If you’ve been lured back to playing Pokemon GO by the introduction of Gen 9 Pokemon, you may notice a few things have changed since you last logged in. The basic gameplay loop of Pokemon GO remains unchanged, but if you’ve been away for a while, you may be overwhelmed by all the new additions and quests. Fortunately, if you’re wondering what is a Wormhole in Pokemon GO? That’s easily answered.
If you’re curious about the shiny Gold Pokestops that are about, we have a guide for that as well.
What is a Wormhole in Pokemon GO? Answered
You may encounter Wormholes on your travels, and they function very similarly to Raids. Standard Pokemon Raids always appear on a Pokestop with a giant Egg on top and a countdown. Wormholes will appear in the same places, but the big difference is that they count down to an Ultra Beast’s appearance.
If your response to that last sentence was “an Ultra, what?” Ultra Beasts were introduced to the Pokemon series in Gen VII. They aren’t called Ultra Pokemon because they are creatures from another dimension, hence the wormhole. Despite their origins, you can capture Ultra Beasts like you would a standard Raid Pokemon. As with any Raid, once you’ve defeated the Beast in battle, you have a few chances to catch it. Raid Pokemon are typically very hard to secure, so it’s worth spending a few Golden Razz Berries to make capturing them easier.
If you’ve not Raided before, these battles are designed to be tackled with a team. Typically, raiders will show up the moment the Raid goes live. You can see if anyone is waiting for the fight without spending a Raid Pass by tapping on the Pokemon. If nobody is there, it’s worth saving your pass for another time, as you usually won’t have much luck alone.
How many Ultra Beasts are in Pokemon GO?
At the time of writing, there are seven Ultra Beasts in Pokemon GO, all obtainable from Wormholes. These include the following:
- Buzzwole
- Celesteela
- Guzzlord
- Kartana
- Nihilego
- Pheromosa
- Xurkitree
Most of these Ultra Beasts used to have restrictions on them, with many being tied to limited events. Now, these creatures are far more accessible, although you still need to defeat a 5-star Raid to get them.
If you’re dipping your toes into the Paldean Adventure quest and are wondering what path to pick, check out our guide.
