By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion |
Happy Halloween Trainers!
The Halloween season has taken over Pokémon GO in full swing, with events, costume Pokémon, and big battles waiting around every corner. Trainers in Bristol and all over the world, are in for a jam-packed week filled with exciting new encounters, challenges, and special bonuses in the Max Out season.
Here’s everything happening from through Nov. 3.
Halloween Event Part One: New Pokémon and Costume Surprises
The Halloween season starts strong with Part One of the event, featuring Morpeko’s highly anticipated debut, along with a Dynamax Gastly and Halloween-themed Rowlet and Froakie.
These costume-wearing Pokémon bring Halloween spirit to every encounter, making this week ideal for filling up your Pokédex with rare variants and getting into the Halloween mood.
Dynamax Gastly is also a special addition, with an opportunity to test your battle skills against this super-sized foe.
Halloween Part Two: More Costumes and Gigantamax Gengar Debut
As Halloween approaches, the game kicks it up a notch with Part Two of the event. Starting on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m., Gigantamax Gengar enters the fray in six-star Max Battles, marking its Pokémon GO debut.
This formidable Ghost-type is a rare find and a serious test for trainers. Plus, even more Halloween-costume Pokémon will fill the wild, offering a broader array of themed Pokémon than ever before.
You’ll want to be out and exploring to catch these unique encounters through Nov. 3. There will be a meet up for this raid at Rockwell Park Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11 am.
GO Battle League Season 20 – Battle for Glory and Rewards
The GO Battle League “Max Out” Season is underway, and it’s ideal for both seasoned trainers and those new to the competitive side of Pokémon GO.
The Halloween Cup: Great League Edition which wrapped up on Oct. 29, leads into a week with the Great League, Ultra League, and Master League—offering four times the usual Stardust for wins! Rewards include end-of-season bonuses and a reset in rankings, making now the perfect time to jump into the League or make your way back up the ranks.
Special Raids and Mega Raids Featuring Mega Banette
If you’ve got your sights set on Mega Pokémon, Mega Banette will be available through Nov. 4 in Mega Raids. These Halloween-themed raids are a perfect way to challenge yourself and add rare Pokémon to your roster.
Shadow Raids: Shiny Shadow Suicune Awaits
For those trainers looking for a real thrill, Shadow Raids featuring the elusive Shadow Suicune will be held throughout the week. Suicune appears in one-star, three-star, and, on weekends, five-star Shadow Raids. As a bonus, lucky trainers may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Suicune—an incredibly rare find that makes every raid worth a try!
Season of Max Out: Exclusive Bonuses and Special Research
Throughout the Max Out season, trainers can enjoy increased rewards for daily actions. XP and Stardust are boosted for seven-day PokéStop spins and catch streaks, as well as friendship-level ups.
The “Galar Calling” Special Research story, with its branching paths, allows trainers to connect with their chosen partner Pokémon. Depending on which Pokémon you select, you’ll even see special visuals in your Postcard Book—a nice touch that brings more personality to your adventure.
For those looking to level up, each research task during this season can lead to encounters with rare Pokémon like Galarian Weezing, Excadrill, Scraggy, and Jangmo-o. From city streets to deep forests, Pokémon GO has transformed this season into a massive opportunity to catch, battle, and earn rewards.
Catch New Wild Spawns and Egg Hatch Exclusives
With the new season, various biomes feature unique Pokémon in the wild. Whether you’re exploring Bristol’s urban spaces, heading out to forest trails or visiting mountain and beach areas, new seasonal Pokémon are everywhere.
The egg pool also offers new hatches, with Pokémon like Druddigon, Larvesta, Phantump and Charcadet popping up from Adventure Sync rewards and regular eggs. Be sure to check each day for what’s around, as seasonal, and location-based spawns shift regularly!
Route Rewards and Exclusive Hemisphere Encounters
Players in the Northern Hemisphere will encounter Pokémon such as Hisuian Qwilfish, Chikorita, and Deerling (Autumn), while Southern Hemisphere trainers will find Snivy, Oshawott, and Deerling (Spring). Route Rewards are also available this season with special 7 km eggs that have a chance to hatch unique Pokémon such as Hisuian Growlithe, White Stripe Basculin, and Deino.
This Halloween week promises a little bit of everything—epic battles, exclusive Pokémon, and rewarding encounters. Make the most of this season, trainers! With your best Pokémon ready to go, there’s no limit to what you might discover out in the wild. Have fun, stay safe, and happy Halloween!
For the raids, here are Pokémon and the times for each listed below, along with their locations:
Times
- Mega Banette, ends Nov. 4
- Darkrai, ends Nov. 4
Locations
- Federal Hill Green, 33 Queen St.
- Page Park, 651 King St.
- Rockwell Park, 238 Jacobs St.
As always, Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is the perfect chance to get out there and catch yourself a Legendary Pokémon.
Happy Halloween hunting, trainers!