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Trainers in Mexico, get ready for the annual Dia de Muertos event (2026) in Pokémon GO from Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, coinciding with the Halloween Part 1 event!
Trainers can catch several Pokémon associated with the Dia de Muertos festival and enjoy vibrant local events. These include Cubone and Duskull adorning a cempasúchil crown, Gigantamax Gengar, and more!
Dia de Muertos 2026 Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Dia de Muertos 2026 event:
2× Incense duration
2× Incense duration
Special event stickers available by spinning PokéStops and Gyms
Increased Incense Spawns
The following Pokémon will spawn more from using Incense:
Timed Research
There will be Timed Research with the following rewards:
- Encounter with Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown
- 5x Dia de Muertos Stickers (Team Valor)
- 5x Dia de Muertos Stickers (Team Mystic)
- 5x Dia de Muertos Stickers (Team Instinct)
- 2026 XP
- 2026 Stardust
Team Challenges
Work together to complete Team Challenges while playing as a group! After forming a team, a pop-up window will appear asking which Team Challenges you’d like to accept. You can encounter the following Pokémon by completing event-themed Team Challenges:
Special Local Event in Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City
From Saturday, October 32, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, trainers on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue in Mexico City can join a special Dia de Muertos event that includes a Stamp Hunt!
The Duskull caught will also have a Special Background!
Mexico City Event Bonuses
Trades require 50% less Stardust
Lure Modules will last 3 hours
Increased chance of Buddy assist while catching Pokémon
Mexico City Timed Research
Trainers can find event-specific Timed Research by participating in events along Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City. The Timed Research will reward you with the following encounters:
In addition to these Pokémon encounters, you will also get:
- 10x Poké Balls
- 2026 XP
- 2026 Stardust
Max Battles
The following Pokémon will appear in Max Battles:
Stamp Hunting
Spin select PokéStops and Gyms along Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City to collect stamps. Explore various collections to fill your GO Stamp Hunt card, track your progress in the Scarbook, and enjoy the following rewards:
- Encounters with Duskull wearing a cempasúchil crown and Location Background
- Duskull Candies
Discover your Dia de Muertos Spirit in Person at Mexicráneo in Mexico City
Mexico City’s iconic giant skull art exhibit is back this year! If you’re in Mexico City, pay a visit Paseo de la Reforma between October 17th and November 16th, 2026, and discover your Dia de Muertos spirit in the new Mexicráneo designed by renowned Mexican illustrator Vania Bachur.
Press the button, scan the QR code, and find out which event Pokémon your Dia de Muertos spirit resembles. After this, you can encounter it in the game!
