October 18, 2023

It’s a Party Play parade in Pokémon GO this Halloween, with Pokémon wearing costumes and a brand new way to play with your friends!

It’s a Party Play parade in Pokémon GO this Halloween, with Pokémon wearing costumes and a brand new way to play with your friends!

Trainers,

Pokémon GO is throwing a huge Halloween party this year, and it’s wherever you and your friends want it to be! What better way to celebrate than with your closest buddies?
Get ready for even more spooky shenanigans, where familiar Pokémon will appear wearing costumes and Zorua, the ever-elusive Tricky Fox Pokémon, will return with a surprise—if you’re lucky!

Are you ready for a new way to play Pokémon GO with your friends? With Party Play, Trainers are now able to adventure together in a shared in-game experience, completing challenges along the way!

Party Play allows up to four Trainers that are near one another to join a party and see each other’s avatars on the in-game map. Whether you’re looking to represent your squad, take on Party Challenges, or make memories catching Pokémon, Party Play elevates your experience like never before.

Get the party started in Pokémon GO with Party Play today!

Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II

Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume

You’ll also be able to encounter other costumed Pokémon from previous years during this event!

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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Murkrow
Misdreavus
Sableye
Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
Drifloon
Yamask
Zorua**
Fennekin
Phantump
Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Noibat
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
**For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Zorua—if you’re lucky!

Timed Research


A Trick or Treat–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research tasks to encounter Halloween-themed Pokémon such as Zorua, Phantump, costumed Pokémon, and more!

Event Bonuses


Additional Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
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.
Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
Costumed Pokémon have a chance to give additional Candy when caught.
Costumed Pokémon have a chance to give additional Candy when caught.
On October 31, costumed Pokémon will have a chance to give Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when caught.

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

one-star egg One-Star Raids
Gastly
Gastly
Misdreavus
Misdreavus
Phantump
Phantump
Three-Star Raids
Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
Five-Star Raids
Darkrai
Mega Raids
Mega Banette
Mega Banette
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

Halloween-themed Field Research tasks will be available!

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

Mismagius
Mismagius
Galarian Yamask
Phantump
Phantump
Some Trainers might even encounter the following.
Greavard
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research


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 catching Ghost-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event!

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

Greavard

Timed Research


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!

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

New avatar items and stickers

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

Yamask Mask
Cofagrigus Costume
Cofagrigus Head
Phantump Head
Greavard Wig

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

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.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the Halloween-themed event where you can enter Drifloon or Phantump!

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!

Ticket of Treats paid Timed Research

You’ll be able to access event-exclusive paid Timed Research as part of the Ticket of Treats starting October 26, 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:
Three Silver Pinap Berries
Two Super Incubators
Two Rare Candies
Additional encounters with Misdreavus and 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.

*The Ticket of Treats is a special ticket that provides access to four separate Timed Research opportunities during events in October. Learn more on our blog!

Lavender Town Music

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.

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!

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