Despite Halloween being over, it continues in Pokémon GO! For the second half of this year’s Halloween event, Shiny Greavard debuts and more Costumed Pokémon from previous Halloween events return.
Now, check out what’s happening during the Halloween 2026 Part II event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Twilight Trails – Halloween 2026 Part II
Begins: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Shiny Greavard and more Costumed Pokémon return
For the Hallowen Part II event, Shiny Greavard will be available for the first time in Pokémon GO! Wild encounters will also be changed to different Ghost-type Pokémon and some Costumed Pokémon from previous Halloween events will be available to catch (this inclused Costumed Froakie, Costumed Rowlet, and Costume Gengar’s Spooky Festival costume).
Note: Going forward, these Pokémon will be referred to as “Costumed” rather than the exact outfit they are wearing.
Event Bonuses
- Costumed Pokémon appearing in the wild.
- Costumed Pokémon appearing in Raids.
- Event-themed Field Research.
- Lavender Town music remix will play each night of the event.
- Themed decorations will appear on the map and in encounter screens.
The Halloween 2026 Part I and Part II events will share a special GO Pass (GO Pass: Halloween). Additional bonuses can be unlocked by progressing through ranks for this GO Pass.
- GO Pass Bonuses
- Tier 1 (Rank 10): 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Tier 2 (Rank 20): 3× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- GO Pass: Deluxe Bonuses
- Tier 1 (Rank 10): 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Tier 2 (Rank 20): 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
And if Trainers reach specific ranks in the GO Pass and/or GO Pass Deluxe, then the following bonuses will also be active until Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time:
- Tier 1 (Rank 1):
- One additional Candy for trading Pokémon.
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
- Tier 2 (Rank 25):
- Open up to 40 Gifts per day.
- Receive up to 125 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
- Hold up to 10 additional Gifts in your Item Bag.
- Tier 3 (Rank 50):
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration.
- Tier 4 (Rank 75):
- Increased Stardust and XP from hatching Eggs.
If GO Pass Deluxe is purchased, then the following bonuses will active when Rank 25 is reached instead, until Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time:
- Tier 2 (Rank 25):
- Open up to 50 Gifts per day.
- Receive up to 150 Gifts per day from spinning PokéStop and Gym Photo Discs.
- Hold up to 20 additional Gifts in your Item Bag.
Since this event is happening during the October and November GO Pass, rank progress will be reset on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time. The same bonuses will be available, but Trainers will need to re-earn the ranks to activate the bonuses.
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.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween (US$7.99, purchase limit 1, Web Store only): 1 GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween, 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 5 Max Potions, and 96 Reward Points.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween + 6 Ranks (US$9.99, purchase limit 1, Web Store only): 1 GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween, +10 Ranks, 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 5 Max Potions, and 120 Reward Points.
- GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween Ultra Box (US$14.99, purchase limit 1, Web Store only): 1 GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween, +10 Ranks, 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 5 Premium Battle Passes, 10 Max Potions, and 180 Reward Points.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Litwick*, Shuppet*, Costumed Froakie*, Costumed Rowlet*, Sandygast*, and Greavard*.
- 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!”
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Costumed Pikachu* and Costumed Sinistea*.
- Three-Star Raids: Cofagrigus*, Trevenant*, and Dhelmise* (until Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 10 p.m. your local time).
- Five-Star Raids:
- Giratina (Origin Fome)* (until Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 10 p.m. your local time).
- Giratina (Altered Forme)* (starting on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at 6 a.m. your local time).
- Mega Raids: Mega Sableye* (until Saturday, November 8th, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Gastly*, Shadow Totodile*, Shadow Shieldon*, and Shadow Gible*.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Primeape*, Shadow Kirlia*, and Shadow Drapion*.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme)* (until Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 10 p.m. your local time).
- Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)*.
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Giratina (Altered Fome)* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Saturday, November 8th, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Sableye* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Saturday, November 8th, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Shadow Raids:
- One-, Three-, and Five-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
- Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)* will be available in Shadow Raids until Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 at 10 p.m. your local time.
Max Battles
Max Battles will be active during the event.
