Pokémon GO October 2023 events schedule is here! September marks the second month of Pokémon GO Season 12: Adventures Abound! Adventures Abound lasts from September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. until December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
GO Battle League Season 16 (Adventures Abound) also runs alongside the Season of Adventure Abound, bringing a huge amount of GBL updates, new GBL Cups, new moves for select Pokémon, and new rank up rewards.
Shiny Shadow Moltres will also be available from Shadow Raids during October.
Pokémon GO October 2023 Events
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Out to Play September 27, 2023 10:00am to October 2, 8:00pm local time |
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Detective Pikachu Returns October 5, 2023 10:00am to October 9, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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GO Battle Weekend: Geeta October 7, 2023 12:00am to October 8, 11:59pm local time |
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Harvest Festival October 12, 2023 10:00am to October 17, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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Timburr Community Day October 15, 2023, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Skorupi Incense Day October 21, 2023, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part 1 October 19, 2023 from 10:00am to October 26, 2023, 10:00am local time |
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Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part 2 October 26, 2023 at 10:00am to October 31, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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Team GO Rocket Takeover October 26, 2023 at 10:00am to October 31, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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Masterball Special Research |
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Ticket of Treats Timed Research Ticket |
Raids
Five Star Raids
During October Entei, Suicune, Raikou, Guzzlord and Darkrai will be available during different time periods.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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| From September 23 to October 6 Entei, Suicune, and Raikou will appear in five-star raids, and they can be shiny. | |
Guzzlord
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From October 6 to October 20 Guzzlord will appear in five-star raids, and they can be shiny for the first time! |
Darkrai
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From October 20 to November 3 Darkrai will appear in five-star raids, and they can be shiny. |
Mega Raids
During October Mega Gardevoir, Mega Gengar and Mega Banette raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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Gardevoir (Mega)
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From September 16 to October 6 Mega Gardevoir will appear in Mega Raids. |
Gengar (Mega)
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From October 6 to October 20 Mega Gengar will appear in Mega Raids. |
Banette (Mega)
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From October 20 to November 6 Mega Banette will appear 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:
| Featured Boss | Date |
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| October 4, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time | |
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Guzzlord
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October 11, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Guzzlord
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October 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Darkrai
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October 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Shiny Shadow Moltres Raids
One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays unless otherwise noted. Also, Shadow Moltres will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during weekends in October, and it will be able to be Shiny for the first time in Pokémon GO!
Moltres (Shadow)
Read our full guide here: Shadow Moltres Raid Guide
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 October:
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus |
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| October 3, 2023 |
Slowpoke
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2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
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| October 10, 2023 |
Shroomish
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon
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| October 17, 2023 |
Pumpkaboo
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
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| October 24, 2023 |
Phantump
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2× XP for catching Pokémon
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| October 31, 2023 |
Yamask
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2× Candy for catching Pokémon
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Research Breakthrough
- From September 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to December 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7)
- Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Sableye, Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Furfrou, Bagon, and Goomy.
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards (October 2023).
PokéStop Showcases
The following PokéStop showcases will take place during October. Note: This has been updated to reflect changes stated by NianticHelp on 16/10/2023.
| Date and Time | Showcase |
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| September 30 – October 2 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 5 – October 9 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 12 – October 13 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 15 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 16 – October 17 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 20 – October 22 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 23 – October 25 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 26 – October 28 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 29 – October 31 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
Events Overview
Out to Play Event
The Out to Play event occurs September 27, 2023 from 10:00am to October 2, 2023, 8:00pm local time.
GO Battle Weekend
GO Battle Weekend: Geeta occurs from October 7, 2023 from 12:00am to October 8, 2023, 11:59pm local time.
Detective Pikachu Returns
Detective Pikachu Returns with a new event from Thursday October 5, 2023 8:00am local time, until Monday October 9, 2023 8:00pm local time.
Timburr Community Day
Timburr Community Day will take place on October 15, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time.
Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival Event occurs from October 12, 2023 from 10:00am to October 17, 2023, 8:00pm local time, with Paldean Pokémon Smoliv making their debut!
Skorupi Incense Day
Skorupi Incense Day occurs on October 21, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time. Bug and Poison types will spawn on incense, and Skorupi will have an increased chance of being shiny!
Pokémon GO Halloween Part One
The Pokémon GO Halloween Event Part One occurs from October 19, 2023 from 10:00am to October 31, 2023, 8:00pm local time. Greavard debuts in Pokémon GO, and shiny Phantump is released.
Halloween Event Part Two
The Halloween 2023: Part Two event occurs from October 26, 2023 from 10:00am to October 31, 2023, 8:00pm local time. Shiny Zorua debuts, along with new costumes for Pikachu and Gengar!
Team GO Rocket Takeover
The Team GO Rocket Takeover event occurs from October 26, 2023 from 10:00am to October 31, 2023, 8:00pm local time. Shadow Lugia is in raids, and can be shiny for the first time, and you need to save Shadow Regigigas from Giovanni!
Masterball Special Research
Embark on the path to mastery, Trainers. A Timed Investigation is a lengthy series of challenges available during a set period of time. Seeing this journey through will offer some of the rarest rewards you can obtain in Pokémon GO.
Timed Investigation: Master Ball will be available throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound. Complete the Timed Investigation by Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time to receive the very best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance—the Master Ball.
When used, it will catch any Pokémon you encounter in Pokémon GO without fail, whether it be in the wild, through Lure Modules, after Raid Battles, or while using your Daily Adventure Incense.
- For Trainers who are unable to complete Timed Investigation: Master Ball by November 21, 2023, a Special Research ticket that awards a Master Ball will be available to purchase.
Ticket of Treats
Starting in October, trainers would be able to purchase the brand new ‘Ticket of Treats’ which grants spooky Halloween themed Timed Research throughout the whole month! With the ticket, every Thursday a new Timed Research will be unlocked, giving you until the end of October to complete them all. Each research comes with Premium Items, event-themed encounters, and more!
The ticket will be available to purchase until October 29, 2023 11:59pm local time, and must be completed and claimed by October 31, 2023, 11:59pm local time.
