Pokémon GO Halloween 2026: part one

Pokémon GO Halloween 2026, part one the event takes place from From October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 1 at 10:00 a.m. local timebringing three new costumed Pokémon: Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow!

Expect spooky wild encounters, costume raids, and surprises that can reward Pokémon and Candy encounters. A new Halloween GO Pass is also coming, with Candy and Stardust capture bonuses unlocked as you rank up. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

Dates and bonuses

Important dates

• Halloween 2026 Part One runs from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Halloween 2026 GO Pass progression runs from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• GO Pass rewards expire on November 7 at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Beginnings Costume

The following costumed Pokémon will debut during the event:

The new costumes are based on adorable Halloween-themed plush toys available at the Pokémon Center, so cute!

Where to find the new Pokémon costume:

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild:

If you’re lucky, you might even encounter the following:

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in One-Star Raids during the first part of Halloween 2026, starting October 27 at 10:00 a.m. local time:

One-star raids

Charity please!

During the Halloween Part 1 event, you may discover spooky surprises left by mischievous Pokémon in the wild.

Pressing it can earn you encounters with event-themed Pokémon, Pikachu Candies, Zubat Candies, Sinistea Candies, or Rare Candies, if you’re lucky.

Field research

Field research tasks on the theme of the event will be available. Complete field research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

GO Pass: Halloween 2026

From Tuesday October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday November 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Halloween 2026 will be available in Pokémon GO.

GO Pass Leaderboards and Rewards

Complete Pass tasks to upgrade your GO Pass and earn the following rewards: encounters with event-themed Pokémon, candy for event-themed Pokémon, rare candies, Ultra Balls, and more.

Reach major milestones in your GO Pass event to unlock the following bonuses:

GO Pass Deluxe Leaderboards and Rewards

For US$7.99Trainers can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of GO Pass that offers enhanced rewards and faster progression.

For US$9.99Trainers can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks to automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 11.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards: additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon, a Pastry Chef Top, Pastry Chef Pants, Rare XL Candies, Premium Battle Passes, and more.

Reach major milestones in your GO Pass Deluxe event to unlock the following bonuses:

Halloween music and decoration

Lavender Town Music

A remix of Lavender Town music will be played each night during this year’s Halloween event. Turn up the game volume to feel like you’re walking through Lavender Town instead of your hometown!

Halloween Decor

During both parts of the Halloween event, Pokémon encounters, PokéStops, and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday.

Shop

New avatar items

The following avatar items will be available for purchase from the in-game store during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends:

• Gothic skirt set
• Gothic shorts set
• Gothic socks
• Gothic boots

Stickers

You will be able to obtain event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening gifts, and purchasing them in the in-game store.

GO Pass Deluxe – Online Store Exclusives

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween 2026 on the Pokémon GO online store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, a Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween 2026 + 10 Ranks will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions as gifts with purchase.

Or stock up on essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween 2026 + 10 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battle Passes as a gift with purchase.