- One-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Caterpie*, Dynamax Pikachu*, Dynamax Abra*, Dynamax Machop*, Dynamax Growlithe*, Dynamax Gastly*, Dynamax Krabby*, Dynamax Magikarp*, Dynamax Omanyte*, Dynamax Kabut0*, Dynamax Electabuzz*, Dynamax Hoothoot*, Dynamax Ralts*, Dynamax Spheal*, Dynamax Cottonee*, Dynamax Pidove*, Dynamax Roggenrola*, Dynamax Trapinch*, Dynamax Woobat*, Dynamax Drilbur*, Dynamax Combee*, Dynamax Trubbish*, Dynamax Inkay*, Dynamax Bounsweet*, Dynamax Grookey*, Dynamax Scorbunny*, Dynamax Sobble*, Dynamax Skwovet*, Dynamax Rookiedee*, Dynamax Wooloo*, and Dynamax Hatenna.
- Two-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Machop*, Dynamax Eevee*, Dynamax Shuckle*, Dynamax Wailmer*, Dynamax Feebas*, and Dynamax Darumaka*.
- Three-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Electabuzz*, Dynamax Magmar*, Dynamax Hitmonlee*, Dynamax Hitmonchan*, Dynamax Chansey*, Dynamax Hitmontop*, Dynamax Sableye*, Dynamax Beldum*, Dynamax Cryogonal*, Dynamax Deino*, Dynamax Passimian*, Dynamax Drampa*, and Dynamax Falinks*.
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.
- Two-Star Max Battles cost 400 MP.
- Three-Star Max Battles cost 400 MP.
- Five-Star Max Battles cost 800 MP.
- Six-Star Max Battles cost 800 MP.
Timed Research – Halloween Timed Research
A Timed Research quest called Halloween Timed Research will be active during the event. A complete list of tasks and the rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
- Task: Claim Reward!
- Reward: 1 Rare Candy
- Task: Claim Reward!
- Reward: 1 Rare Candy
- Task: Claim Reward!
- Reward: 1 Rare Candy
- Task: Claim Reward!
- Reward: 1 Rare Candy
- Task: Claim Reward!
- Reward: 1 Rare Candy
- Task: Claim Reward!
- Reward: 1 Rare Candy
- Completion Rewards: Costumed Sinistea* encounter
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: Costumed Pikachu, Costumed Zubat, Costumed Froakie, Costumed Rowlet, Litwick, Sandygast, Greavard, and Costumed Sinistea.
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 13 Pokémon
- Reward: 13 Sableye Mega Energy
- Task: Catch 13 Ghost-type Pokémon
- Reward: Costumed Froakie* OR Costumed Rowlet* OR Greavard* encounter
- Task: Make 6 Nice Throws
- Reward: Litwick* OR Sandygast* OR Greavard* encounter
- Task: Win a Raid
- Reward: Costumed Zubat* OR Costumed Sinistea* encounter
- Task: Win 3 Raids
- Reward: Costumed Pikachu* 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. PokéStop Showcases will only be active on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time due to the new weekly Showcase Tuesday event. This week’s collection of themes can be found in our weekly PokéStop Showcase Tuesday event guide.
New Mega Level: Super Max!
Starting with the Halloween 2026 Part II event, you’ll be able to increase Mega Sableye’s Mega Level to Super Max Level. During the Mega Finale event during the Season of Forever Forward, it was revealed that Pokémon that are eligible to unlock Super Max level can learn an additional Charged Attack while they’re Mega Evolved. For Sableye, this means that they can learn Night Shade+ (Charged Attack) when they’re Mega Evolved.
Night Shade+ (Charged Attack)’s stats are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 55 power
- Raid Battles: 160 power
Notes:
- The power of this additional Charged Attack will increase with the Pokémon’s Mega Level.
- In order to increase a Mega Pokémon’s level to Super Max you must increase a their Mega Level to the third level, Max.
GO Pass: Halloween 2026
GO Pass
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards. Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Halloween on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 10 a.m. your local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at 8 p.m. your local time.
GO Pass Deluxe
For US$7.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$9.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
For US$14.99. Trainers can get the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to automatically earn enough GO points to reach Rank 7 as well as receive additional items.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Reward Information
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass.
GO Pass: encounters with event-themed Pokémon, Candy for event-themed Pokémon, Rare Candy, Ultra Balls, and more!
