Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Día de Muertos in Pokémon GO 2023 with a two-day event bursting with exclusive costumed Pokémon, extended Lure and Incense durations, double Candy rewards, and special Field Research tasks. From November 1st to 2nd, trainers can catch Cubone and Marowak adorned with cempasúchil crowns, participate in unique raids, and enjoy a festive in-game atmosphere honoring this rich cultural tradition.
You can see all the perks of the Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event below.
Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event, players can complete exclusive Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops. These tasks include making a Great Throw (rewarding a Sunkern encounter), making a Nice Curveball Throw (rewarding a Drifloon or Litwick encounter), making 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row (rewarding a Cempasúchil Crown Cubone encounter), and winning a Gym battle (rewarding an Alolan Marowak encounter). Many of these Pokémon have a chance to appear in their Shiny forms. Additionally, the event features bonuses such as double catch Candy and extended duration for Lure Modules and Incense, enhancing the overall gameplay experience during the two-day celebration.
Spinning PokéStops during the event period may net you one of the following Field Research Tasks:
- Make a great throw (Sunkern encounter)
- Make a nice curveball throw (Drifloon encounter)
- Make 3 great curveball throws in a row (Cubone [Cempasúchil Crown] encounter)
- Win a gym battle (Alolan Marowak encounter)
Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event, several Pokémon have boosted spawns in the wild, enhancing players’ chances to encounter them. Notably, Sunkern, Sableye, Roselia, Drifloon, Litwick, and the special Cempasúchil Crown Duskull will appear more frequently. Additionally, the event introduces new costumed Pokémon like Cubone and Marowak wearing Cempasúchil crowns, with these and other featured Pokémon also attracted to Incense and Lure Modules. Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can expect even higher spawn rates for these event Pokémon, making it an excellent opportunity to catch rare and themed creatures.
The following Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event:
- Cubone (Cempasúchil Crown)
- Sunkern
- Sableye
- Roselia
- Duskull (Cempasúchil Crown)
- Drifloon
- Yamask
- Litwick
- Phantump
Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event boosted Incense spawns
During the Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event, Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) was boosted to last for 90 minutes, allowing trainers to attract more event-themed Pokémon for a longer duration. This enhancement, combined with increased spawn rates of special Pokémon like Cubone and Marowak wearing cempasúchil crowns, made Incense a valuable tool for maximizing encounters during the two-day celebration. Additionally, trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean enjoyed even more frequent spawns of featured event Pokémon when using Incense, further enriching the gameplay experience during this culturally inspired event.
Using Incense will net you the Pokémon below more frequently:
- Cubone (Cempasúchil Crown)
- Sunkern
- Sunflora
- Houndour
- Sableye
- Roselia
- Duskull (Cempasúchil Crown)
- Drifloon
- Flabébé (orange)
Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event raid targets
During the Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event, raid targets include Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown in one-star raids, Azumarill, Umbreon, Hariyama, and Bombirdier in three-star raids, Darkrai in five-star raids, and Mega Banette in Mega Raids. These raids offer players a chance to encounter special and event-themed Pokémon that celebrate the Day of the Dead spirit.
These Pokémon will appear in raids during the event period:
Pokémon Go Día de Muertos 2023 event raid line-up
The Día de Muertos event in Pokémon GO in 2023 featured specific Pokémon in raids, including Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown in one-star raids. Three-star raids included Azumarill, Hariyama, Umbreon, and Bombirdier. Darkrai appeared in five-star raids, and Mega Banette was in Mega Raids.
One-star raids |
Three-star raids |
Five-star raids |
Mega raids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubone (Cempasúchil Crown) | Azumarill | Darkrai | Mega Banette |
| Umbreon | |||
| Hariyama | |||
| Bombirdier |
How will the new Pokémon debut change my Día de Muertos experience in Pokémon Go
The debut of new costumed Pokémon Cubone and Marowak wearing cempasúchil crowns in Pokémon GO’s Día de Muertos 2023 event adds a fresh and culturally rich dimension to your experience, allowing you to catch these iconic Pokémon in unique festive attire for the first time. This introduction enhances the event’s atmosphere by deepening the connection to the traditional Mexican celebration, while also expanding your collection with special encounters and themed Field Research rewards. Additionally, the event features extended Lure and Incense durations, double Catch Candy, and a variety of other Pokémon appearing more frequently, making it a prime opportunity to catch rare, shiny, and costumed Pokémon in a vibrant, festive setting.
How will the debut of cempasúchil-crowned Pokémon deepen my Día de Muertos celebration in Pokémon Go
The debut of Cubone and Marowak wearing cempasúchil crowns in Pokémon GO’s Día de Muertos 2023 event deepens your celebration by authentically honoring the holiday’s cultural roots, symbolizing the vibrant tradition of remembering loved ones with marigold flowers. These unique costumed Pokémon embody the spirit of the festival, enhancing the immersive experience as you catch, battle, and complete Field Research tasks with them, all while surrounded by event-themed bonuses like extended Lure and Incense durations and double Catch Candy. This connection to the holiday’s symbolism makes your gameplay more meaningful and festive, bridging the in-game world with the rich heritage of Día de Muertos.
