We’re less than a week away from Halloween, so it’s time to unleash this year’s Halloween-themed Costumed Pokémon in Pokémon GO! While there are only two new additions this year (Pikachu and Gengar), a few trick-or-treating Pokémon from the Halloween 2021 and 2022 events will return. There’s also another shiny debut in the form of Shiny Zorua (so don’t get completely tricked when you see a shiny version of your Buddy Pokémon in the wild). As this is the Part II of this year’s Halloween event, remember that Timed Research from the Halloween 2023 Part I event is still active. Plus, Team GO Rocket will be causing some mischief with a Team GO Rocket Takeover event. (For more details about the Season of Adventures Abound, you can check out our overall Season of Adventures Abound guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Adventures Abound – Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II
Begins: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Costumed Pikachu, Costumed Gengar, and Shiny Zorua + previous Costumed Pokémon
For the Halloween Part II event, Costumed Pokémon are here! For 2023, this includes two new Costumed Pokémon designs (Pikachu and Gengar), but we’ll also see the return of some Costumed Pokémon from previous Halloween events. On top of that, Zorua, which debuted last Halloween season, will now be available as shiny in-game, if you’re lucky.
- Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treat costume (Costumed Pikachu): This Costumed Pikachu can be found in wild encounters and in a few reward catch encounters via the Halloween Part II Timed Research.
- Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treat costume (Costumed Gengar): This 2023 Costumed Gengar will be a bit trickier to find. If you’re lucky, you may encounter them in the wild. Luckily there will be a few reward catch encounters via the Halloween Part II Timed Research and you can always try your luck in Three-Star Raid Battles.
- This is a brand new Costumed Gengar look. Previous Costumed Gengars (sporting the Mega Banette costume and Spooky Festival costume) will not be available during the 2023 event.
- Shiny Zorua: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Zorua. During the event, you can find Zorua masquerading as your Buddy Pokémon in the wild and as a reward catch encounter in the Halloween Part II Timed Research.
- Previous Halloween Costumed Pokémon:
- Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume can be found in the wild. This costume version was previously available during the Halloween 2022 event.
- Piplip wearing a Halloween Mischief costume can be found in the wild. This costume version was previously available during the Halloween 2021 and 2022 events.
- Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume can be found in the wild. This costume version was previously available during the Halloween 2022 event.
Note: Going forward, these Pokémon will be referred to as “Costumed” rather than the exact outfit they are wearing.
Event Bonuses
- 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.
- Costumed Pokémon have a chance to give additional Candy when caught.
- On Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, costumed Pokémon will have a chance to give Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when caught.
- PokéStops and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday. (Same as last year’s orange overlay and fall motifs.)
- Lavender Town music will play nightly.
Also, the Team GO Rocket Takeover event will be taking place during the Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II event, so the following bonuses will also be active:
- Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
- You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Event Boxes
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live. The following boxes were announced and were also available during the Part I event:
- Boo Bundle (495 PokéCoins, no purchase limit): 3 Remote Raid Passes, 1 Star Piece, and 1 Lucky Egg.
- Creepy Crate (725 PokéCoins, no purchase limit): 10 Premium Raid Passes, 2 Star Pieces, and 2 Lucky Eggs.
- Pumpkin Pack (1,550 PokéCoins, no purchase limit): 10 Super Incubators, 5 Incubators, and 2 Incense.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Costumed Pikachu*, Costumed Vulpix*, Murkrow*, Misdreavus*, Sableye*, Costumed Piplup*, Drifloon*, Yamask*, Zorua*, Fennekin*, Phantump*, Costumed Pumpkaboo*, and Noibat*.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Costumed Gengar*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs that are obtained during the event (thanks in part to the Team GO Rocket Takeover event):
- 12 km Eggs
- 1-Egg Rarity: Absol*, Scraggy, Pawniard*, and Vullaby*.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Larvitar* and Pancham*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Sandile, Skorupi*, Deino*, Skrelp, Inkay*, and Salandit.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might hatch a Shiny one!”
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Gastly*, Misdreavus*, and Phantump*.
