Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part I

Esbie

Oct 11, 2024 at 10:18 pm

Spooky season is upon us trainers — part one of Pokémon GO’s Halloween event is about to begin! From Tuesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time until Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time, Pokémon GO will be filled with all sorts of tricks and treats. Let’s review what to expect.

Morpeko Pokémon Debut

Morpeko will be making its Pokémon GO debut and changing the way we battle, as it was announced that certain Pokémon, such as Morpeko, will be able to change form in battle each time it uses a Charged Attack. Initially, Morpeko will only be able to change forms when battling Team GO Rocket or in the GO Battle League, but we’re so excited to add this Pikachu clone to our Pokédex and see how its different forms can be used in battle. Check out below to see which unique forms and moves can be used.

Aura Wheel (Electric)

• Morpeko will know the Charged Attack Aura Wheel (Electric) while it's in Full Belly Mode.
• 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's in Hangry Mode.
• Trainer Battles: 100 power, increases the user’s Attack by one stage

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get your hands on Morpeko, as the Electric/Dark mouse will be available 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. Never fear though, as after the event, starting at Rank 16, Morpeko will be encountered in both GO Battle League reward tracks, but more frequently in the premium track.

Dynamax Gastly Enters Max Battles

If you’re a fan of Ghost types, you’re in luck. Dynamax Gastly will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in one-star Max Battles during this Halloween event, along with these other Dynamax Pokémon.

Note: * denotes Pokémon that may appear as shiny.

One-Star Max Battles

• Gastly*
• Grookey
• Scorbunny
• Sobble

Three-Star Max Battles

• Falinks*

Halloween Event Bonuses

Get your fill of treats and enjoy these exciting bonuses during the event, including increased shiny encounters of two fan-favorite Pokémon!

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

Halloween Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently during the event in the wild.

Note: * denotes Pokémon that may appear as shiny.

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

Some Trainers might even encounter the following

• Sableye*
• Absol*

Halloween Raid Bosses

The following Pokémon will appear in raids during the event.

Note: * denotes Pokémon that may appear as shiny.

One-Star Raids

• Sneasel*
• Sableye*
• Yamask*
• Galarian Yamask*

Three-Star Raids

• Hisuian Typhlosion*
• Umbreon*
• Bombirdier*

Free Halloween Timed Research

Be sure to take advantage of a free event Timed Research that will be available from October 22 at 10:00 a.m. to November 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time. This Timed Research will focus on Spiritomb and will also offer encounters with Halloween-themed Pokémon, including Spiritomb and Morpeko.

Paid Halloween Timed Research

There will be paid Halloween Timed Research available during the event as well. First, for $4.99, or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, you’ll be able to access event-exclusive, branching Timed Research with the following rewards.

Timed Research Rewards

• 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).

Additionally, for US$1.99, or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research that will reward the following Pokémon encounters.

Note: * denotes Pokémon that may appear as shiny.

Pokémon Encounters

• 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*

Please note that both of these Timed Research tickets will only be available in the in-game shop until November 2, 2024, 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.

Halloween Field Research Task Encounters

During the event, you can enjoy event-themed Field Research tasks that will reward encounters with the following Pokémon.

Note: * denotes Pokémon that may appear as shiny.

• Sableye*
• Scraggy*
• Golett*
• Sandygast
• Morpeko
• Nymble
• Greavard

Some Trainers might even encounter the following.

• Spiritomb*

Additionally, you can complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for these Pokémon.

• Mega Gengar
• Mega Houndoom
• Mega Sableye
• Mega Banette
• Mega Absol

New Avatar Items and Stickers

It wouldn’t be Halloween without some costumes! 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.

New Avatar Items

• 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.

Halloween Decorations

During both parts of the event, Pokémon GO will be decked out in spooky style, as Pokémon encounter backgrounds, PokéStops and Gyms will all be decorated for the Halloween season.

Lavender Town Music

It’s time for a music mix-up. During the event, a remix of the Lavender Town music will be playing nightly. Be sure to turn up your in-game sound to feel like you’re taking a stroll through Lavender Town. Want a sneak peek? You can also listen to the music by checking out this video.

Halloween 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 1:00 p.m. ET.

• 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.

*Or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Whew – that’s more than enough to get us excited for Halloween in Pokémon GO. Have a hauntingly fun time out there Trainers, and remember to beware of Ghost types!