Get ready, Trainers! The 2024 Spiritomb Challenge in Pokémon Go is back just in time for Halloween, offering a thrilling timed research quest packed with spooky tasks all themed around the mysterious number 108. From catching 108 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon to mastering 108 Nice and Curveball Throws, this event is your best shot yet to encounter and possibly snag a shiny Spiritomb-one of the game’s most elusive Dark/Ghost-type Pokémon. Whether you tackle the quest or explore alternative methods during the event running from October 22 to November 8, 2024, the Spiritomb Challenge promises an eerie adventure you won’t want to miss.
Alongside the time-limited research, there are also other ways to catch Spiritomb this year in Pokémon Go. This means you can side step this quest entirely, or ideally, encounter more than one to increase your chances of getting a shiny Spiritomb.
’Spiritomb Challenge’ Timed Research quest steps
The “Spiritomb Challenge” Timed Research quest in Pokémon Go for Halloween 2024 requires players to complete several tasks themed around the number 108. From October 22 to November 8, 2024, trainers must catch 108 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon to encounter Morpeko, make 108 Nice Throws to encounter a female Frillish, make 108 Curveball Throws for a male Frillish encounter, collect 1,080 Max Particles to meet Gastly, and use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon, which leads to a Sableye encounter. Completing all these tasks rewards players with an encounter with Spiritomb, along with 1,080 Stardust and 1,080 XP. This timed research is a key opportunity to catch Spiritomb during the Halloween event, as it is not commonly found outside such special quests.
You have between Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. local time until Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. local time to complete the following Timed Research quest steps:
- Catch 108 ghost- or dark-type Pokémon (Morpeko encounter)
- Make 108 Nice Throws (Frillish female encounter)
- Make 108 Curveball Throws (Frillish male encounter)
- Collect 1,080 Max Particles (Gastly encounter)
- Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon (Sableye encounter)
Rewards: Spiritomb encounter, 1,080 Stardust, 1,080 XP
How to get Spiritomb during the Halloween 2024 event
During the Halloween 2024 event in Pokémon Go, you can get Spiritomb by completing the free “Spiritomb Challenge” Timed Research, available from October 22 at 10 a.m. local time until November 8 at 8 p.m. local time. The quest involves tasks themed around the number 108, including catching 108 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon, making 108 Nice Throws and 108 Curveball Throws, collecting 1,080 Max Particles, and using 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon. Completing all these tasks rewards you with a Spiritomb encounter, along with 1,080 Stardust and 1,080 XP. Additionally, Spiritomb can be encountered through the paid “Morpeko Onesie” Timed Research and by completing the Field Research task “Win 3 Raids,” offering multiple chances to catch this elusive Pokémon during the event.
Spiritomb is one of the more challenging Pokémon to get a shiny of, as it usually only appears once a year during the annual Halloween event.
However, 2024 is one of the rare occasions where you can catch Spiritomb from a variety of sources. These are:
- “Spiritbomb Challenge” Timed Research (see steps above)
- “Morpeko Onesie” paid Timed Research rewards (two encounters)
- Field Research (“Win 3 Raids”)
How can I maximize my chances of catching Spiritomb this Halloween
To maximize your chances of catching Spiritomb this Halloween in Pokémon Go, focus on completing the “Spiritomb Challenge” Timed Research quest available from October 22 to November 8, 2024. This quest involves tasks themed around the number 108, such as catching 108 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon, making 108 Nice and Curveball Throws, collecting 1,080 Max Particles, and using 108 Berries to aid captures. Completing these tasks rewards you with an encounter with Spiritomb.
Additionally, you can increase your odds by taking advantage of multiple Spiritomb encounters available through different sources during the event: the free Timed Research, a paid “Morpeko Onesie” Timed Research with two Spiritomb encounters, and Field Research tasks that reward Spiritomb for winning three raids. Farming Spiritomb from these varied sources boosts your chances of finding a shiny variant, which has about a 1 in 64 chance after completing the research.
Other tips include playing during in-game night time to increase Ghost-type spawns, using Incense to attract more Pokémon, and feeding berries liberally to improve catch rates and progress berry-use tasks faster. Since Spiritomb is not found in the wild or raids outside this event, focusing on these research tasks and encounters is essential to maximize your catch opportunities.
How can I increase my chances of finding a shiny Spiritomb this Halloween
To increase your chances of finding a shiny Spiritomb this Halloween in Pokémon Go, the key is to maximize the number of Spiritomb encounters you get during the event, as the shiny rate is about 1 in 64 encounters. Here are the best strategies:
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Complete the “Spiritomb Challenge” Timed Research quest running from October 22 to November 8, 2024. This quest rewards a Spiritomb encounter upon completion.
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Participate in the paid “Morpeko Onesie” Timed Research, which offers two additional Spiritomb encounters.
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Farm Spiritomb through Field Research tasks that reward Spiritomb encounters for winning three raids.
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By obtaining Spiritomb from multiple sources, you increase your total encounters and thus your chances of encountering the shiny variant.
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Use in-game items like Lure Modules and Incense to boost spawn rates and attract more Pokémon, potentially speeding up task completion and encounters.
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Take advantage of favorable weather conditions that boost Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon spawns to encounter more relevant Pokémon for the quest.
Since Spiritomb only appears during this limited-time event and only through research tasks or specific encounters, focusing on completing all available research and farming Spiritomb encounters is the most effective way to improve your odds of finding a shiny Spiritomb this Halloween.
