The Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 event is live from October 19-26. This spooktacular event introduces the Greavard family, with Greavard and its evolution, Houndstone, making their debut. For the first time, trainers can catch the shiny Phantump and its evolution, Trevenant. Special Research is available, focusing on encounters with Ghost-type Pokémon, including the elusive Spiritomb.
An additional paid “Eerie Echoes” Timed Research for $5 offers encounters with Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon, and a special Halloween pose. The game will reward bonus candies for special catches, and Trainers above level 31 will receive additional Candy XL for hatching eggs.
One of the highlights of the event is the Spiritomb Limited Research, emphasizing on its 108 spirits. Complete it to earn encounters with shiny Spiritomb, Pumpkaboo, and other Ghost-type Pokémon. Don’t miss out on these thrilling festivities! 🎃 🦴
Be aware that this spooky event has a Part II as well: Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Event: Part 2!
Halloween 2023: Part One Overview
Date & Time
| Starts | Ends |
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| Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM local time |
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM local time |
Bonuses ⭐
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Debut of Greavard family
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Shiny Phantump is available for the first time
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Paid Timed Research will be available giving encounters with Phantump and Alolan Meowth, as well as rewarding a special Halloween pose
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Event-Exclusive Timed Research focused on catching ghost types will be available
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A second Event-Exclusive Timed Research will also be available, focused on Spiritomb
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Additional Candy will be rewarded for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
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Additional Candy XL will be rewarded for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
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Trainers level 31 and above will receive additional Candy XL for hatching eggs
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2x Candy for hatching eggs
Infographic
Pokémon Debuts
Greavard Family
Greavard, and their evolution Houndstone, the Ghost Dog Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debut!
| Greavard HOME Sprite | Houndstone HOME Sprite |
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Shiny Phantump
For the first time in Pokémon GO, shiny Phantump will be available! It is a really fantastic shiny, as is their evolution Trevenant, and will be much sought after.
| Shiny Phantump | Shiny Trevenant |
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Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
If you are lucky, you may encounter the following:
Eerie Echoes: Paid Timed Research
For $5, or your local equivalent, you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research to earn encounters with Ghost type Pokémon including Phantump, and Dark types such as Alolan Meowth, as well as a new Halloween pose.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Eerie Echoes Timed Research (1/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms |
Gastly
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| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Misdreavus
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| Make 5 Curveball Throws |
Litwick
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Eerie Echoes Timed Research (2/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Make 2 Curveball Throws |
Poochyena
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| Transfer 10 Pokémon |
Zigzagoon (Galarian)
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| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Sableye
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Eerie Echoes Timed Research (3/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Walk 2KM |
Purrloin
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| Send 5 Gifts to Friends |
Meowth (Alola)
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| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Umbreon
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Eerie Echoes Timed Research (4/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Hatch an Egg |
Drifloon
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| Make 10 Curveball Throws |
Yamask
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| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Greavard
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research will be available from October 19, 2023 at 10:00am, until October 31, 2023 at 8:00pm. It will focus on catching Ghost, and will reward Stardust, Greavard encounters and more!
Halloween Timed Research (1/3)
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon |
1000×
Stardust
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| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon |
1500×
XP
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| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon |
1000×
Stardust
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Halloween Timed Research (2/3)
| Task | Reward |
| Take 1 Snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon |
1500×
Stardust
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| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon |
2000×
XP
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| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon |
1500×
Stardust
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| Catch 20 Ghost-type Pokémon |
3×
Pinap Berry
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Halloween Timed Research (3/3)
| Task | Reward |
| Take 1 Snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon |
2000×
Stardust
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| Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon |
2000×
XP
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| Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon |
2000×
Stardust
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Spiritomb Limited Research
Spiritomb Event-Exclusive Timed Research will be available from October 19, 2023 at 10:00am, until October 31, 2023 at 8:00pm. It focuses on Spiritomb, and its 108 spirits. Complete this research to earn encounters with the elusive Spiritomb, as well as other Ghost type Pokémon.
| Task | Reward |
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| Earn 1080 Stardust |
Misdreavus
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| Earn 1080 XP |
Yamask
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| Make 108 Nice Throws |
Pumpkaboo
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| Make 108 Curveball Throws |
Phantump
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| Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
Shuppet
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| Earn 10800 XP |
Litwick
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| Spin 8 PokéStops or Gyms |
Gastly
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| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
Drifloon
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Rewards
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Spiritomb
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108×
Stardust
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108×
XP
Field Research
Halloween themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following field research tasks will be available during the event:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Make 5 Great Throws | |
| Evolve a Ghost-type Pokémon | |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Transfer 5 Ghost-type Pokémon |
10×
Misdreavus Candy
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Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids during the event:
Tier One
Tier Three
Related Raid Guides: Gengar, Sandygast and Greavard.
