October 9, 2024

Beware both big and small scares with Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly during Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part I!

Beware both big and small scares with Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly during Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part I!

Halloween 2024 Part I

Tuesday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Pokémon Debut

Morpeko will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Morpeko will charge into Pokémon GO, changing the way you battle! Certain Pokémon—like Morpeko—will be able to change form in battle each time it uses a Charged Attack, unleashing new possibilities for you and your battle team.

Initially, Morpeko will only be able to change forms when battling Team GO Rocket or in the GO Battle League.

Featured Attack

Aura Wheel (Electric)
Morpeko will know the Charged Attack Aura Wheel (Electric) while it is in Full Belly Mode.

Aura Wheel (Electric)

Trainer Battles: 100 power, increases the user’s Attack by one stage

Aura Wheel (Dark)
Morpeko will know the Charged Attack Aura Wheel (Dark) while it is in Hangry Mode.

Aura Wheel (Dark)

Trainer Battles: 100 power, increases the user’s Attack by one stage

GO Battle League

Starting with this event, you can find Morpeko in reward encounters throughout the Season in the GO Battle League!

During the event, Morpeko will be encountered more frequently in the premium track of the GO Battle League.

After the event, starting at Rank 16 in the GO Battle League, Morpeko will be encountered in both GO Battle League reward tracks, but more frequently in the premium track.

Max Battles

Dynamax Gastly will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in one-star Max Battles!

The following Pokémon will appear in Max Battles.

One-Star Max Battles
Gastly*
Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble

Three-Star Max Battles
Falinks*

Pokémon caught from Max Battle encounters, as well as their Evolutions, can be Dynamaxed during Max Battles.

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

Event Bonuses

  • 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
  • Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
  • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Umbreon in raids and Shiny Zorua in the wild.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Zubat*
Spinarak*
Murkrow*
Misdreavus*
Shuppet*
Drifloon*
Purrloin*
Female Frillish*
Zorua*
Litwick*
Greavard

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Sableye*
Absol*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Sneasel*
Sableye*
Yamask*
Galarian Yamask*

Three-Star Raids
Hisuian Typhlosion*
Umbreon*
Bombirdier*

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

Free Timed Research

Additional event-exclusive Timed Research will be available from October 22 at 10:00 a.m. to November 3 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 Halloween-themed Pokémon like Spiritomb and Morpeko!

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!

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

Sableye*
Scraggy*
Golett*
Sandygast
Morpeko
Nymble
Greavard

Some Trainers might even encounter the following.

Spiritomb*

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

Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for certain Pokémon.

Gengar Mega Energy
Houndoom Mega Energy
Sableye Mega Energy
Banette Mega Energy
Absol Mega Energy

Paid Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive, branching Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • 3× Catch Candy
  • Event-themed Pokémon encounters, including the first peek at new costumed Pokémon debuting in Part II of the event—Froakie wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume and Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume.
  • Event-themed Pokémon encounters, including Pikachu wearing a witch hat, Spiritomb, and Morpeko.
  • A new avatar item depending on your choice—Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode) or Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode).

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 this Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until November 2, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Timed Research tasks!

  • Pikachu wearing a witch hat*
  • Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume*
  • Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume*
  • Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume*
  • Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume*
  • Froakie wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume*
  • Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume*
  • Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume*

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 this Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until November 2, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

New Avatar Items and Stickers

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!

Halloween Finery
Woobat Top Hat
Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode)
Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode)

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

Explore with Decor

Pokémon encounter backgrounds, PokéStops, and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday during both parts of the Halloween event. 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.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store – Halloween Update

There will be new deals in the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event starting October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT!

For US$4.99,* the Creepy Crate will net you three Remote Raid Passes, one Premium Battle Pass, and one Max Particle Pack.

For US$39.99,* the Pumpkin Pack will feature 20 Incubators and 20 Super Incubators.

For US$99.99,* the Boo Bundle will feature three Remote Raid Passes, 50 Super Incubators, three Max Particle Packs, 16 Premium Battle Passes, and 50 Incubators.

Check them out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

*Or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

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