{"id":96003,"date":"2026-10-28T07:22:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T23:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=96003"},"modified":"2026-10-28T07:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T23:22:03","slug":"you-can-unlock-lots-of-free-stuff-in-pokemon-gos-halloween-2026-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=96003","title":{"rendered":"You Can Unlock Lots Of Free Stuff In Pokemon Go\u2019s Halloween 2026 Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halloween is almost here, and Pokemon Go is getting into the spooky spirit with its annual Halloween celebration. This year&#8217;s event takes place across two parts that run into early November, each of which will offer new Pokemon, Research tasks, and other bonuses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you prepare, here&#8217;s everything you need to know about Pokemon Go&#8217;s Halloween 2026 event.<\/p>\n<nav class=\"wp-block-gamespot-blocks-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" role=\"navigation\">\n<details class=\"toc-accordion\">\n<summary class=\"toc-summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-heading\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn This Article\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<div class=\"toc-panel\">\n<ul class=\"toc-list\">\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2 toc-depth-0\">Halloween Part I\n<ul class=\"toc-sublist\">\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Event Schedule<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Featured Pokemon<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Timed And Field Research<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Bonuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2 toc-depth-0\">Halloween Part II\n<ul class=\"toc-sublist\">\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Event Schedule<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Featured Pokemon<\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3 toc-depth-1\">Timed And Field Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"h-halloween-part-i\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Halloween Part I<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;: { &quot;image&quot;: { &quot;initialized&quot;: true } } }\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ref-id=\"1936818\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PoGo-Halloween-2026-I.jpg?w=636\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1936818\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-event-schedule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first part of this year&#8217;s Halloween event kicks off at <strong>10 AM local time on October 27<\/strong> and runs until <strong>10 AM local time on November 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"h-featured-pokemon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Pokemon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like previous years, a handful of new costumed Pokemon will make their debut during the Halloween festivities. Part I will introduce three costume-wearing monsters to catch:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet<\/li>\n<li>Zubat wearing a top hat<\/li>\n<li>Sinistea wearing a bow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can encounter the aforementioned Pokemon in the wild or as one-star Raid bosses. Shiny variants will also be appearing throughout the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, some costume-wearing Pokemon from previous years will appear in the wild once again, as will other creepy monsters like Duskull and Misdreavus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wild Encounters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zubat wearing a top hat<\/li>\n<li>Misdreavus<\/li>\n<li>Duskull<\/li>\n<li>Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume<\/li>\n<li>Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkaboo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Raid Bosses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-Star<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet<\/li>\n<li>Sinistea wearing a bow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"h-timed-and-field-research\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timed And Field Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pokemon Go is offering a free Timed Research for all players. Log in before Part I ends on November 1 to claim the Research, which will be completed automatically and net you the following rewards:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rare Candies (6)<\/li>\n<li>An encounter with Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Halloween-themed Field Research tasks will also be available during the event. You can claim these by spinning PokeStops, and they&#8217;ll offer various rewards when completed, including additional encounters with the featured Pokemon.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"h-chandelure-super-mega-raid-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;: { &quot;image&quot;: { &quot;initialized&quot;: true } } }\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ref-id=\"1936918\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PoGo-Mega-Chandelure.jpg?w=636\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1936918\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spooky new Mega-Evolved Pokemon is making its debut on Halloween: Mega Chandelure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ghost\/fire type will appear as a Super Mega Raid boss on October 31 from 2-5 PM local time, marking your first chance to get this Mega-Evolved form in Pokemon Go. Not only that, but you&#8217;ll have increased odds of encountering shiny Chandelure from these Raids, and any Chandelure that you catch will have Mega Level 1 already unlocked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few other bonuses will be available during this mini-event. The number of Remote Raids you can join is being increased to 20 for a limited time, and you&#8217;ll be able to get up to six free Raid Passes when you spin the Photo Disc at Gyms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remote Raid limit increased to 20 (October 30-31)<\/li>\n<li>Receive up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs<\/li>\n<li>Chandelure caught from Super Mega Raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked<\/li>\n<li>Increased chance of encountering shiny Chandelure from Super Mega Raids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"h-bonuses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonuses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like past years, Pokemon Go will receive a spooky makeover during the Halloween event. The usual nighttime background music will be replaced by a remix of the infamous Lavender Town theme, and Gyms and PokeStops will be decked out in Halloween decorations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of that, the game will offer its own version of trick-or-treating. As you play, you&#8217;ll periodically notice gift boxes on the map. Tap on these and you&#8217;ll receive candy or initiate an encounter with a costumed Pokemon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, a few additional bonuses will unlock as you level up the event&#8217;s Go Pass. Hit rank 10 and you&#8217;ll receive extra candy for catching Pokemon, and you&#8217;ll earn bonus Stardust on top of that if you reach rank 20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go Pass Tier 1 (Rank 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2x candy for catching Pokemon<\/li>\n<li>Go Pass Deluxe: 3x candy for catching Pokemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go Pass Tier 2 (Rank 20)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2x Stardust for catching Pokemon<\/li>\n<li>Go Pass Deluxe: 3x Stardust for catching Pokemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"h-halloween-part-ii\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Halloween Part II<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;: { &quot;image&quot;: { &quot;initialized&quot;: true } } }\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ref-id=\"1936940\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PoGo-Halloween-2026-II.png?w=636\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1936940\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-event-schedule-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s Halloween festivities will continue into early November. Part II begins at <strong>10 AM local time on November 1<\/strong> and runs until <strong>8 PM local time on November 5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"h-featured-pokemon-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Pokemon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like Part I, a new Pokemon is debuting during the second leg of this year&#8217;s Halloween event: shiny Greavard. This marks the first time you&#8217;ll have a chance to encounter this shiny variant in Pokemon Go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mega Sableye is also getting a power boost. Beginning with Part II, you&#8217;ll be able to power up the Pokemon&#8217;s Mega Level up to Super Max Level, which means it&#8217;ll have access to an additional Charged Attack\u2013Night Shade+&#8211;while it&#8217;s Mega Evolved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few other themed Pokemon will also be available during the event. Costumed versions of Gengar and Rowlet will appear in the wild, as will ghost types like Litwick.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wild Encounters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume<\/li>\n<li>Litwick<\/li>\n<li>Rowlet wearing a Pokemon Halloween costume<\/li>\n<li>Greavard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Raid Bosses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-Star<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet<\/li>\n<li>Sinistea wearing a bow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"h-timed-and-field-research-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timed And Field Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another free Timed Research will be available during the second part of this year&#8217;s Halloween event. Log in before November 5 to claim the Timed Research, which will be completed automatically and offer the following rewards:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rare Candies (6)<\/li>\n<li>An encounter with Sinistea wearing a bow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A variety of Field Research tasks will also be available. These can be claimed from PokeStops and will reward you with encounters with the event&#8217;s featured Pokemon upon completion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October may be coming to an end soon, but Pokemon Go has plenty of activities lined up for next month, including a global Wild Area event and a Pawniard Community Day. 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