Not even the Ghostbusters will be able to save the day, when the spooky Pokémon come out to play.
It’s clear that Niantic never disappoints when it comes to The Pokémon GO Halloween event. This year, the tricks are doubled in an epic two part event guaranteed to horrify you. New Pokémon are coming, along with a new game mechanic. If you scare easy, you may want to turn on the lights.
Halloween Mischief Part 1: Creepy Companions

Psychic- and Poison- Type Pokémon are the focus during part one of this Halloween event. What better time to discover Galarian Slowking than the creepiest of holidays. What else is in store? find out below.
Date & Time
Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Event Spawns
New Costumed Pokémon makes their debut along with a new Shiny unlock, Spinarak. Look forward to the following Pokémon near you:

  • Halloween Mischief Pikachu
  • Zubat
  • Drowzee
  • Gastly
  • Spinarak
  • Misdreavus
  • Shuppet
  • Halloween Mischief Piplup
  • Stunky
  • Woobat
  • Gothita
  • Yamask

Raids

  • One-Star Raids:*Galarian Slowpoke, Murkrow, Scraggy, Yamask, Espurr
  • Three-Star Raids:*Alolan Raichu, Sableye, Banette, Halloween Mischief Driftblim
  • Five-Star Raids:*Altered Forme Giratina
  • Mega Raids:*Mega Gengar

The Misunderstood Mischief Story Continues

Something strange is happening yet again. Hoopa has brought Galarian Slowking through it’s rings. It is up to you to help Professor Willow unravel the mystery surrounding the Hexpert Pokémon. If you set Galarian Slowpoke as your buddy, and catch 30 Psychic-Type Pokémon, you might just crack the case.
Halloween Mischief Part 2: Ghoulish Pals

Ghost- Type Pokémon will come out more during this time as we near closer to Halloween. Pumpkaboo and Phantump will make their Pokémon GO debuts as well as their evolutions. Pumpkaboo can even be encountered in various sizes, akin to it’s appearances in the main series games.
Date & Time
Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The Misunderstood Mischief Story Continues
When Professor Willow encounters some Ghost- type Pokémon he is reminded that Hoopa is also part Ghost. Sounds like a great time to continue the research. A reminder that upon completion of this special research, you will gain access to a special event that may have something to do with Hoopa. You do not want to miss it.
Something New is Coming
As mentioned earlier, Phantump, Trevenant, Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist will be making their debut in Pokémon GO. Along with this, Pumpkaboo you find in the wild can be found in one of four different sizes. To help you out with this, a collection challenge will be available to get you used to the this new size mechanic.
Event Spawns
Part 2: Ghoulish Pals, will change things up, introducing some Pumpkaboo that are harder to find than others.

  • Halloween Mischief Pikachu
  • Gastly
  • Murkrow
  • Misdreavus
  • Shuppet
  • Halloween Mischief Piplup
  • Purrloin
  • Phantump
  • Small Size Pumpkaboo
  • Average Size Pumpkaboo

If you are lucky you may find:

  • Haunter
  • Yamask
  • Litwick
  • Large Size Pumpkaboo
  • Super Size Pumpkaboo

Raids

  • One-Star Raids:*Murkrow, Yamask, Galarian Yamask, Phantump, Average Size Pumpkaboo
  • Three-Star Raids:*Alolan Marowak, Banette, Halloween Mischief Drifblim, Lampent
  • Five-Star Raids:*Darkrai
  • Mega Raids:*Mega Absol

During October 30th and 31st, Mega Absol and Darkrai will be appearing more frequently.
During the entirety of the event, new avatar items will be available in the shop as well as new themed boxes to help you get the most of this spooky season. For more info, check out the Pokémon GO Blog.
See you around, Genesect!
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