Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 - Part I
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
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!
- Ekans
- Zubat
- Alolan Meowth
- Gastly
- Haunter
- Spinarak
- Misdreavus
- Poochyena
- Shuppet
- Drifloon
- Litwick
- Phantump
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
- Sandygast
Eggs
In 7 km Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
- Munchlax
- Riolu
- Galarian Yamask
Raids
Appearing in 1-Star Raids
- Misdreavus
- Shuppet
- Drifloon
Appearing in 3-Star Raids
- 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
- Guzzlord
- 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
- Mega Gengar
- 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!
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Make 5 Great Throws
REWARDMisdreavusMax CP825Min CP779
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Evolve a Ghost‑type Pokémon
REWARDPhantumpMax CP481Min CP446
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Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
REWARDPhantumpMax CP481Min CP446
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Transfer 5 Ghost‑type Pokémon
REWARD×10Misdreavus Candy ×10
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Take 3 snapshots of Ghost‑type Pokémon
REWARD×10Poké 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!
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!
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.
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.
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!