Halloween is almost here and you know what that means: Pokémon Go's annual Halloween event is back. Get ready to catch tons of spooky Pokémon, battle new and returning favorites in raids, and earn tons of extra candy this October!
What is the Halloween 2022 event in Pokémon Go?
One of the biggest events in Pokémon Go is the annual Halloween celebrations. Each year, players are given the chance to catch new and returning favorite Ghost and Dark type Pokémon while earning tons of bonus candy. This year will see the first Mega Banette raids, the debut of Shiny Noibat and Galarian Yamask, and the return of both formes of Giratina. The event also features Special Research, paid Timed Research, and more. You're going to want to stock up on items to make the most of this fan favorite event, so check out our best Pokémon Go accessories so you can be the very best like no one ever was!
When is the Halloween 2022 event in Pokémon Go?
The Halloween 2022 event runs from Thursday, October 20 through Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
* Pokémon with the potential to be Shiny are indicated with an asterisk.
Wild Pokémon
During the event, players can encounter the following Pokémon more often in the wild:
- Zubat*
- Gastly*
- Haunter
- Spinarak*
- Murkrow*
- Misdreavus*
- Sableye*
- Shuppet*
- Dusclops
- Absol*
- Drifloon*
- Yamask*
- Golett
- Phantump
- Pumpkaboo
Additionally, the following Pokémon can be encountered during part two which runs from Thursday, October 27 through Tuesday November 1:
- Halloween Mischief costume Pikachu*
- Spooky Festival costume Vulpix*
- Zubat*
- Haunter
- Spinarak*
- Murkrow*
- Misdreavus*
- Sableye*
- Shuppet*
- Dusclops
- Halloween Mischief costume Piplup*
- Yamask*
- Golett
- Phantump
- Spooky Festival costume Pumpkaboo*
Eggs
During the event, 7KM eggs collected from gifts can hatch the following Pokémon:
- Yamask*
- Galarian Yamask*
- Phantump
- Golett
- Noibat*
Raids
During the event, players can challenge the following Pokémon in raids:
- Sableye* (one star)
- Purrloin (one star)
- Yamask* (one star)
- Galarian Yamask* (one star)
- Phantump (one star)
- Gengar* (three star)
- Spooky Festival costume Gengar* (three star)
- Umbreon (three star)
- Drifblim (three star)
- Halloween Mischief costume Drifblim (three star)
- Drapion (three star)
- Giratina (Altered) (five star)
- Giratina (Origin) (five star)
- Mega Banette (Mega)
Field Research
During the event, players can spin PokéStops and gyms to collect the following event exclusive Field Research tasks:
- Catch five Ghost type Pokémon for a Shuppet* encounter
- Catch ten Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch 25 Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Spin five PokéStops or gyms for 20 Gengar Mega Energy
- Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms for 20 Absol Mega Energy
- Walk 2KM for a costumed Pikachu* encounter
- Walk 2KM for a costumed Vulpix* encounter
- Walk 2KM for a costumed Piplup* encounter
- Walk 5KM for a Phantump encounter
Timed Research
During the event, players can purchase two different Timed Research lines.
The first Timed Research line can be purchased for $1USD or local equivalent and rewards players with encounters with Yamask and Galarian Yamask. The second Timed Research line can be purchased for $5USD or local equivalent and rewards players with increased Candy bonuses, and an avatar pose.
Yamask page one
- Catch one Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch five Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch ten Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch 15 Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch 20 Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch 25 Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Catch 30 Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
Completion Rewards: Yamask* encounter
Yamask page two
- Catch one Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Catch five Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Catch ten Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Catch 15 Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Catch 20 Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Catch 25 Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
- Catch 30 Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask* encounter
Completion Rewards: Galarian Yamask* encounter
Halloween page one
- Walk 2KM for a Spinarak encounter
- Catch ten Pokémon for a Joltik encounter
- Catch seven Ghost type Pokémon for a Dewpider encounter
Completion Rewards: Ariados encounter, Incense
Halloween page two
- Walk 2KM for a Zubat encounter
- Transfer ten Pokémon for a Woobat encounter
- Catch ten Ghost type Pokémon for a Gligar encounter
Completion Rewards: Golbat encounter, Incubator
Halloween page three
- Walk 2KM for a Purrloin encounter
- Send seven gifts to friends for a Litten encounter
- Catch ten Ghost type Pokémon for a Sneasel encounter
Completion Rewards: Umbreon encounter, Incubator
Halloween page four
- Hatch an egg for a Yamask encounter
- Make nine Curveball Throws for a Duskull encounter
- Catch 13 Ghost type Pokémon for a Galarian Yamask encounter
Completion Rewards: Spiritomb encounter, Lantern avatar pose
Special Research
During the event, players can complete a Special Research line to learn more about Yamask and Galarian Yamask.
Mysterious Masks page one
- Catch 40 Ghost type for 1313 Stardust
- Make nine Curveball Throws for a Yamask* encounter
- Make 49 Nice Throws for nine Ultra Balls
Completion Rewards: Galarian Yamask* encounter, 4900 XP, 490 Stardust
Mysterious Masks page two
- Catch 40 Ghost type Pokémon for 1313 Stardust
- Earn nine hearts with your Buddy Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Send 13 gifts to friends for 40 Great Balls
Completion Rewards: Galarian Yamask* encounter, 4900 XP, 490 Stardust
Mysterious Masks page three
- Catch 40 Ghost type Pokémon for 1313 Stardust
- Catch nine different species of Ghost type Pokémon for a Yamask* encounter
- Use 49 berries to help catch Pokémon for 49 Poké Balls
Completion Rewards: Galarian Yamask* encounter, 4900 XP, 490 Stardust
Mysterious Masks page four
- Autocompleted for 49 XP
- Autocompleted for 490 XP
- Autocompleted for 4900 XP
Completion Rewards: Galarian Yamask* encounter, 49 Yamask candy, 490 Stardust
Additional bonuses
During the event, players can enjoy the following additional bonuses:
- Event exclusive move Shadow Force for Giratina (Altered)
- Double Catch Candy
- Double Hatch Candy
- Double Transfer Candy
- Guaranteed XL Candy walking with Buddy Pokémon for level 31+
- Spooky Pose update
- Halloween décor at PokéStops and gyms
- Halloween themed avatar items in the PokéShop
- Event bundles in the PokéShop
- Lavender Town theme music in game
Don't miss the Halloween 2022 event in Pokémon Go!
Between Mega Banette's debut, the return of Giratina, or simply all the bonus candy, the Halloween 2022 event isn't one you'll want to skip out on. Be sure to check out the rest of our Pokémon Go guides so you can be the very best like no one ever was!
