defeat Cramorant more than 500,000 times, a [[Flame Orb]], a [[Toxic Orb]] and a [[Light Ball]] will be distributed via [[Mystery Gift]]. If players collectively defeat Cramorant more than one million times, a [[Gold Bottle Cap]], three [[Bottle Cap]]s and three [[Pearl String]]s will also be distributed.


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==February 1 to 28, 2021==
==February 1 to 28, 2021==
[[File:WAN34.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{t|Fighting}} and {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gigantamax-machamp-and-gigantamax-orbeetle-appear-in-max-raid-battles/ Gigantamax Machamp and Gigantamax Orbeetle Appear in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{t|Fighting}} and {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gigantamax-machamp-and-gigantamax-orbeetle-appear-in-max-raid-battles/ Gigantamax Machamp and Gigantamax Orbeetle Appear in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==January 22 to 24, 2021==
==January 22 to 24, 2021==
[[File:WAN33.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Miltank}} and {{p|Bouffalant}} in celebration of the Year of the Ox, temporarily overriding the event from [[#January 1 to 31, 2021|January 1 to 31, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Tauros.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-tauros-miltank-and-bouffalant-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Tauros, Miltank, and Bouffalant in Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on the Pokémon {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Miltank}} and {{p|Bouffalant}} in celebration of the Year of the Ox, temporarily overriding the event from [[#January 1 to 31, 2021|January 1 to 31, 2021]]. Notably, one of the 5★ encounters is a battle with a guaranteed {{shiny}} Tauros.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/encounter-tauros-miltank-and-bouffalant-in-max-raid-battles/ Encounter Tauros, Miltank, and Bouffalant in Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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==January 8 to 11, 2021==
==January 8 to 11, 2021==
[[File:WAN29-32.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event is a re-run {{DL|Wild Area News/2020|November 20 to 22, 2020}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#January 1 to 31, 2021|January 1 to 31, 2021]]. It featured slightly altered item pools, and the addition of a guaranteed {{shiny}} Greedent in 5★ raids.
This Wild Area News event is a re-run {{DL|Wild Area News/2020|November 20 to 22, 2020}}, temporarily overriding the event from [[#January 1 to 31, 2021|January 1 to 31, 2021]]. It featured slightly altered item pools, and the addition of a guaranteed {{shiny}} Greedent in 5★ raids.


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==January 1 to 31, 2021==
==January 1 to 31, 2021==
[[File:WAN31.jpeg|thumb|250px|Wild Area News banner]]
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{t|Normal}} and {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gigantamax-snorlax-and-gigantamax-duraludon-in-january-max-raid-battles/ Gigantamax Snorlax and Gigantamax Duraludon in January Max Raid Battles]</ref>
This Wild Area News event focuses on {{t|Normal}} and {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gigantamax-snorlax-and-gigantamax-duraludon-in-january-max-raid-battles/ Gigantamax Snorlax and Gigantamax Duraludon in January Max Raid Battles]</ref>


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