Pokémon GO Halloween Event Part 2 Unveils Spooky Costumes and Gigantamax Excitement

The excitement of Pokémon GO’s annual Halloween event is here, starting with its first part on October 21, featuring the Generation 8 Pokémon Morpeko and its form-changing abilities. On October 26, players can also challenge Gigantamax versions of Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise at Power Spots. However, the festivities are far from over!

This year, Pokémon GO is treating fans to a two-part Halloween celebration. The second part kicks off on October 28 at 10 AM local time and runs until November 3 at 8 PM local time. It promises adorable new costumed Pokémon, fan-favorite returning characters, and an exciting new Gigantamax challenge.

Halloween Event Part 2: Quick Overview

- Start: October 28 at 10 AM local time

- End: November 3 at 8 PM local time

- New Costumed Pokémon: Froakie and Rowlet

- Returning Costumed Pokémon

- Gigantamax Gengar Battles

- Catching Pokémon on October 31 could yield Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL

- Boosted Shiny Rates for Umbreon and Zorua

- Timed Research Task: Focused on Spiritomb

- Increased Appearance of Dark- and Ghost-type Pokémon in raids and the wild

Adorable Costumes for Froakie and Rowlet

Continuing the delightful tradition of costumed Pokémon for Halloween, Generation 6 Water-type starter Froakie and Generation 7 Grass-type starter Rowlet will be getting new outfits. Froakie will don a whimsical witch's hat, while Rowlet will sport a charming top hat. Both can evolve into their next stages—Frogadier, Greninja, Dartrix, and Decidueye—while maintaining their spooky attire.

Additionally, several costumed Pokémon from past events will make a comeback, and some will feature enhanced Shiny rates—though specifics are yet to be revealed. For players eager to catch these costumed creatures early, a time-limited event pass is available for either $2 or $5. Both passes grant access to encounters with the new and returning costumed Pokémon, but the $5 ticket also unlocks an adorable Morpeko-themed outfit for players’ avatars.

Battle Gigantamax Gengar for a Spooktacular Challenge

The second half of the Halloween event introduces Gigantamax Gengar, the beloved Ghost-type Pokémon, which will appear at Power Spots. Trainers can join forces in groups of 10-40 to take on this formidable foe. Those who succeed in this battle will have the chance to catch Gigantamax Gengar for their own teams, ready to challenge other Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon. Like its counterparts in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon GO's Gigantamax Gengar will feature the powerful Ghost-type move G-Max Terror.

"Trick or Treat" for Candy on Halloween Day

On October 31, players can enjoy the Trick or Treat experience in Pokémon GO. Throughout the day, costumed Pokémon may hold Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when caught with a Nice Throw or better. This adds to a variety of candy-related bonuses available during the Halloween season, so players should be on the lookout!

The second segment of the 2024 Pokémon GO Halloween event launches on October 28 at 10 AM local time and concludes on November 3 at 8 PM local time. Beyond what’s already mentioned, the event will also feature enhanced Shiny rates for Umbreon and Zorua, a Timed Research task centered on Spiritomb, and an increased appearance of specific Dark- and Ghost-type Pokémon in raids and the wild.

As Halloween wraps up, Pokémon GO has plenty more in store for the last two months of 2024. Dynamax Battles will persist, with new Dynamax Pokémon likely introduced as the game transitions from spooky festivities to exciting winter celebrations. 2024 has been a thrilling year for Pokémon GO, and developer Niantic shows no signs of slowing down as we head into 2025. Just like Pokémon expanding into their Dynamax or Gigantamax forms, Pokémon GO is set to keep growing and evolving!