The yearly Halloween event is back and Pokémon GO and is once again split into two parts. For Halloween Part I, Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly debut. Some Costumed Pokémon will be available early, but they’re paywalled behind two paid Timed Research quests. The Halloween 2024 Part II event will start where Part I event’s ends – on Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time. Most of Part I will be active, but with the addition of more Costumed Pokémon encounters, Gigantamax Gengar, and more. (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out our Season of Max Out guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Halloween 2024 Part I event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out – Halloween 2024 Part I
Begins: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Morpeko, Dynamax Gastly, and Costumed Pokémon (Froakie, Rowlet, and more)
- Morpeko: Teased at the end of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Honolulu, Hawai’i, Morpeko is now available in Pokémon GO! There is a catch to acquiring this two-sided Pokémon. Morpeko can only be encountered via Field Research tasks and in the GO Battle League via reward catch encounters. Morpeko’s encounter rate will be “more frequent” in the premium track of the GBL (where Trainers use a Premium Battle Pass for better rewards for a set of five battles). After the event ends, Morpeko can be found in reward catch encounters starting at Rank 16 (and the premium track will have the same perk).
- Morpeko will also be an encounter in the free and paid Timed Research quest (Halloween 2024: Spiritomb Challenge and Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research).
- Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode can only be changed/switched when battling in the GO Battle League and Team GO Rocket members. This may change in the future.
- Dynamax Gastly: Trainers can find Dynamax Gastly in One-Star Max Battles. Defeat ’em and you’ll be treated to a reward catch encounter with a Gastly (or even a Shiny Gastly) that can Dynamax and participate in Max Battles.
- Gigantamax Gengar will appear in Six-Star Max Battles from Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
- Froakie wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume (Witch Hat) (Costumed Froakie): Available during the Halloween Part II event, this Costumed Froakie is debuting early for Trainers who purchase either of the paid Timed Research quests. This Costumed Froakie can evolve into a Costumed Frogadier and Costumed Greninja (but those evolved forms might not be available until the Halloween Part II event is live).
- Note: Going forward, these Pokémon will be referred to as “Costumed” rather than the exact outfit they are wearing.
- Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume (Woobat Top Hat) (Costumed Rowlet): Available during the Halloween Part II event, this Costumed Rowlet is debuting early for Trainers who purchase either of the paid Timed Research quests. This Costumed Rowlet can evolve into a Costumed Dartrix and Costumed Decidueye (but those evolved forms might not be available until the Halloween Part II event is live).
- Note: Going forward, these Pokémon will be referred to as “Costumed” rather than the exact outfit they are wearing.
- Additional Costumed Pokémon: 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, and Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume will return. These Costumed Pokémon will only be available in the paid Timed Research quests during Halloween Part I. These Pokémon, and more, will be available via other methods during the Halloween Part II event.
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.
- A remix of the Lavender Town music will be playing nightly during this year’s Halloween event.
- Pokémon encounter backgrounds, PokéStops, and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday during both parts of the Halloween event.
Plus, the following bonuses will be available to Trainers who purchase the Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research:
- 3× Catch Candy (will not stack with the 2× Candy for catching Pokémon bonus)
- 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).
Event Boxes
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live. Daily bundles are also available and can be viewed online via the Pokémon GO Web Store.
- Creepy Crate (US$4.99, Pokémon GO Web Store only): 3 Remote Raid Passes, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 1 Max Particle Pack.
- Max Particle Pack (US$7.99, Pokémon GO Web Store only): 6 Max Particle Packs (4,800 Max Particles in total).
- Halloween Ultra Ticket Box (US$6.99, Pokémon GO Web Store only): 1 Ticket for the Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research, 1 Ticket for the Costumed Party Premium Timed Research, and 1 Egg Incubator.
- Pumpkin Pack (US$39.99, Pokémon GO Web Store only): 20 Incubators and 20 Super Incubators.
- Boo Bundle (US$99.99, Pokémon GO Web Store only): 3 Remote Raid Passes, 16 Premium Battle Passes, 50 Incubators, 50 Super Incubators, and 3 Max Particle Packs.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Zubat*, Spinarak*, Murkrow*, Misdreavus*, Shuppet*, Drifloon*, Purrloin*, Frillish (female)*, Zorua*, Litwick*, and Greavard.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Sableye* and Absol*.
Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Zorua will appear as your Buddy Pokémon on the map. After catching them successfully, they’ll reveal themselves with an “Oh?” transformation screen (similar to Ditto encounters).
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Sneasel*, Sableye*, Yamask*, and Galarian Yamask*.
- Three-Star Raids: Hisuian Typhlosion*, Umbreon*, and Bombirdier*.
