The Halloween season has arrived in Pokémon GO with a two-part celebration featuring new costumed Pokémon, spooky wild encounters, special research rewards, and the return of the Halloween-themed atmosphere.
Halloween 2026 also introduces a new GO Pass with rewards for free and paid players
The event is split into two parts. Part I runs from October 27 to November 1, while Part II continues from November 1 to November 5, 2026.
The second half brings the debut of Shiny Greavard and a new Mega Evolution progression milestone for Mega Sableye. Pokémon GO+1
Here is everything you need to know about the Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 event, including the schedule, new Pokémon, wild encounters, raids, research, bonuses, and the rewards worth prioritising.
Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Event Schedule
Halloween 2026 Part I: October 27 – November 1, 2026
The first part introduces costumed Pikachu, Zubat, and Sinistea, alongside special wild encounters, one-star raids, Timed Research, and the Halloween GO Pass.
Halloween 2026 Part II: November 1 – November 5, 2026
The second part introduces Shiny Greavard, features more spooky Pokémon encounters, and unlocks the Super Max Mega Level for Mega Sableye.
All event times are based on local time.
Part I ends at 10:00 a.m. on November 1, and Part II ends at 8:00 p.m. on November 5.
The Halloween GO Pass remains available until November 5 at 8:00 p.m.
New Pokémon and Shiny Pokémon
Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet: This costumed Pikachu debuts in Part I and returns in one-star raids during Part II. Its Shiny version is available, so it is worth checking every encounter.
Zubat wearing a top hat – The costumed Zubat appears in Part I wild encounters and can also be obtained through event-themed Field Research. Its Shiny version is available.
Sinistea wearing a bow – Sinistea makes its costumed debut during Part I and appears in one-star raids throughout both parts. You can also encounter it through research, with a chance of finding its Shiny form.
Shiny Greavard – Starting November 1, Greavard’s Shiny form makes its Pokémon GO debut. Look for Greavard in the wild or through GO Pass and Field Research encounters during Part II.
The three costumed Pokémon debut in Part I, and all three have a chance to appear in their Shiny forms. Shiny Greavard is the top addition for Part II. Shiny encounters are not guaranteed, though.
Wild Pokémon Encounters
Both parts of the Halloween event feature themed wild encounters, although the featured Pokémon change as the celebration progresses.
Part I wild spawns
During Part I, keep an eye out for Zubat wearing a top hat, Duskull, Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume, and other event-themed Pokémon.
Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume may also appear.
The new costumed Pokémon are the main collectibles to target, especially if you want to complete your costume collection or hunt for Shiny variants. Pokémon GO
Part II wild spawns
Part II features Greavard, Litwick, Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume, and other event-themed Pokémon.
Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume may also appear.
Prioritise Greavard encounters if your main goal is to find its newly released Shiny form.
Since wild encounters are random, you will need to check multiple Greavard throughout the event. Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Raids
The confirmed one-star raid lineup for both parts includes the following Pokémon:
- Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet – Available in one-star raids. This is an opportunity to collect the new costume and hunt for its Shiny form.
- Sinistea wearing a bow – Also available in one-star raids
These are the one-star raids confirmed in the official event announcements.
Halloween 2026 Timed Research
Free Timed Research is available during both parts of the event.
The research tasks are automatically completed for all Trainers, so the key step is to open the research screen and claim the rewards before the relevant deadline.
| Event | Confirmed rewards | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 6 Rare Candies and an encounter with costumed Pikachu | November 1, 10:00 a.m. |
| Part II | 6 Rare Candies and an encounter with costumed Sinistea | November 5, 8:00 p.m. |
Note: All times are local.
Do not confuse the research deadline with the end of the overall Halloween celebration.
Part I research expires when Part I ends, even though the GO Pass continues. Part II research has its own deadline.
Field Research rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks are also available by spinning PokéStops. Completing these tasks can reward encounters with Halloween-themed Pokémon.
During Part I, the available task rewards include encounters with costumed Zubat, Sinistea, Pikachu, Noibat, Misdreavus, Duskull, and Average Pumpkaboo, depending on the task.
During Part II, event-themed Field Research can also provide Greavard encounters, which are useful for the Shiny hunt.
Halloween GO Pass 2026: Rewards and Bonuses
The Halloween GO Pass is one of the most important parts of this year’s event. It is available from October 27 to November 5, 2026, and allows you to earn rewards by collecting GO Points and increasing your rank.
Free GO Pass vs GO Pass Deluxe
| Feature | Free GO Pass | GO Pass Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Free | Paid upgrade |
| Event Pokémon encounters | Yes | Additional encounters |
| Pokémon Candy | Yes | Yes |
| Rare Candy | Yes | Yes |
| Rare Candy XL | Not listed among Deluxe-exclusive rewards | Yes |
| Premium Battle Passes | Not listed among Deluxe-exclusive rewards | Yes |
| Exclusive avatar clothing | No | Patissier Top and Patissier Pants |
The GO Pass Deluxe costs US$7.99, while the Deluxe + 10 Ranks option costs US$9.99.
Prices may vary by region. Both paid options provide access to the free track’s rewards as well as Deluxe rewards.
GO Pass milestone bonuses
- Rank 10 – Catch Candy(Free track: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon, Deluxe: 3× Candy for catching Pokémon)
- Rank 20 – Catch Stardust (Free track: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon, Deluxe: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon)
These bonuses unlock when you reach the corresponding GO Pass milestones.
When do GO Pass rewards expire?
The GO Pass ends on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time, but the rewards you unlock remain claimable until November 7 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Make sure you collect everything before that final deadline.
Mega Sableye Super Max Level
Halloween Part II introduces the Super Max Mega Level for Mega Sableye.
This is a major addition if you have invested in powering up your Sableye.
To unlock Super Max, you must first raise Sableye’s Mega Level to Max, the third level.
You must then spend Mega Energy to power it up further; simply Mega Evolving it is not enough.
At Super Max, Mega Sableye gains access to the additional Charged Attack Night Shade+ while Mega Evolved.
The attack has 55 power in Trainer Battles and 160 power in Raid Battles, with its power increasing alongside Mega Level.
If you already have a high-level Sableye and sufficient Mega Energy, Part II is a good opportunity to work toward this new milestone.
Trick-or-Treat Wild Surprises
Halloween 2026 adds a special interaction to wild exploration. During Part I, you may find spooky surprises left behind by mischievous Pokémon.
Tap these surprises to potentially receive event-themed Pokémon encounters, Pikachu Candy, Zubat Candy, Sinistea Candy, or Rare Candy.
The rewards are random, so not every surprise will give you the same item. Pokémon GO
This is worth checking while hunting for the new costumed Pokémon. It adds another way to collect Candy and encounter event-themed Pokémon without relying entirely on raids.
Halloween Cosmetics, Stickers, and Music
The Halloween celebration also includes several cosmetic additions.
The Gothic Skirt Set, Gothic Shorts Set, Gothic Socks, and Gothic Boots are available for purchase in the in-game shop and remain available after the event ends.
Halloween-themed stickers can be obtained by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them from the shop. PokéStops and Gyms also receive seasonal decorations.
A remix of the Lavender Town music plays nightly during the Halloween event, providing a nostalgic soundtrack for the celebration. Pokémon GO.