GO Pass Deluxe: additional encounters with event-themed Pokemon, Avatar items (Patissier Top and Patissier Pants), Rare Candy XL, Premium Battle Passes, and more!
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at 8 p.m. your local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
Earning Points
In order to earn rewards from GO Pass, you’ll need to partake in specific Pass Tasks to earn points. To reach a single rank, you’ll need to earn 100 Points. Be aware that there will be daily limits to earning points (500 points per day), until the final few days of the event where there will be no limit (Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 12 a.m. to Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 7:59 p.m. your local time).
- Tasks
- Standard Tasks (repeatable each day)
- Catch a Pokémon: 5 Points
- Hatch an Egg: 40 Points
- Win a Raid: 100 Points
- Daily Tasks (complete once per day)
- Catch 6 Ghost-type Pokémon: 50 Points
- Catch 13 Pokémon: 50 Points
- Bonus Tasks (complete only once)
- Catch 31 Ghost-type Pokémon: 200 Points
- Catch 66 Pokémon: 200 Points
- Win 2 Raids: 200 Points
- Standard Tasks (repeatable each day)
GO Pass Rewards
| GO Pass: Halloween 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Basic | Deluxe |
| 1 | 2,500 XP | 5,000 Stardust |
| 2 | 10 Poké Balls | 20 Poké Balls |
| 3 | 10 Sableye Candies | Dynamax Sableye* encounter |
| 4 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 5 | Duskull* encounter | Duskull* encounter |
| 6 | 10 Duskull Candies | 3 Duskull Candy XL |
| 7 | 2,500 XP | 5,00 Stardust |
| 8 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 9 | Costumed Piplup* encounter | Costumed Piplup* encounter |
| 10 | Tier 1 Bonus: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon | Tier 1 Bonus: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon |
| 11 | 2,500 XP | 5,000 Stardust |
| 12 | 10 Great Balls | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
| 13 | 10 Zubat Candies | Costumed Zubat* encounter |
| 14 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 15 | Misdreavus* encounter | Patissier Top (Avatar Item) |
| 16 | 10 Misdreavus Candies | 3 Misdreavus Candy XL |
| 17 | 2,500 XP | 5,00 Stardust |
| 18 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 19 | Costumed Noibat* encounter | Costumed Noibat* encounter |
| 20 | Tier 2 Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon | Tier 2 Bonus: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
| 21 | 5,000 XP | 7,500 Stardust |
| 22 | 10 Great Balls | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
| 23 | 10 Drifloon Candies | Costumed Drifblim* encounter |
| 24 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 25 | Sandygast* encounter | Sandygast* encounter |
| 26 | 10 Sandygast Candies | 3 Sandygast Candy XL |
| 27 | 5,000 XP | 7,500 Stardust |
| 28 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 29 | Costumed Froakie* encounter | Costumed Froakie* encounter |
| 30 | Costumed Zubat* encounter | Patissier Pants (Avatar Item) |
| 31 | 5,000 XP | 7,500 Stardust |
| 32 | 10 Ultra Balls | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
| 33 | 10 Zubat Candies | Costumed Zubat* encounter |
| 34 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 35 | Shuppet* encounter | Shuppet* encounter |
| 36 | 10 Shuppet Candies | 3 Shuppet Candy XL |
| 37 | 5,000 XP | 7,500 Stardust |
| 38 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 39 | Costumed Rowlet* encounter | Costumed Rowlet* encounter |
| 40 | Costumed Gengar (Spooky Festival)* encounter | Costumed Gengar (Spooky Festival)* encounter |
| 41 | 7,500 XP | 10,000 Stardust |
| 42 | 10 Ultra Balls | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
| 43 | 10 Sinistea Candies | Costumed Sinistea (Phony Form)* encounter |
| 44 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 45 | Greavard* encounter | Greavard* encounter |
| 46 | 10 Greavard Candies | 3 Greavard Candy XL |
| 47 | 7,500 XP | 10,000 Stardust |
| 48 | 1 Rare Candy | 1 Rare Candy XL |
| 49 | Costumed Pikachu* encounter | Costumed Pikachu* encounter |
| 50 | Rotom* encounter | Rotom* encounter |
| 51 - 107 | 50 Stardust | 100 Stardust |
| 108 | Spiritomb* encounter | Spiritomb* encounter |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
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