Starts
Tuesday, October 27, 2026,
at
10:00 AM
Local Time
Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026,
at
10:00 AM
Local Time
Pokémon GO’s Halloween 2026 Part One event runs from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time, bringing three new costume Pokémon: Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow!
Expect spooky wild encounters, costume raids, and trick-or-treat surprises that can reward Pokémon encounters and Candy. A new Halloween GO Pass also arrives, with catch Candy and Stardust 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
Costume Pokémon Debut
The following Costume Pokémon will make their debut during the event:
The new costumes are based on adorable Halloween themed plushies available from the Pokémon Center, so cute!
Where to find the new costume Pokémon:
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in one-star raids during Halloween 2026 Part One, starting October 27 at 10:00 a.m. local time:
One-Star Raids
Trick or Treat!
During the Halloween Part One event, you may discover spooky surprises left behind by mischievous Pokémon in the wild.
Tapping on them may award encounters with event-themed Pokémon, Pikachu Candy, Zubat Candy, Sinistea Candy, or Rare Candy, if you’re lucky.
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks 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.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Halloween 2026 Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m.
You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
GO Pass Ranks and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards: Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, Candy for event-themed Pokémon, Rare Candy, Ultra Balls and more.
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
GO Pass Deluxe Ranks and Rewards
For US$7.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$9.99, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 11.
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards: Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon, Patissier Top, Patissier Pants, Rare Candy XL, Premium Battle Passes and more.
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass Deluxe to unlock the following bonuses:
Expiration notice
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they expire.
Halloween Music and Decor
Lavender Town Music
A remix of the Lavender Town music will be playing each night during this year’s Halloween event. Turn up your in-game sound to feel like you’re taking a stroll through Lavender Town instead of your home town!
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 to purchase in the in-game shop 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’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
GO Pass Deluxe – Web Store Exclusives
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Halloween 2026 on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one 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 a gift with purchase.
Or stock up on the 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.