Tier Five
Related Raid Guides: Guzzlord and Darkrai.
Mega Raids
Related Raid Guides: Mega Gengar and Mega Banette.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7km eggs during the event:
New Avatar Items and Stickers
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends:
- Yamask Mask
- Cofagrigus Costume
- Cofagrigus Head
- Phantump Head
- Greavard Wig
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
As part of this year’s collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming, we’re offering Trainers an extraspooky Halloween opportunity. Amazon Prime members can claim Timed Research that grants exciting rewards, including early access to the Greavard Wig avatar item!
This Timed Research is available to claim from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. PDT to November 17, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. PST. To receive all the rewards, Trainers must complete the research tasks before December 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PST.
For more information or to claim this bundle, head over to the Prime Gaming Pokémon GO page.
Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming (1/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Make 20 Curveball Throws |
1×
Lucky Egg
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| Catch 30 Pokémon |
20×
Razz Berry
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| Send 5 Gifts and a sticker to each |
20×
Pinap Berry
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming (2/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Make 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
1000×
Stardust
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| Catch 12 different species of Pokémon |
3×
Revive
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| Explore 5km |
10×
Max Potion
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming (3/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Power up Pokémon 5 times |
20×
Great Ball
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| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket members |
20×
Ultra Ball
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| Earn 2 candies exploring with your buddy |
2×
Golden Razz Berry
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming (4/4)
| Task | Reward |
| Claim reward | 
Autumn Deerling Sticker
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| Claim reward |
Lechonk Sticker
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| Claim reward |
Furret Sticker
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Pokémon GO Web Store Halloween Bundle
Tantalizing Halloween treats will also be available in the Pokémon GO Web Store, where Trainers can unlock extra goodies for less. Two Halloween bundles will be available from October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
For $4.99, Trainers will receive 10 Premium Raid Passes, two Star Pieces, and two Lucky Eggs. For $9.99, Trainers will receive 10 Super Incubators, five Incubators, and two Incense.
In-Game Shop Bundles
Three Halloween Bundles will be available during this event in the in-game shop!
- For 495 PokéCoins, you will get three Remote Raid Passes, one Star Piece, and one Lucky Egg.
- For 725 PokéCoins, you will get 10 Premium Raid Passes, two Star Pieces, and two Lucky Eggs.
- For 1550 PokéCoins, you will get 10 Super Incubators, five Incubators, and two Incense.
Check out these bundles in the in-game shop.
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter Shuppet, Banette, or Greavard!
Ticket of Treats: Part 3 Timed Research
You’ll be able to access event-exclusive paid Timed Research as a part of the Ticket of Treats starting October 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can purchase the Ticket of Treats in the in-game shop for US$5.00. Complete the research tasks to earn two Incubators, additional encounters with Phantump, and more!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
| Task | Reward |
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| Use 2 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
3×
Poke Ball
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| Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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| Use 4 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
5×
Poke Ball
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| Catch 3 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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| Use 6 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
7×
Poke Ball
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| Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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| Use 8 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
10×
Poke Ball
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| Catch 7 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
1×
Rare Candy
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| Catch 9 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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| Catch 11 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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| Catch 13 Ghost-type Pokémon |
Phantump
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Rewards
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Phantump
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2×
Incubator
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5000×
XP
A remix of the Lavender Town music will be playing nightly during this year’s Halloween event. Turn up your in-game sound to feel like you’re taking a stroll through Lavender
Town!
During both parts of the Halloween Event, PokéStops and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday. In 2022 the Halloween map looked absolutely fantastic, and we are excited to see this return!
