Halloween 2023

**Other editions of Halloween:**
Halloween 2016
Halloween 2017
Halloween 2018
Halloween 2019
Halloween 2020
Halloween 2021
Halloween 2022
**Halloween 2023**

**Halloween** in 2023 was the eighth Halloween event in *Pokémon GO*.

There was also an additional part of the event named **Team GO Rocket Takeover** focusing on Team GO Rocket during Part II of the event.

Pokémon Spotlight Hours featuring Phantump and Yamask were available during this event.

## Whole event

Increased Candy for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws\*
* Increased Candy for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws\*

Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
* Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws

Themed Pokémon spawns increased
* Themed Pokémon spawns increased

Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles
* Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles

Themed Field Research
* Themed Field Research

Timed Research available
* Timed Research available

PokéStop Showcase available
* PokéStop Showcase available

New avatar items
* New avatar items

New stickers available
* New stickers available

Shop special offer
* Shop special offer

\* 1, 2 and 3 more for Nice, Great and Excellent respectively

### Timed Research

The 3rd part of the Ticket of Treats Timed Research became available with the start of the event.

 **Main article:** *Ticket of Treats*

 Halloween Timed Research
**Halloween Timed Research** was available during the event:

1st Part

Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon
1000×  Stardust

Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
1500  Experience

Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon
1000×  Stardust

Rewards for whole set
 Greavard25×  Poké Ball1000×  Stardust

2nd Part

Take 2 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon
1500×  Stardust

Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
2000  Experience

Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon
1500×  Stardust

Catch 20 Ghost-type Pokémon
3×  Pinap Berry

Rewards for whole set
 Greavard20×  Great Ball1000×  Stardust

3rd Part

Take 2 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon
2000×  Stardust

Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon
2000  Experience

Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon
2000×  Stardust

Rewards for whole set
 Greavard5×  Ultra Ball5×  Pinap Berry

 Spiritomb Limited Research
**Spiritomb Limited Research Timed Research** was available during the event:

1st Part

Earn 1,080 Stardust
 Misdreavus

Earn 1,080 XP
 Yamask

Make 108 Nice Throws
 Pumpkaboo

Make 108 Curveball Throws
 Phantump

Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
 Shuppet

Earn 10,800 XP
 Litwick

Spin 8 PokéStops or Gyms
 Gastly

Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
 Drifloon

Rewards for whole set
 Spiritomb108  Experience108×  Stardust

 Eerie Echoes Timed Research
**Eerie Echoes Timed Research** was available during the event. It cost US$4.99 (or the equivalent price in your local currency) to access the Timed Research:

1st Part

Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
 Gastly

Catch 10 Pokémon
 Misdreavus

Make 5 Curveball Throws
 Litwick

Rewards for whole set
 Phantump5×  Silver Pinap Berry

2nd Part

Make 2 Curveball Throws
 Poochyena

Transfer 10 Pokémon
 Galarian Zigzagoon

Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
 Sableye

Rewards for whole set
 Phantump1×  Incense

3rd Part

Walk 2 km
 Purrloin

Send 5 Gifts to friends
 Alolan Meowth

Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
 Umbreon

Rewards for whole set
 Phantump1×  Incubator Limited

4th Part

Hatch an Egg
 Drifloon

Make 10 Curveball Throws
 Yamask

Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon
 Greavard

Rewards for whole set
 Trevenant Ghost Pose Ghost Pose

### PokéStop Showcase

 PokéStop Showcase available
PokéStop Showcases were available during the event:

 October 23rd, 10 a.m. - October 25th, 8 p.m.
 October 26th, 10 a.m. - October 28th, 8 p.m.
 October 29th, 10 a.m. - October 31st, 8 p.m.

### Avatar items

 New avatar items
These avatar items were released at the start of the event:

Yamask Mask
 200
(*male*)

Yamask Mask
 200
(*female*)

Cofagrigus Head
 200
(*male*)

Cofagrigus Head
 200
(*female*)

Cofagrigus Costume
 400
(*male*)

Cofagrigus Costume
 400
(*female*)

Phantump Head
 250
(*male*)

Phantump Head
 250
(*female*)

Ghost Pose
 Timed research
(*male*)

Ghost Pose
 Timed research
(*female*)

### Stickers

 New stickers
These stickers were released at the start of the event:

### Shop special offer

 Special shop offers
These offers were available from the shop during the event:

