Celebrate the rich traditions of Día de Muertos in Pokémon GO this year! Dive into a world where ancient Aztec beliefs blend with the vibrant world of Pokémon. As Mexico and many parts of the Americas honor and remember loved ones during this special holiday, Pokémon GO is joining in the festivities with exclusive offerings that fans won’t want to miss.
Prepare to be enchanted by Cubone and Marowak donning cempasúchil crowns, enjoy exciting bonuses, and make the most of enhanced Incenses and Lure Modules.
Our comprehensive guide to the Día de Muertos Pokémon GO 2023 event is your ticket to all the action. Discover special Pokémon encounters, exclusive raid battles, and more. So, trainers, are you ready to immerse yourself in the Día de Muertos Pokémon GO magic? Let’s explore what’s in store!
Pokémon GO Día de Muertos 2023
In an ancient Aztec tradition, it was said that the spirits of our loved ones never go away but simply travel to a different world, and during a special time each year, they would return to our world.
Ever since, people that celebrate Día de Muertos get ready for this occasion, setting the table with the favorite dishes of their ancestors, covering the streets with petals of the cempasúchil flower, and lighting candles and incense to enjoy a joyful celebration full of colors, music, flowers, and flavors.
Date & Time
| Starts | Ends |
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| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM local time |
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 8:00 PM local time |
Bonuses ⭐
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Lure Modules activated during the event will last for 90 minutes.
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2× Catch Candy.
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Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for 90 minutes
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Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to additional Candy for transferring Pokémon.
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Cubone and Marowak wearing wearing a cempasúchil crown debut
Costume Cubone and Marowak Debut
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
| Cubone | Marowak |
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You can use 50 Cubone Candy to evolve Cubone into Marowak. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Pokémon Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
If you are lucky, you may encounter the following:
Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to featured event Pokémon appearing even more often in the wild.
Incense and Lure Pokémon Encounters
The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense and Lure Modules.
If you are lucky, you may encounter the following:
Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to even more encounters with featured event Pokémon when using Incense and Lure Modules.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter by completing Field Research tasks.
| Task Text | Reward |
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| Make a Great Throw |
Sunkern
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| Make a Nice Curveball Throw | |
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a Row |
Cubone
Wearing a cempasúchil crown
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| Win a Gym Battle |
Marowak (Alola)
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Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Five-Star Raids
Mega Raids
You can dress for the occasion with the return of the Día de Muertos avatar item! This item will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends.
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
