Get ready to enter a world of spooky surprises as Pokémon Go’s Halloween 2024 Part 1 event kicks off from October 22 to 28! This year’s celebration introduces the debut of Morpeko, a unique Pokémon that changes form mid-battle, alongside Dynamax Gastly and a host of Halloween-themed encounters, raids, and research tasks. Whether you’re a free player or ready to dive into the paid Timed Research for exclusive rewards and triple catch Candy bonuses, this event promises eerie fun and thrilling challenges for all trainers.
Elsewhere, there are two sets of paid Timed Research you can pay to unlock – “Costume Party” and “Morpeko Onesie” – the latter offering a branching story and a triple catch Candy bonus, alongside a variety of costumed Pokémon encounters which can be found in both tickets.
Meanwhile, for all players, there’s the annual return of Spiritomb in the “Spiritomb Challenge” Timed Research. All in all, there’s plenty for free and paying players to sink their teeth into!
’Halloween Part 1’ Field Research Tasks
During Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1, players can engage in a variety of event-exclusive Field Research tasks available by spinning PokéStops. These tasks include catching Ghost or Dark-type Pokémon, evolving Pokémon, winning raids, and making curveball or nice throws. Completing these tasks rewards encounters with special Pokémon such as Witch Hat Pikachu, Halloween Vulpix, Halloween Piplup, Morpeko, Spiritomb, and others. The event also introduces Morpeko’s debut and features Dynamax Gastly in Max Battles, alongside bonuses like double catch candy and increased shiny spawn rates for Umbreon and Zorua. These Field Research tasks can be collected during the event and completed afterward, providing ample opportunity to earn unique rewards and encounters throughout the Halloween celebration running from October 22 to October 28, 2024.
You will encounter the following Field Research from spinning PokéStops. Though they can only be collected during event hours, you can keep them in your quest log and complete them at any time after the event ends:
- Evolve 3 dark-type Pokemon (Sableye or Scraggy encounter)
- Evolve 3 ghost-type Pokemon (Golett or Grevard encounter)
- Win 2 Raids (Morpeko encounter)
- Win 3 Raids (Spiritomb encounter)
- Catch 10 ghost- or dark-type Pokemon (Nymble or Sandygast encounter)
- Catch 15 ghost- or dark-type Pokemon (25 Mega Energy for Absol, Banette, Gengar, Houndoom, or Sableye)
Thanks to Twitter for filling in the gaps with the above Field Research tasks.
’Halloween Part 1’ wild spawns
During the Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event, which runs from October 22 to October 28, players can expect a spooky lineup of wild spawns appearing more frequently. Key Pokémon include Zubat, Spinarak, Murkrow, Misdreavus, Shuppet, Drifloon, Purrloin, Zorua, Frillish, Litwick, and Greavard, with an increased chance to encounter shiny Zorua in the wild. Additionally, some trainers might be lucky enough to encounter rarer Pokémon like Sableye and Absol. This event also marks the debut of Morpeko, adding to the Halloween-themed excitement.
The following will spawn more frequently over the course of the event. All of these, bar Greavard, can be shiny:
- Absol (rare encounter)
- Drifloon
- Frillish (female)
- Greavard
- Litwick
- Misdreavus
- Murkrow
- Purrloin
- Sableye (rare encounter)
- Shuppet
- Spinarak
- Zorua *
- Zubat
* There is an “increased chance” of finding shiny Zorua in the wild as part of the event.
’Halloween Part 1’ raid and Max Battle line-up
The Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 raid lineup features a spooky selection of raid bosses, including Sneasel, Sableye, Yamask, and Galarian Yamask in one-star raids, with Dynamax Gastly making its debut in these Max Battles. Additionally, three-star raids include Pokémon like Umbreon and Bombirdier, with Gengar appearing in Max Raids as well. Trainers can prepare their teams with strong counters such as Fairy-type Pokémon against Mega Sableye, and Ghost- and Dark-type attackers to efficiently handle the raid bosses. This lineup offers a mix of classic and new challenges, perfect for the Halloween theme running from October 22 to 28, 2024.
The following changes to the raid schedule and Max Battle schedule will take place as part of the event:
Halloween raid line-up
The Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event runs from October 22 to October 28 and brings a spooky celebration filled with new features and bonuses. This event marks the debut of Morpeko, a unique Pokémon that changes form during battles, along with Dynamax Gastly making its game debut in Max Battles. Players can enjoy double Candy for catching Pokémon, increased chances to find Shiny Umbreon and Zorua, and special Halloween-themed decorations and music inspired by Lavender Town. New avatar items, including Halloween costumes and Morpeko onesies, will be available, and event-themed stickers can be collected. The event also features exclusive Field and Timed Research tasks, including paid Timed Research with branching narratives and catch bonuses. Additionally, the in-game map will be transformed with festive decor, and special deals will be offered in the Pokémon GO Web Store.
