Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 - Part I

Event
Starts:
Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM Local Time

Shed some light on what treats await you in this Halloween adventure. And don’t worry, it’s no trick—Greavard will make its Pokémon GO debut!

The sights and sounds of Pokémon GO’s Halloween celebration will return, including a remix of the Lavender Town music, festive decor, and themed Timed Research. And be on the lookout—plenty of Ghost-type Pokémon will be haunting the wild!

Join us for the first part of a two-part Halloween event in Pokémon GO!

Bonuses Features Spawns Eggs Raids Research Shiny Sales Graphic




Bonuses

Additional Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws
Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws
2× Candy for hatching Pokémon
Trainers level 31 and above will receive additional Candy XL for hatching Eggs

Features

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter Shuppet, Banette, or Greavard!

  • Shuppet
  • Banette
  • Greavard

Lavender Town Music

A remix of the Lavender Town music will be playing nightly during this year’s Halloween event. Turn up your in-game sound to feel like you’re taking a stroll through Lavender Town!

Explore with Decor

During both parts of the Halloween Event, PokéStops and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday. We hope you enjoy the colorful decor!

Spawns

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Phantump—if you’re lucky!

  • shiny
    Ekans
  • shiny
    Zubat
  • shiny
    Alolan Meowth
  • shiny
    Gastly
  • Haunter
  • shiny
    Spinarak
  • shiny
    Misdreavus
  • shiny
    Poochyena
  • shiny
    Shuppet
  • shiny
    Drifloon
  • shiny
    Litwick
  • shiny
    Phantump

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

  • Sandygast

Eggs

In 7 km Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

  • shiny
    Munchlax
  • shiny
    Riolu
  • shiny
    Galarian Yamask

Raids

Appearing in 1-Star Raids

  • shiny
    Misdreavus
  • shiny
    Shuppet
  • shiny
    Drifloon

Appearing in 3-Star Raids

  • shiny
    Gengar
  • Sandygast
  • Greavard

Appearing in 5-Star Raids

Guzzlord will be available until October 20, at 10 am local time.

Darkrai will appear in five-star raids starting on October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time

  • shiny
    Guzzlord
  • shiny
    Darkrai

Appearing in Mega Raids

Mega Gengar will be available until October 20, at 10 am local time.

Mega Banette will appear in five-star raids starting on October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time

  • shiny
    Mega Gengar
  • shiny
    Mega Banette

Research

Field Research Tasks

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete these Field Research tasks to earn rewards such as encounters with Misdreavus and Phantump, Poké Balls, and more!

  • Make 5 Great Throws
    REWARD
    shiny Misdreavus
    Max CP
    825
    Min CP
    779
  • Evolve a Ghost‑type Pokémon
    REWARD
    shiny Phantump
    Max CP
    481
    Min CP
    446
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
    REWARD
    shiny Phantump
    Max CP
    481
    Min CP
    446
  • Transfer 5 Ghost‑type Pokémon
    REWARD
    ×10
     Misdreavus Candy ×10
  • Take 3 snapshots of Ghost‑type Pokémon
    REWARD
    ×10
     Poké Ball ×10

Halloween Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research will be available from October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Timed Research focused on catching Ghost-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to receive Stardust, encounters with Greavard, and more!

STEP
1
Halloween Timed Research (1/3)
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon
×1000
 Stardust ×1000
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
×1500
1500 XP
Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon
×1000
 Stardust ×1000

REWARDS

Greavard
×25
×1000
STEP
2
Halloween Timed Research (2/3)
Take 2 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon
×1500
 Stardust ×1500
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
×2000
2000 XP
Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon
×1500
 Stardust ×1500
Catch 20 Ghost-type Pokémon
×3
 Pinap Berry ×3

REWARDS

Greavard
×20
×1000
STEP
3
Halloween Timed Research (3/3)
Take 2 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon
×2000
 Stardust ×2000
Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon
×2000
2000 XP
Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon
×2000
 Stardust ×2000

REWARDS

Greavard
×5
×3

Spiritomb Limited Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

Additional event-exclusive Timed Research will be available from October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 31 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Timed Research focused on Spiritomb and its 108 spirits will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to receive encounters with Ghost-type Pokémon and Spiritomb!