Creepy Crate 725
2×  Lucky Egg
2×  Star Piece
10×  Premium Battle Pass

Pumpkin Pack 1550
2×  Incense
5×  Incubator Limited
10×  Super Incubator

Boo Bundle 495
1×  Lucky Egg
1×  Star Piece
3×  Remote Raid Pass

## Part 1

2× Hatch Candy
* 2× Hatch Candy

Additional Hatch Candy XL
* Additional Hatch Candy XL

Greavard release
* Greavard release

Shiny Phantump release
* Shiny Phantump release

Themed Pokémon in Eggs
* Themed Pokémon in Eggs

### Featured Pokémon

 New Pokémon
These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0971Greavard
#0972Houndstone

 New Shiny Pokémon
These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0708Phantump

#0709Trevenant

 Pokémon in wild
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

#0023Ekans
#0041Zubat
#0052MeowthAlolan
#0092Gastly
#0093Haunter
#0167Spinarak
#0200Misdreavus
#0261Poochyena
#0353Shuppet
#0425Drifloon
#0607Litwick
#0708Phantump
#0769Sandygast

 7-km Eggs
These Pokémon would hatch from 7-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event:

#0446
Munchlax
**1,081** / **1,017**

#0447
Riolu
**567** / **522**

#0562
Yamask
**561** / **516**

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 1st Tier
#0200Misdreavus **Boss CP** 5,795
**Max capture CP**
1,100 1,376
#0353Shuppet **Boss CP** 3,352
**Max capture CP**
581 727
#0425Drifloon   **Boss CP** 3,151
**Max capture CP**
684 855
 3rd Tier
#0094Gengar   **Boss CP** 21,207
**Max capture CP**
1,644 2,055
#0769Sandygast   **Boss CP** 9,341
**Max capture CP**
705 881
#0971Greavard **Boss CP** 7,920
**Max capture CP**
580 726
 5th Tier
Until October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:

#0799Guzzlord   **Boss CP** 26,545
**Max capture CP**
1,650 2,062
From October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:

#0491Darkrai **Boss CP** 53,623
**Max capture CP**
2,136 2,671
 Mega Raids
Until October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:

#0094Mega Gengar   **Boss CP** 50,516
**Max capture CP**
1,644 2,055
From October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:

#0354Mega Banette **Boss CP** 41,038
**Max capture CP**
1,313 1,642

### Field Research event tasks

 Field Research tasks
These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Make 5 Great Throws
 Misdreavus

Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
 Phantump

Evolve a Ghost-type Pokémon
 Phantump

Transfer 5 Pokémon
10×  Misdreavus Candy

Take 3 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon
10×  Poké Ball

## Part 2

+2 Candy for catching Event Pokémon
* +2 Candy for catching Event Pokémon

Increased chance of Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL for catching Event Pokémon on October 31st
* Increased chance of Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL for catching Event Pokémon on October 31st

Tricks & Treats Pikachu, and Gengar release
* Tricks & Treats Pikachu, and Gengar release

Shiny Zorua and Tricks & Treats Pikachu, Gengar release
* Shiny Zorua and Tricks & Treats Pikachu, Gengar release

Team GO Rocket and balloons appearing more often
* Team GO Rocket and balloons appearing more often

Shadow Pokémon's Frustration changeable via Charged TM
* Shadow Pokémon's Frustration changeable via Charged TM

Several Shadow Pokémon release
* Several Shadow Pokémon release

Several Shiny Shadow Pokémon release
* Several Shiny Shadow Pokémon release

Special Research available
* Special Research available

### Featured Pokémon

 New Pokémon
These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0025PikachuTricks & Treats
#0094GengarTricks & Treats

 New Shiny Pokémon
These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0025PikachuTricks & Treats

#0094GengarTricks & Treats

#0570Zorua

#0571Zoroark

 New Shadow Pokémon
These Shadow Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0037VulpixHalloween
#0038NinetalesHalloween
#0092Gastly
#0093Haunter
#0094Gengar
#0111Rhyhorn
#0112Rhydon
#0215SneaselHisuian
#0339Barboach
#0340Whiscash
#0408Cranidos
#0409Rampardos
#0410Shieldon
#0411Bastiodon
#0464Rhyperior
#0486Regigigas
#0529Drilbur
#0530Excadrill
#0607Litwick
#0608Lampent
#0609Chandelure
#0903Sneasler

 New Shiny Shadow Pokémon
These Shiny Shadow Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

#0069Bellsprout

#0070Weepinbell

#0071Victreebel

#0147Dratini

#0148Dragonair

#0149Dragonite

 Pokémon in wild
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

#0025PikachuTricks & Treats
#0037VulpixHalloween
#0094GengarTricks & Treats
#0198Murkrow
#0200Misdreavus
#0302Sableye
#0393PiplupHalloween
#0425Drifloon
#0562Yamask
#0570Zorua
#0653Fennekin
#0708Phantump
#0710PumpkabooHalloween Small
#0710PumpkabooHalloween Average
#0710PumpkabooHalloween Large
#0710PumpkabooHalloween Super
#0714Noibat

