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Halloween Event 2018
October 23, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - November 1, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 4:00 PM! And, because you can’t have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 4:00 PM.
During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever since! Could a Pokémon be causing this ruckus? Complete Special Research tasks and find out before whatever it is goes away! You’ll also be able to enjoy Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon throughout the event.
Plus, the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina, will make its first appearance in Raid Battles! This Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region has emerged from the Distortion World for an extended time, so challenge it before it leaves on November 20 at 4:00 PM!
Feeling extra creepy and kooky? New avatar items featuring Ghost-type Pokémon are now available in the Style Shop! From a Drifloon Cap to a Gengar Backpack, you can show your love for these Pokémon all year round.
Steel your nerves and get ready for some strange and scary fun times! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Event Details Breakdown
- Giratina becomes the Tier 5 Raid Boss (Oct 23 – Nov 20)
- Increased Spawns of Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon
- New Sinnoh region mons released (such as Drifloon and Stunky)
- Shiny Drifloon released
- 2x Catch Candy
- Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon
- Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokemon – Sableye
- Catch 5 Poochyena or Houndour – Sneasel
- Transfer 10 Pokemon – Misdreavus
- Catch 5 Dark-type Pokemon – 500 x Stardust
- Evolve 3 Duskull or Shuppet – 1 x Rare Candy
- New style options in the shop
- Gengar backpack, shirt, and hat
- Drifloon hat
- Drifblim shirt
- Mismagius hat
- Spiritomb shirt
- Witch Hat Pikachu
- Witch Hat Pichu is available from 2km eggs (during event)
- The hatched Witch Hat Pichu and wild Witch Hat Pikachu can be Shiny!
- New (limited-time) Special Research for Spiritomb
- Step 1/3
- Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokemon – Duskull
- Make 8 Great Throws – 1080 XP
- Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokemon – Lickitung
- Step 2/3
- Catch 10 Dark-type Pokemon – Misdreavus
- Spin 8 PokeStops you haven’t visited before – 1080 XP
- Catch 108 Pokemon – Spiritomb
- Step 3/3
- (Auto-completed) – 1080 XP
- (Auto-completed) – 1080 XP
- (Auto-completed) – 1080 XP