STEP
1
Spiritomb Limited Research (1/1)
Earn 1,080 Stardust Misdreavus
Earn 1,080 XP Yamask
Make 108 Nice Throws Pumpkaboo (Average)
Make 108 Curveball Throws Phantump
Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon Shuppet
Earn 10,800 XP Litwick
Spin 8 PokéStops or Gyms Gastly
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms Drifloon

REWARDS

Spiritomb
108 XP
×108

Eerie Echos Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with Ghost-type Pokémon like Phantump and Dark-type Pokémon like Alolan Meowth, as well as a Halloween-themed avatar pose!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that the Halloween Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until October 30, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
STEP
1
Eerie Echos Timed Research (1/4)
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms Gastly
Catch 10 Pokémon Misdreavus
Make 5 Curveball Throws Litwick

REWARDS

Phantump
×5
STEP
2
Eerie Echos Timed Research (2/4)
Make 2 Curveball Throws Poochyena
Transfer 10 Pokémon Galarian Zigzagoon
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon Sableye

REWARDS

Phantump
×1
STEP
3
Eerie Echos Timed Research (3/4)
Walk 2 km Purrloin
Send 5 Gifts to friends Alolan Meowth
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon Umbreon

REWARDS

Phantump
×1
STEP
4
Eerie Echos Timed Research (4/4)
Hatch an Egg Drifloon
Make 10 Curveball Throws Yamask
Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon Greavard

REWARDS

Trevenant
Ghost Pose

Ghost Pose

Ticket of Treats: Part 3

Event-exclusive Timed Research

You’ll be able to access event-exclusive paid Timed Research as a part of the Ticket of Treats starting October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can purchase the Ticket of Treats in the in-game shop for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*

Complete the research tasks to earn two Incubators, additional encounters with Phantump, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
STEP
1
Ticket of Treats: Part 3 (1/1)
Use 2 Berries to help catch Pokémon
×3
 Poké Ball ×3
Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump
Use 4 Berries to help catch Pokémon
×5
 Poké Ball ×5
Catch 3 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump
Use 6 Berries to help catch Pokémon
×7
 Poké Ball ×7
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump
Use 8 Berries to help catch Pokémon
×10
 Poké Ball ×10
Catch 7 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon
×1
 Rare Candy ×1
Catch 9 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump
Catch 11 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump
Catch 13 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump

REWARDS

Phantump
×2
5000 XP

Shiny

These Pokémon will be released in their shiny variant with the start of the event.

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Phantump—if you’re lucky!

  • Phantump
  • Trevenant

Sales

New Avatar Items

The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!

  • Yamask Mask
  • Cofagrigus Costume
  • Cofagrigus Head
  • Phantump Head
  • Greavard Wig

New Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

An avatar item and Partner Research with Prime Gaming

As part of this year’s collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming, we’re offering Trainers an extra-spooky Halloween opportunity.

Amazon Prime members can claim Timed Research that grants exciting rewards, including early access to the Greavard Wig avatar item! This Timed Research is available to claim from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. PDT to November 17, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. PST. To receive all the rewards, Trainers must complete the research tasks before December 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PST.

For more information, head over to the Prime Gaming Pokémon GO page.

Pokémon GO Web Store Halloween Bundle

Tantalizing Halloween treats will also be available in the Pokémon GO Web Store, where Trainers can unlock extra goodies for less!

Two Halloween bundles will be available from October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. For $4.99, Trainers will receive 10 Premium Raid Passes, two Star Pieces, and two Lucky Eggs. For $9.99, Trainers will receive 10 Super Incubators, five Incubators, and two Incense. Check out these bundles and other great offers in the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Event Bundles

Three Halloween Bundles will be available during this event in the in-game shop!

  • For 495 PokéCoins, you will get three Remote Raid Passes, one Star Piece, and one Lucky Egg.
  • For 725 PokéCoins, you will get 10 Premium Raid Passes, two Star Pieces, and two Lucky Eggs.
  • For 1550 PokéCoins, you will get 10 Super Incubators, five Incubators, and two Incense.

Check out these bundles in the in-game shop!

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