Pokemon GO Reveals Halloween 2025 Event Plans: Get Ready for Spooky Fun!

Halloween is just around the corner, and at Gaming News, we’re thrilled to announce that Pokemon GO is preparing to unleash a chillingly exciting event for Trainers worldwide! Get ready to immerse yourselves in the spooky spirit as Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2025 event promises a plethora of thrilling encounters, exclusive rewards, and hauntingly delightful surprises. This year, the event is broken into two parts, with Part 1 focusing on chilling encounters and debut appearances. We have all the details!

Prepare for Chilling Encounters in Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2025 Part 1

Pokemon GO’s Halloween events are always a highlight for the community, and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception. Part 1, kicking off on October 20th, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time and running until October 27th, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, is packed with spooktacular content that will keep Trainers engaged throughout the week. From increased encounters with Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokemon to special research tasks and raid battles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Featured Pokemon Encounters: A Spectral Gathering

During Part 1 of the Halloween 2025 event, Trainers can expect to encounter a variety of spooky Pokemon more frequently in the wild. Keep an eye out for favorites like Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Sableye, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Drifloon, and Litwick. These Ghost and Dark-type Pokemon will be appearing more often, giving you ample opportunities to add them to your collection.

But that’s not all! Part 1 introduces the highly anticipated debut of Brand New Pokemon, making it an even more exciting time to explore your surroundings. These Pokemon will have distinct features.

Increased Shiny Encounters: A Ghostly Glow

For avid Shiny hunters, the Halloween 2025 event presents an excellent opportunity to expand your collection. With increased spawn rates for featured Pokemon, your chances of encountering Shiny versions of these spooky creatures are significantly boosted. Be sure to dedicate some time to searching for Shiny Gastly, Shiny Misdreavus, Shiny Shuppet, and Shiny Duskull, and Shiny Litwick. The thrill of finding a rare, color-variant Pokemon is always a rewarding experience.

Event Bonuses: Boost Your Halloween Adventures

To further enhance the Halloween experience, Pokemon GO is offering a range of event bonuses during Part 1. These bonuses are designed to help Trainers maximize their gameplay and make the most of the spooky season.

• Increased Candy Rewards: Enjoy double Candy for catching, transferring, and hatching Pokemon. This is the perfect time to stock up on Candy for powering up your favorite Pokemon and evolving them into their stronger forms.
• Special Research Tasks: Participate in limited-time Special Research tasks that reward you with unique items, encounters, and experiences. These tasks often involve completing specific objectives related to the Halloween event, providing an engaging way to earn valuable rewards.
• Avatar Items: Deck out your Avatar in spooky attire to fully embrace the Halloween spirit. New Avatar items will be available in the in-game shop, allowing you to customize your Trainer’s appearance with festive clothing and accessories.
• Field Research Tasks: Be on the lookout for exclusive Field Research tasks that offer exciting encounters with Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokemon. Completing these tasks will not only help you encounter more spooky creatures but also reward you with valuable items.
• Spooky Music: During the Halloween event, the game’s music will be updated with eerie and atmospheric tracks that perfectly capture the spooky mood. Immerse yourself in the haunting melodies as you explore the world of Pokemon GO.

Raid Battles: Face Off Against Powerful Foes

Raid Battles will be taking a spooky turn during Part 1 of the Halloween 2025 event, with powerful Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokemon appearing in Gyms. Gather your friends and prepare to challenge these formidable foes for a chance to catch them.

• One-Star Raids: Take on easier Raid Battles featuring Pokemon like Gastly, Misdreavus, Shuppet, and Duskull. These Raids are perfect for solo players or those who are just starting their Raid Battle journey.
• Three-Star Raids: Challenge yourself with more difficult Raid Battles featuring Pokemon like Gengar, Banette, and Drifblim. These Raids require a stronger team of Trainers and well-prepared Pokemon.
• Five-Star Raids: Prepare for an epic battle against a powerful Legendary Pokemon, such as Giratina (Origin Forme). These Raids are the ultimate test of your skills and require a coordinated team of high-level Trainers.
• Mega Raids: Face off against Mega Gengar in Mega Raids for a chance to obtain Mega Energy and Mega Evolve your own Gengar. Mega Gengar is a formidable opponent, so be sure to bring your strongest Pokemon.

Spotlight Hour and Raid Hour: Dedicated Time for Spooky Encounters

To further celebrate the Halloween season, Pokemon GO will be hosting special Spotlight Hour and Raid Hour events during Part 1. These events provide dedicated time slots for specific Pokemon to appear more frequently, giving Trainers ample opportunities to catch them.

