Pokémon Go introduces new costumed Pokémon coming later this month for Halloween

Pokémon Go Makes a Big Splash This Halloween

• Spot new costumed Pokémon with eerie, spooky designs
• Tackle Field Research tasks and explore the remixed Lavender Town soundtrack

As October reaches its peak, it’s no shock that major titles are embracing the season. Pokémon Go is fully on board! If you’re a trainer, get ready to hunt down newly costumed versions of your favorite creatures this Halloween.

The event runs from October 27th through November 2nd, boosting spawn rates for Pokémon with fresh looks. Keep an eye out for Noibat and Tediursa, both featuring increased odds for their Shiny variants!

Halloween night (Oct 31st) brings special rewards: catching costumed Pokémon with a Nice throw or better grants a chance to earn Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL.

Spookymon Events

The Halloween Pass includes themed tasks, plus free ways to enjoy the spooky vibes without spending extra cash.

• Raids: Face Pikachu and Piplup in their Mischief outfits. Shiny versions of these Pokémon and Sinistea have boosted encounter rates!
• Avatar Items & Research: Unlock new cosmetic gear and Field Research tasks that reveal additional Halloween-themed encounters.

Lovers of Pokémon lore will recognize the remixed Lavender Town theme. Don’t worry—it’s only playing during this event. Sleep tight!

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