- Five-Star Raids: Giratina (Origin Forme)* (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Raids: Mega Sableye* (See Additional Notes).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Machop*, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Exeggcute*, and Shadow Sudowoodo.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Pinsir*, Shadow Sableye*, and Shadow Mawile*.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Entei* (See Additional Notes).
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Giratina (Origin Forme)* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Sableye* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Shadow Raids:
- One- and Three-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids will be available on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), unless otherwise stated by Niantic.
Max Battles
Max Battles will be active during the event. For more details about Max Battles (how to participate in one), you can check out our Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out’s Max Battles, Max Particles, Power Spots, and Dynamax Pokémon guide.
- One-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Gastly*, Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scrobunny, and Dynamax Sobble.
- Three-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Falinks*.
- Six-Star Max Battles: Gigantamax Venusaur*, Gigantamax Charizard*, and Gigantamax Blastoise*.
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Max Battles require Max Particles (MP):
- One-Star Max Battles cost 250 MP.
- Three-Star Max Battles cost 400 MP.
- Six-Star Max Battles cost 800 MP.
- Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scrobunny, and Dynamax Sobble will be available in One-Star Max Battles after this event until Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time.
- Dynamax Gastly*’s end date in One-Star Max Battles has not been specified.
- Based on previous data (Dynamax Beldum* in September 2024), more than likely Dynamax Gastly* will be available in One-Star Max Battles after this event until Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time
- Dynamax Gastly*’s end date in One-Star Max Battles has not been specified.
- Dynamax Falinks* will be available in Three-Star Max Battles after this event until Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time.
- Gigantamax Venusaur*, Gigantamax Charizard*, and Gigantamax Blastoise* debut in Six-Star Max Battles during the GO Bigger event – Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Featured Attack for Morpeko
Morpeko will know the attack Aura Wheel (Charged Attack). Aura Wheel can be an Electric- or Dark-type attack depending on what mode Morpeko is in (Full Belly or Hangry).
Aura Wheel (Electric) (Charged Attack) will be active when Morpeko is in Full Belly Mode. Its stats are as follows:
- Trainer Battles (GO Battle League and Team GO Rocket): 100 power, increases the user’s Attack by one stage
Aura Wheel (Dark) (Charged Attack) will be active when Morpeko is in Hangry Mode. Its stats are as follows:
- Trainer Battles (GO Battle League and Team GO Rocket): 100 power, increases the user’s Attack by one stage
Free Timed Research – Halloween 2024: Spiritomb Challenge
A free Timed Research quest called Halloween 2024: Spiritomb Challenge will be active during both of the Halloween events (Part I and II). This Timed Research will focus on doing certain tasks 108 times (the number of spirits needed for Spiritomb).
A complete list of tasks and the rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
| Halloween 2024: Spiritomb Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/1 | Reward |
| Catch 108 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon | Morpeko (Full Belly) encounter |
| Make 108 Nice Throws | Frillish (female)* encounter |
| Make 108 Curveball Throws | Frillish (male)* encounter |
| Collect 1,080 Max Particles | Gastly* encounter |
| Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Sableye* encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Spiritomb* encounter, 1,080 Stardust, and 1,080 XP |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Field Research Tasks
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Sableye*, Scraggy*, Golett*, Spiritomb*, Sandygast, Morpeko, Nymble, and Greavard. Gengar Mega Energy, Houndoom Mega Energy, Sableye Mega Energy, Banette Mega Energy, and Absol Mega Energy will also be rewarded when completing specific tasks. These Field Research Tasks can be found when spinning PokéStops (and acquired if you have an open slot in your Field Research menu) when the event is active.
A complete list of tasks and rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
- Task: Catch 10 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon
- Reward: Sandygast encounter OR Nymble encounter
- Task: Catch 15 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon
- Reward: 25 Gengar Mega Energy OR 25 Houndoom Mega Energy OR 25 Sableye Mega Energy OR 25 Banette Mega Energy OR 25 Absol Mega Energy
- Task: Evolve 3 Dark-type Pokémon
- Reward: Sableye* encounter OR Scraggy* encounter
- Task: Evolve Ghost-type Pokémon
- Reward: Golett* encounter OR Greavard encounter
- Task: Win 2 Raids
- Reward: Morpeko (Full Belly) encounter
- Task: Win 3 Raids
- Reward: Spiritomb* encounter
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
PokéStop Showcase
During the event, PokéStop Showcases will be active. The theme of these contests is to submit the biggest Pokémon being requested. This section will be updated once the PokéStop Showcases are active.
- Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Ghost-type Pokémon
- Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type Pokémon
- Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Froakie, Rowlet, and Morpeko (Costumed versions can be entered)
Stickers
There will be an assortment of event-themed stickers featuring Pikachu-themed pumpkin and ghost balloon, Costumed Froakie, and Costumed Rowlet. You can get them by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and/or purchasing them from Pokémon GO’s in-game shop (with PokéCoins) during the event.
Avatar Items
New avatar items themed after Woobat, Morpeko, and Halloween will be released during this event. They will be available for purchase (with PokéCoins) via the in-game shop. These avatar items will still be available to purchase after the conclusion of this event.
The new avatar items are the following: Halloween Finery (250 PokéCoins), Woobat Top Hat (150 PokéCoins), Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode) (400 PokéCoins), and Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode) (400 PokéCoins).
Note: The Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode) or Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode) is also included in the Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research quest. You’ll receive only one based on your choice in the Timed Research (branching paths).
Paid Timed Research – Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research and Costumed Party Premium Timed Research
During the Halloween Part I and Part II events, Trainers can purchase two different ticket to access two different event-themed Timed Research. These Timed Research quests can be bought together via the Pokémon GO Web Store (in the Halloween Ultra Ticket Box for US$6.99).
The Morepeko Onesie Premium Timed Research costs US$4.99 OR US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This Timed Research gives Trainers the following bonuses:
- 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).
Plus, the following Pokémon encounters (if tasks are completed and redeemed within the time limit): Costumed Pikachu*, Spiritomb*, Costumed Forakie*, Costumed Rowlet*, and Morpeko.
As for the Costumed Party Premium Timed Research, it costs US$1.99 OR US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This Timed Research gives Trainers the following Pokémon encounters (if tasks are completed and redeemed within the time limit): 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* (all four sizes), and Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume*.
Sales for both paid Timed Research quests will end on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8 p.m. your local time.. According to Niantic, “[t]ickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).” Tickets can also be gifted to Trainers you’re friends with provided that you have a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with them. This can be done via the in-game shop and by selecting the “Gift” button instead of the “Buy” button. Tickets purchased for friends are nonrefundable as well.
Please keep in mind that Timed Research quests have deadlines. Trainers must complete the Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research and Costumed Party Premium Timed Research and claim all rewards before Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research
| Morpeko Onesie Premium Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/2 | Reward |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | 1 Lure Module |
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms | Costumed Pikachu (Witch Hat)* encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 5 times | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 500 XP and 500 Stardust |
| Choose A Path | Description |
| Hangry Mode Path | Choose this option for a path leading to the Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode) avatar item. |
| Full Belly Mode Path | Choose this option for a path leading to the Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode) avatar item. |
| Step 2/2 Hangry Mode Path | Reward |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | Costumed Froakie* encounter |
| Send 25 Gifts to Friends | Spiritomb* encounter |
| Catch 40 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon | Sableye* encounter |
| Catch 8 different species of Pokémon | Costumed Rowlet* encounter |
| Feed your Buddy 10 times | Morpeko (Full Belly) encounter |
| Earn 10,800 XP | Spiritomb* encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode), 1 Poffin, and Morpeko (Full Belly) encounter |
| Step 2/2 Full Belly Mode Path | Reward |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | Costumed Froakie* encounter |
| Send 25 Gifts to Friends | Spiritomb* encounter |
| Catch 40 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon | Sableye* encounter |
| Catch 8 different species of Pokémon | Costumed Rowlet* encounter |
| Feed your Buddy 10 times | Morpeko (Full Belly) encounter |
| Earn 10,800 XP | Spiritomb* encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode), 1 Poffin, and Morpeko (Full Belly) encounter |
Costumed Party Premium Timed Research
| Costume Party Premium Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/1 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Costumed Vulpix (Spooky Festival)* encounter |
| Catch 20 Pokémon | Costumed Piplup (Halloween Mischief)* encounter |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | Costumed Pikachu (Witch Hat)* encounter |
| Catch 40 Pokémon | Costumed Drifblim (Halloween Mischief)* encounter |
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Costumed Pumpkaboo (Average Size) (Spooky Festival)* encounter |
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Costumed Pumpkaboo (Large Size) (Spooky Festival)* encounter |
| Use 30 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Costumed Pumpkaboo (Small Size) (Spooky Festival)* encounter |
| Use 40 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Costumed Pumpkaboo (Super Size) (Spooky Festival)* encounter |
| Catch 6 different species of Pokémon | Costumed Froakie (Witch Hat)* encounter |
| Catch 10 different species of Pokémon | Costumed Rowlet (Woobat Top Hat)* encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Costumed Gengar (Spooky Festival)* encounter, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and 5,000 XP |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
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