• Spotlight Hour: On October 22nd, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, Shuppet will be the featured Pokemon in Spotlight Hour. During this time, Shuppet will appear much more frequently in the wild, and Trainers will also receive double Candy for transferring Pokemon.
• Raid Hour: On October 23rd, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, Giratina (Origin Forme) will be the featured Pokemon in Raid Hour. During this time, Giratina (Origin Forme) will appear in Raids much more frequently, giving Trainers a better chance to challenge and catch this Legendary Pokemon.

New Pokemon GO Features: Embrace the Darkness

Part 1 of the Halloween 2025 event introduces several new features that enhance the overall gameplay experience and add an extra layer of excitement to the spooky season.

Halloween-Themed Research Tasks

Engage in a series of Halloween-themed Research Tasks that will challenge your skills and knowledge of Pokemon. These tasks will require you to catch specific Pokemon, spin PokeStops, and complete other objectives related to the Halloween event. Completing these tasks will reward you with valuable items, encounters with rare Pokemon, and even exclusive Avatar items.

Rewards for Completing Research

• Exclusive Avatar Items: Customize your Trainer’s appearance with spooky Avatar items earned by completing Research Tasks. These items include themed clothing, accessories, and even masks to help you fully embrace the Halloween spirit.
• Rare Pokemon Encounters: Encounter rare and powerful Pokemon as rewards for completing Research Tasks. These encounters may include Pokemon that are not commonly found in the wild, giving you a chance to add them to your collection.
• Item Bundles: Receive valuable item bundles as rewards for completing Research Tasks. These bundles may include Poke Balls, Potions, Revives, and other useful items that will help you on your Pokemon GO journey.

Spooky Photo Ops with AR Mapping

Take advantage of the enhanced AR Mapping feature to create spooky photo ops with your favorite Pokemon. Use the AR Mapping tool to scan your surroundings and then place virtual Pokemon in your photos. Get creative and share your spooky creations with your friends on social media.

Team GO Rocket Invasion: A Dark Threat Emerges

Beware of a Team GO Rocket invasion during the Halloween 2025 event. Team GO Rocket Grunts will be appearing more frequently at PokeStops, and they may have special Shadow Pokemon for you to rescue. Prepare to battle these villains and save the corrupted Pokemon from their clutches.

Shadow Pokemon Encounters

• New Shadow Pokemon: Encounter new Shadow Pokemon during the Team GO Rocket invasion. These Shadow Pokemon may include rare and powerful Pokemon that have been corrupted by Team GO Rocket’s dark influence.
• Purify Shadow Pokemon: Purify Shadow Pokemon to remove the darkness and restore them to their former glory. Purifying Shadow Pokemon requires Stardust and Candy, but it’s a rewarding process that strengthens your team.
• Special Research Tasks: Participate in Special Research Tasks that focus on battling Team GO Rocket and rescuing Shadow Pokemon. These tasks will reward you with valuable items and encounters with powerful Pokemon.

Tips and Tricks for Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2025 Part 1

To make the most of the Halloween 2025 Part 1 event in Pokemon GO, we’ve compiled a list of useful tips and tricks to help you maximize your gameplay and collect as many spooky Pokemon as possible.

• Stock Up on Poke Balls: Make sure you have plenty of Poke Balls before the event begins. With increased spawn rates for featured Pokemon, you’ll need a good supply of Poke Balls to catch them all.
• Use Incense and Lure Modules: Use Incense and Lure Modules to attract more Pokemon to your location. These items will increase the spawn rate of Pokemon in your area, making it easier to find the spooky creatures you’re looking for.
• Take Advantage of Event Bonuses: Pay attention to the event bonuses and take advantage of them to maximize your rewards. Double Candy for catching, transferring, and hatching Pokemon is a great way to stock up on Candy for powering up and evolving your Pokemon.
• Participate in Raid Battles: Gather your friends and participate in Raid Battles to challenge powerful Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokemon. Raid Battles are a great way to encounter rare and strong Pokemon and earn valuable rewards.
• Complete Special Research Tasks: Take the time to complete Special Research Tasks to earn unique items, encounters, and experiences. These tasks often involve completing specific objectives related to the Halloween event, providing an engaging way to earn valuable rewards.
• Stay Safe and Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Always be aware of your surroundings while playing Pokemon GO. Pay attention to traffic, pedestrians, and other potential hazards. Avoid playing in dangerous areas and never trespass on private property.

[Gaming News] Exclusive Coverage: Stay Tuned for Part 2!

We at Gaming News will be providing in-depth coverage of Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2025 event, including tips, tricks, and strategies for maximizing your enjoyment. Be sure to check back often for updates, guides, and news related to the event.

And don’t forget, Part 1 is just the beginning! Part 2 of the Halloween 2025 event will be launching soon, bringing even more spooky surprises and thrilling encounters to Pokemon GO. Stay tuned for more details on Part 2, including new Pokemon debuts, exclusive rewards, and special events.