One-star raids |
Three-star raids |
Five-star raids |
Mega raids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneasel | Hisuian Typhlosion | Origin Forme Giratina | Mega Sableye |
| Sableye | Umbreon * | ||
| Yamask | Bombirdier | ||
| Galarian Yamask |
* There is an “increased chance” to encounter shiny Umbreon in raids as part of the event.
Halloween Max Battle line-up
One-star Dynamax |
Three-star Dynamax |
|---|---|
| Gastly * | Falinks |
| Grookey | |
| Scorbunny | |
| Sobble |
* Gastly makes its Dynamax debut as part of the event.
’Halloween Part 1’ event bonuses
During the Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event, players can enjoy several exciting bonuses from October 22 to 28. These include double Candy for catching Pokémon, with the possibility to triple Candy if players purchase the Morpeko Onesie Timed Research. There is also an increased chance for Trainers level 31 and above to receive Candy XL when catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better. Additionally, the event boosts the shiny encounter rates for Umbreon in raids and Zorua in the wild. These bonuses enhance the spooky season experience, alongside new Pokémon debuts such as Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly, and special Timed Research tasks available for purchase.
The “Halloween Part 1” event runs between Thursday, Oct. 19, to Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. local time.
As well as the above changes to spawns and Field Research, the following bonuses and changes are also in effect until the event ends:
- Double catch Candy, which can be upgraded to triple catch Candy with the purchase of “Morpeko Onesie” Timed Research.
- Increased chance of Candy XL for Nice Throws or better (for level 31 trainers and up only).
- Increased chance of finding shiny Zorua (in the wild) and shiny Umbreon (in raids – a useful way to get the dark-type Eevee evolution).
- The in-game map will have a Halloween makeover, with PokéStops adorned with pumpkins, and orange leaves coating green spaces and parks.
- New Avatar items are available in the shop, including “Halloween Finery,” a Woobat Top Hat, and two Morpeko onesies. (See the above image for how it looks in-game.)
- Music inspired by Lavender Town playing in-game throughout the event. If you prefer not to turn on your in-game audio, here’s a preview.
What spooky surprises await trainers in Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1
Trainers diving into Pokémon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 can expect a thrilling lineup of spooky surprises, including the debut of Morpeko, a unique Pokémon that changes form mid-battle, and Dynamax Gastly making its Dynamax debut in one-star Max Raids. The event features Halloween-themed wild encounters with Pokémon like Pikachu wearing a witch hat, Spiritomb, Sableye, and Galarian Yamask, alongside boosted shiny rates for Umbreon in raids and Zorua in the wild. Players can engage in special Field and Timed Research tasks focused on catching Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon, with rewards including encounters with Spiritomb and Morpeko, as well as Mega Energy for Gengar, Houndoom, Sableye, Banette, and Absol. The game world will be festively transformed with Halloween-themed decorations and a nightly remix of Lavender Town music to enhance the eerie atmosphere. Additional bonuses include double Candy for catches, with a chance to triple Candy through a paid Timed Research ticket, and increased chances to earn Candy XL for high-quality throws for trainers level 31 and above. This rich mix of new Pokémon, spooky encounters, raids, research, and thematic ambiance makes Halloween 2024 Part 1 a must-play event for all Pokémon Go trainers.
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Fresh Story and Characters: The film features an entirely new cast of characters and a fresh storyline, offering a unique cinematic experience while staying true to the spirit of the original game.
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Love Letter to Horror: The movie is a love letter to horror, honoring the spirit of the game with fresh characters and victims in a brand new story loaded with twists.
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Multiple Horror Sub-Genres: The film pays tribute to various forms of teen horror, blending elements reminiscent of Cabin in the Woods and Groundhog Day, exploring a wide array of horror sub-genres, including zombies, found footage, monstrous beings, and ghosts. The movie combines a slasher movie with a supernatural monster movie.
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Incorporation of Gameplay Elements: A thrilling element of game play will factor into the movie. The characters don’t only face the threat of death but also receive ominous premonitions regarding their possible destinies, along with opportunities to retry and outsmart the masked villains.
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Homage to the Game: The movie intends to honor the original game’s essence while presenting an entirely new narrative and characters. The director, David F. Sandberg, is a fan of the game and has selected elements that are the most important to the fans and paid homage to it in the right way.
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Peter Stormare: Peter Stormare reprises his role as Dr. Hill from the game. The trailer features Peter Stormare, who embodies the classic horror trope of a cryptic gas station attendant, warning the teenagers against venturing into the woods.
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Villains: The villains in the trailer are familiar and resemble a specific character from the game. The presence of the wendigo, the main villain of the games, makes a direct reference to Hannah.
