October is always an exciting time in Pokémon GO, and it looks like 2022 will continue that trend! From the annual spooky Halloween event, to the return of the Festival of Lights, and new shiny Legendary Pokémon, it looks like a great month.
In addition to all of the Raids, Mega Raids, live and in-game events that take place in Pokémon GO during October 2022, we are also expecting a new stage in A Cosmic Companion Special Research (Season of Light) to be unlocked on October 5, 2022.
Official Infographic
Upcoming Events
Evolving Stars Event
From October 5, 2022 10am local time, to October 11, 2022 8pm local time, we have the first ever ‘Evolving Stars’ event. Could this be tied in with evolving Cosmog? Cosmoem is teased in the official infographic above.
Mega Gyarados Raid Day
Gyarados (Mega)
October 8, 2022 2pm local time to 5pm local time we have Mega Gyarados raid day! Prep your best counters using our raid guide.
Festival of Lights
October 14, 2022 10am local time to October 17, 8pm local time we have the return of the Festival of Lights. Last year saw the release of Dedenne in Pokémon GO, maybe this year it’ll sparkle?
Litwick Community Day
Litwick
October 15, 2022 2pm local time to 5pm local time we have the long awaited Litwick Community Day! Full information here.
Halloween Event
The always spooky and fantastic Halloween event takes place from October 20, 2022 10am local time, to November 1, 2022 8pm local time. We can’t wait to find out more!
Taipei Safari Zone
Finneon
The Taipei Safari Zone takes place from October 21, 2022 to October 23, 2022. It will see the release of shiny Finneon for the first time!
Raids
Five Star Raids
From September 27 to October 8, 2022, Yveltal will be appearing in Five-Star Raids. It will be making their shiny debut!
From October 8 to October 20, 2022, Xerneas will be appearing in Five-Star Raids. It will be making their shiny debut!
From October 20 to October 27, 2022, Giratina Altered Forme will be appearing in Five-Star Raids.
From October 27 to November 8, 2022, Giratina Origin Forme will be appearing in Five-Star Raids.
Mega Raids
From Friday, September 27, 2022 to Friday, October 8, 2022 Mega Lopunny will be appearing in Mega Raids.
From October 8, 2022 to Friday, October 20, 2022 Mega Manectric will be appearing in Mega Raids.
From October 20, 2022 to November 8, 2022 a Mega Banette will be appearing in Mega Raids.
Raid Hours
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Five Star Raids during these dates in October:
| Dates | Featured Boss |
|---|---|
| October 5 |
Yveltal
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| October 12 |
Xerneas
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| October 19 |
Xerneas
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| October 26 |
Giratina (Altered)
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Pokémon Spotlight Hours
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in September:
October 4
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Purrloin
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon
October 11
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Haunter
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
October 18
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Misdreavus
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2× XP for catching Pokémon
October 25**
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Shuppet
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon
**Bring your Buddy Pokémon along to see something special at the start and end of this Spotlight Hour!
October 2022 Events
The following events take place during the month of October in Pokémon GO. All times are local times. Click on the event image or name to learn more about the event bonuses, features and gameplay experience.
| Event | Date and Time | |
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Evolving Stars Event | October 5 – 11, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. local time |
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Mega Gyarados Raid Day | October 8, 2022, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. local time |
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Festival of Lights | October 14 – 17, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. local time |
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October Community Day: Litwick | October 15, 2022, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. local time |
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Halloween Event 2022 Part 1 and Halloween Event 2022 Part 2 | October 20 – November 1, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 10 A.M. local time |
October 2022 Research Breakthrough
From October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to November 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) Shedinja will be the weekly research breakthrough box reward. For the first time in Pokémon GO, it can be shiny!