- Three-Star Raids: Costumed Gengar*.
- Five-Star Raids: Darkrai* (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Raids: Mega Banette* (See Additional Notes).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids (thanks in part to the Team GO Rocket Takeover event):
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Gastly, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Misdreavus, and Shadow Litwick.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Nidorina, Shadow Nidorino, and Shadow Golbat.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Lugia* (See Additional Notes).
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Darkrai* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Banette* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Friday, November 3rd, 2023 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) only, unless otherwise stated by Niantic.
Timed Research from Part II – Halloween Part II Timed Research
At the start of the Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II event, a free, event-exclusive Timed Research will be available to Trainers. Remember, just like the other Timed Research that has been issued for Halloween 2023, this Timed Research will be active until Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
| Halloween Part II Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/2 | Reward |
| Earn a Candy while exploring with your Buddy | Costumed Pikachu* Encounter |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Murkrow* Encounter |
| Make 3 Great Throws | Phantump* Encounter |
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms | Sableye* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Costumed Gengar* Encounter |
| Step 2/2 | Reward |
| Earn a Candy while exploring with your Buddy | Costumed Pikachu* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 3 times | Misdreavus* Encounter |
| Make 10 Great Throws | Phantump* Encounter |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Costumed Gengar* Encounter |
| Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms | Noibat* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Zorua* Encounter, 2,500 Stardust, and 5 Rare Candies |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Timed Research from Part I – Halloween Timed Research and Spiritomb Limited Research
The two free Timed Research quests issued during the Part I event will still be available. Both the Halloween Timed Research and Spiritomb Limited Research will be active until Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Halloween Timed Research
| Halloween Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/3 | Reward |
| Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon | 1,000 Stardust |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | 1,500 XP |
| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon | 1,000 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | Greavard Encounter, 25 Poké Balls, and 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 2/3 | Reward |
| Take 1 snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon | 1,500 Stardust |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | 2,000 XP |
| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon | 1,500 Stardust |
| Catch 20 Ghost-type Pokémon | 3 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Greavard Encounter, 20 Great Balls, and 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 3/3 | Reward |
| Take 1 snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon | 2,000 Stardust |
| Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon | 2,000 XP |
| Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon | 2,000 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | Greavard Encounter, 5 Ultra Balls, and 3 Pinap Berries |
Spiritomb Limited Research
- Task: Earn 1,080 Stardust
- Reward: Misdreavus* Encounter
- Task: Earn 1,080 XP
- Reward: Yamask* Encounter
- Task: Make 108 Nice Throws
- Reward: Pumpkaboo (Average)* Encounter
- Task: Make 108 Curveball Throws
- Reward: Phantump* Encounter
- Task: Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: Shuppet* Encounter
- Task: Earn 10,800 XP
- Reward: Litwick* Encounter
- Task: Spin 8 PokéStops or Gyms
- Reward: Gastly* Encounter
- Task: Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
- Reward: Drifloon* Encounter
- Completion Rewards: Spiritomb* Encounter, 108 XP, and 108 Stardust
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: Mismagius, Galarian Yamask*, Phantump*, and Greavard. 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: Make 7 Great Throws
- Reward: Mismagius* Encounter
- Task: Evolve a Ghost-type Pokémon
- Reward: Phantump* Encounter
- Task: Power up Pokémon 3 times
- Reward: Greavard Encounter
- Task: Walk 1 km
- Reward: Galarian Yamask* 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 (that is currently featured). The following Showcases will be active during the Halloween 2023 Part II event:
- Phantump (and possibly Drifloon) (Thursday, October 26th, 2023 to Saturday, October 28th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time)
- Gastly and Gengar (Sunday, October 29th, 2023 to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time)
- Costumed versions of Gengar should be acceptable entrants.
