Pokémon GO Halloween Event Guide: October 26 to November 1

To maximize your returns during the Pokémon GO Halloween event running from October 26 to November 1, focus on clearing tagged storage during active transfer boosts, maintaining a high-level Ghost- or Dark-type Mega Evolution, and farming priority Ghost spawns for Candy XL.

Candy Boosts and Preparation

During the event window, wild catches, egg hatches, and transfers award double Candy. Trainers level 31 and above also receive an increased chance to earn Candy XL from walking with a buddy, transferring Pokémon, and landing Nice, Great, or Excellent throws.

Before the event starts, tag unwanted Legendary, Mythical, and rare Pokémon (such as Beldum, Larvitar, and Frigibax) in your storage. Transferring them while the bonus is active doubles your regular Candy and increases the XL yield. While catching wild targets, activate a Level 3 Ghost- or Dark-type Mega Evolution—such as Mega Gengar, Mega Banette, Mega Houndoom, or Mega Tyranitar—and use Pinap Berries to maximize yields.

Priority Wild Spawns

Ghost and Dark types dominate wild encounters between October 26 and November 1. Focus your Poké Balls and Pinap Berries on the following targets:

• Phantump and Pumpkaboo: Phantump evolves into Trevenant, a staple for Great League and Ultra League PvP requiring Candy XL and specific IV spreads.
• Zorua: Spawns on the map disguised as your active Buddy Pokémon. Assign an obvious Buddy, such as a Shiny Pokémon or an Ultra Beast, so wild Zorua disguises stand out immediately.
• Litwick: Evolves into Chandelure, an accessible Ghost- and Fire-type attacker for raid battles.
• Sableye: Provides essential XL Candy to power up Purified Sableye for Great League rosters.
• Yamask and Galarian Yamask: Source material for Cofagrigus and Runerigus PvP builds.
• Misdreavus and Drifloon: Useful encounters for progressing toward the Platinum Ghost-type catch medal.

Raids, Eggs, and Field Research

Align your daily raid passes and incubators with the event's limited rotations:

1. Five-Star Raids: Target Darkrai, which serves as a premier Dark-type raid attacker with Snarl and Dark Pulse or Shadow Ball. Altered Forme Giratina provides a durable PvP alternative. Counter them with your strongest Ghost-, Dark-, or Fighting-type teams.
2. Mega Raids: Defeat Mega Banette or Mega Gengar to stock Mega Energy and maintain an active Level 3 Ghost typing throughout the week.
3. 7 km Eggs: Obtain 7 km eggs by opening Friend Gifts during the event. The pool features Phantump, Golett, Galarian Yamask, and costumed baby Pokémon, all yielding doubled hatch Candy.
4. Field and Timed Research: Spin PokéStops daily for event-exclusive tasks. Prioritize tasks offering Spiritomb encounters, which are generally restricted to annual Halloween distributions.

Costumes and Showcases

Check all costumed wild spawns, including Pikachu, Gengar, and starter Pokémon. While many costumed variants cannot evolve, their shiny versions hold strong trade value. Use your daily Adventure Incense during active walking sessions to attract additional themed spawns, and enter your largest catches into local PokéStop Showcases over the weekend to earn Stardust and premium items without spending PokéCoins.