Pokémon Go's annual Halloween event has returned for 2026, split into two parts as is tradition. Part 1 of the event has arrived, introducing new costume Pokémon, event-exclusive research tasks, and a Halloween-themed Timed Research quest. The event runs through early November, with Part 1 concluding on November 1st and Part 2 beginning immediately after.
Halloween Timed Research
The 'Halloween Timed Research' quest is available for the entire duration of the event, ending on November 5th at 8pm local time. Players who complete this quest will receive six Rare Candies and an encounter with the Hat and Capelet Pikachu.
Field Research and Bonuses
Event-exclusive field research tasks are available during Part 1, offering encounters with various costumed Pokémon such as Top Hat Zubat, Halloween Mischief Piplup, and Headband Noibat for catching Ghost-types. Other tasks include making Nice Throws and winning raids, yielding encounters with Pokémon like Misdreavus, Duskull, and Bow Sinistea. The event also features bonuses including Lavender Town music playing nightly, Halloween decorations at PokéStops and Gyms, and new Halloween-themed stickers obtainable from PokéStops, Gifts, and the in-game shop.
New Costume Pokémon and Trick or Treat
This year's event introduces three new costume Pokémon: Hat and Capelet Pikachu, Top Hat Zubat, and Bow Sinistea. Players can also participate in a "Trick or Treat" mechanic, where spooky gifts left by Pokémon can be opened for candy rewards and encounters with special Pokémon like Spooky Festival Vulpix, Tricks and Treats Gengar, and Headband Noibat. Rare Candy can also be found through these gifts.
Wild Spawns and Raids
During Part 1, trainers can expect increased spawns of Spooky Festival Vulpix, Top Hat Zubat, Misdreavus, Duskull, Halloween Mischief Piplup, Halloween Mischief Driflbim, Pumpkaboo, and Headband Noibat. Raid battles will feature Hat and Capelet Pikachu and Bow Sinistea in one-star raids. Five-star raids will host Origin Forme Giratina until November 3rd, followed by Altered Forme Giratina. Mega Sableye is available in Mega Raids.
Avatar Items and Chandelure Raid Day
New avatar items, including the Gothic Skirt Set, Gothic Shorts Set, Gothic Socks, and Gothic Boots, are available in the in-game shop. A special event, the Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day, takes place on October 31st, introducing Mega Chandelure. This event offers the chance to earn Mega Chandelure Energy, a new Charged Move called Ominous Wind+, and various bonuses including an increased Remote Raid Pass limit and free Raid Passes from spinning Gyms.
Halloween Part 2 Preview
Part 2 of the Halloween event begins on November 1st and runs until November 5th. This phase will introduce shiny Greavard and shiny Houndstone, with opportunities to encounter shiny Greavard in the wild and through other means. Mega Sableye will also reach its Super Max Level, gaining a new attack called Night Shade+. Wild spawns during Part 2 will include Spooky Festival Gengar, Litwick, Halloween Rowlet, and Greavard.
Go Pass Halloween Details
The Go Pass Halloween event runs from October 27th to November 5th. Players can choose between a free track with basic rewards like Candy and Pokémon encounters, or an upgraded Deluxe Track for enhanced rewards including Rare Candy XL and Premium Battle Passes. Purchases for the Deluxe Track are non-refundable and cannot be made with PokéCoins. Major Milestones for the Free track include double catch candy and stardust, while the Deluxe track offers triple the rewards.