Stickers
There will be an assortment of event-themed stickers featuring Pikachu (as a ghost balloon and pumpkin), Gengar, Shuppet, Misdreavus, Phantump, and Greavard. 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
Avatar items themed after various Ghost-type Pokémon released during the Part I event 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: Yamask Mask (200 PokéCoins), Cofagrigus Costume (400 PokéCoins), Cofagrigus Head (200 PokéCoins), Phantump Head (250 PokéCoins), and Greavard Wig (200 PokéCoins). (Note: The Greavard Wig can be obtained for free via the Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming.)
Paid Ticket – Eerie Echoes Timed Research
During the Halloween 2023 Part I (and Part II) events, Trainers can purchase a ticket to access an event-themed Timed Research. For US$4.99 OR US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll get the Eerie Echoes Timed Research which rewards Trainers with the following items (if tasks are completed within the time limit):
Sales for this Timed Research will end on Monday, October 30th, 2023 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 this Timed Research by Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
A GIF of the Ghost Pose (Avatar Pose) that is exclusive to this paid Timed Research.
| Eerie Echoes Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/5 | Reward |
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms | Gastly* Encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Misdreavus* Encounter |
| Make 5 Curveball Throws | Litwick* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Phantump* Encounter and 5 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Step 2/5 | Reward |
| Make 2 Curveball Throws | Poochyena* Encounter |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | Galarian Zigzagoon* Encounter |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | Sableye* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Phantump* Encounter and 1 Incense |
| Step 3/5 | Reward |
| Walk 2 km | Purrloin* Encounter |
| Send 5 Gifts to friends | Alolan Meowth* Encounter |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | Umbreon* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Phantump* Encounter and 1 Incubator |
| Step 4/5 | Reward |
| Completion Reward | Phantump* Encounter and 1 Incubator |
| Step 5/5 | Reward |
| Hatch an Egg | Drifloon* Encounter |
| Make 10 Curveball Throws | Yamask* Encounter |
| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon | Greavard Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Trevenant* Encounter, Ghost Pose (Female) (Avatar Pose), and Ghost Pose (Male) (Avatar Pose) |
Paid Timed Research – Ticket of Treats Part 4
For October 2023, Trainers can purchase a ticket to access a (sort of) month-long Timed Research. For US$4.99 OR US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll get the Ticket of Treats Timed Research. This Timed Research will be released in four parts throughout October 2023.
Sales for this Timed Research will end on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 11:59 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 and collect rewards from each part of the Ticket of Treats Timed Research by Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
For the Halloween 2023 Part II event, Ticket of Treats Part 4 will be released. All tasks and rewards for this Timed Research will be shared below after it’s live, as well as available on the dedicated paid Timed Research Ticket of Treats guide.
| Ticket of Treats: Part 4 | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/1 | Reward |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Phantump* Encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Phantump* Encounter |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Phantump* Encounter |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 1,000 Stardust |
| Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Power up Pokémon 5 times | Misdreavus* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | Misdreavus* Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 15 times | Misdreavus* Encounter |
| Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | 500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 2 Rare Candies, 2 Super Incubators, and 5,000 XP |
Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming
Prior to the start of the Halloween 2023 Part I and Part II events, Trainers with Amazon Prime memberships can acquire a code to get an exclusive Partner Research (a Timed Research).
According to Niantic, “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.”
| Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/4 | Reward |
| Make 20 Curveball Throws | 1 Lucky Egg |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | 20 Razz Berries |
| Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | 20 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Galarian Yamask* Encounter, 1 Incense, and Greavard Wig (Avatar Item) |
| Step 2/4 | Reward |
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 1,000 Stardust |
| Catch 12 different species of Pokémon | 3 Revives |
| Explore 5 km | 10 Max Potions |
| Completion Rewards | Golett* Encounter, 1 Poffin, and 500 XP |
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Power up Pokémon 5 times | 20 Great Balls |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Members | 20 Ultra Balls |
| Earn 2 Candies exploring with your Buddy | 2 Golden Razz Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Kecleon* Encounter, 1 Incense, and 500 XP |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Deerling Stickers (Season of Adventures Abound design) |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Lechonk Stickers (Season of Adventures Abound design) |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Furret Stickers (Season of Adventures Abound design) |
| Completion Rewards | Oricorio Encounter, 1,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
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