October 13, 2022

Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part I brings Mega Banette and bucketfuls of Candy bonuses!

Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part I brings Mega Banette and bucketfuls of Candy bonuses!

Trainers,

Get ready for a massive Halloween celebration this year—with none other than Mega Banette making its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Just like last year, Pokémon GO’s Halloween event will have two parts. Plenty of tricks and treats are in store, including a remix of the Lavender Town music and Halloween-themed Special Research. Of course, plenty of Ghost-type Pokémon will also be out in the wild!

Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Event Part I

Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Mega Banette zips over!

Mega Banette will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Mega Banette*
Mega Banette
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

In addition to the Special Research available to all Trainers, paid tickets for Timed Research will also be available during the event.

Ticket 1: For US$1 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees), you can purchase a ticket that grants access to Timed Research featuring encounters with Yamask and Galarian Yamask.

Ticket 2: For US$5 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees), you can purchase a ticket that grants access to Timed Research featuring increased Candy bonuses, additional Halloween-themed tasks, and an avatar pose.

Trainers can purchase either one of these tickets, or both. Each ticket features unique Timed Research tasks.

IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research will expire. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.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.

Special Research

You can assist Professor Willow and Rhi in Halloween-themed Special Research! Along the way, you’ll learn more about Yamask and Galarian Yamask. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Galarian Yamask—if you’re lucky!

Special Research will be available to claim from Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Noibat—if you’re lucky! Noibat hatched from these Eggs will also have a greater chance of being Shiny than Noibat found in the wild.

Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Phantump
Phantump
Golett
Golett
Noibat
Noibat
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Zubat
Zubat
Gastly
Gastly
Haunter
Haunter
Spinarak
Spinarak
Murkrow
Murkrow
Misdreavus
Misdreavus
Sableye
Sableye
Shuppet
Shuppet
Dusclops
Dusclops
Absol
Absol
Drifloon
Drifloon
Yamask
Yamask
Golett
Golett
Phantump
Phantump
Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Avatar updates

During the event, the Spooky Pose found in the in-game shop will be updated to include movement–it will shamble forward! This update will apply to all future and past purchases of the Spooky Pose.

New Halloween-themed avatar items will also be available in the in-game shop!

Dusclops Costume

Dusclops Headwrap

Zubat Headband

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!

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!

You can also listen to the music by checking out this video.

Event Bonuses


2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
2× Candy for hatching Pokémon.
2× Candy for hatching Pokémon.
2× Candy for transferring Pokémon.
2× Candy for transferring Pokémon.
Trainers level 31 receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy when walking with your Buddy.
Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when walking with their buddy.

Featured attacks

Altered Forme Giratina
Giratina caught from Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time will know the following featured attack.

Shadow Force

  • Trainer Battles: 120 power
  • Gyms and raids: 140 power

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

one-star egg One-Star Raids
Sableye
Sableye
Purrloin
Purrloin
Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Phantump
Phantump
Three-Star Raids
Gengar
Gengar
Umbreon
Umbreon
Drifblim
Drifblim
Drapion
Drapion
Five-Star Raids
Altered Forme Giratina
Altered Forme Giratina
Mega Raids
Mega Banette
Mega Banette
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

Shuppet
Shuppet
Duskull
Duskull
Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Phantump
Phantump
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.
Gengar
Gengar Mega Energy
Absol
Absol Mega Energy

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team