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 1st Tier
#0092Gastly   **Boss CP** 4,458
**Max capture CP**
702 878
#0200Misdreavus **Boss CP** 5,795
**Max capture CP**
1,100 1,376
#0708Phantump   **Boss CP** 3,725
**Max capture CP**
642 802
 1st Tier Shadow Raids
#0088Grimer **Boss CP** 3,764
**Max capture CP**
785 981
#0092Gastly   **Boss CP** 4,458
**Max capture CP**
702 878
#0200Misdreavus **Boss CP** 5,795
**Max capture CP**
1,100 1,376
#0607Litwick   **Boss CP** 3,202
**Max capture CP**
575 719
 3rd Tier
#0094Gengar   **Boss CP** 21,207
**Max capture CP**
1,644 2,055
 3rd Tier Shadow Raids
#0030Nidorina **Boss CP** 9,202
**Max capture CP**
748 935
#0033Nidorino **Boss CP** 10,237
**Max capture CP**
796 995
#0042Golbat   **Boss CP** 13,564
**Max capture CP**
1,129 1,412
 5th Tier
#0491Darkrai **Boss CP** 53,623
**Max capture CP**
2,136 2,671
 Legendary Shadow Raids
From October 28th to 29th, 2023:

#0249Lugia   **Boss CP** 45,925
**Max capture CP**
2,115 2,645
 Mega Raids
#0354Mega Banette **Boss CP** 41,038
**Max capture CP**
1,313 1,642

### Field Research event tasks

 Field Research tasks
These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Make 7 Great Throws
 Mismagius

Power up Pokémon 3 times
 Greavard

Evolve a Ghost-type Pokémon
 Phantump

Walk 1 km
 Galarian Yamask

Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
1×  Mysterious Component

### Special Research

**Showdown in the Shadows** Special Research was available starting with the event and lasting for the remainder of the Adventures Abound Season.

 **Main article:** *Showdown in the Shadows*
### Timed Research

The 4th part of the Ticket of Treats Timed Research became available with the start of the event.

 **Main article:** *Ticket of Treats*

 Halloween Part II Timed Research
**Halloween Part II Timed Research** was available during the event:

1st Part

Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
 Tricks & Treats Pikachu

Catch 5 Pokémon
 Murkrow

Make 3 Great Throws
 Phantump

Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
 Sableye

Rewards for whole set
 Tricks & Treats Gengar

2nd Part

Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy
 Tricks & Treats Pikachu

Power up Pokémon 3 times
 Misdreavus

Make 10 Great Throws
 Phantump

Catch 15 Pokémon
 Tricks & Treats Gengar

Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms
 Noibat

Rewards for whole set
 Zorua2500×  Stardust5×  Rare Candy

## Gallery

Halloween 2023 Map ViewHalloween 2023 Encounter Screen during the daytimeHalloween 2023 Encounter Screen during the nighttimeDaytime Encounter Screen assetNighttime Encounter Screen assetInfographic Halloween 2023 Part IInfographic Halloween 2023 Part IIInfographic Halloween 2023 Team GO Rocket Takeover

## Trivia

* Similar to the previous event, the Map View was redecorated:
	+ PokéStops were orange but still turn purple after a spin.
	+ Gyms and PokéStops had a series of pumpkins around the base of them. All were carved with different decorations depending on the state of the Gym or PokéStop:
		- Pikachu face
		- Poké Ball
		- Instinct , Mystic , and Valor  logos on Gyms based on which team owns the Gym
		- Generic Pumpkin Carving
		- Rocket Carving  for PokéStops with a Team GO Rocket invasion
	+ Leaf piles , grassy areas turned brown, water and clouds changed colors.
	+ Floating down leaves.
* The Field Research "Take 3 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon" and the first task in part 2 and 3 of Halloween Timed Research originally required the Pokémon in Pokémon collection. They were then changed to wild Pokémon.
* The Misdreavus Candy Field Research originally required to transfer Ghost-type Pokémon. It was changed to any Pokémon.
* The last PokéStop Showcase was originally planned to be Gastly and Gengar.

## References

1. ↑ Celebrate the beginning of a Halloween adventure with Greavard during Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2023-10-13.
2. ↑ It’s a Party Play parade in Pokémon GO this Halloween, with Pokémon wearing costumes and a brand new way to play with your friends! *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2023-10-18.
3. ↑ Sinister shadows abound this Halloween season. Team GO Rocket returns, Giovanni partners with Shadow Regigigas, and Shadow Lugia makes its Shadow Raid debut!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2023-10-18.
4. ↑ Greavard Research Changed. *r/TheSilphRoad*. Retrieved on 2023-10-21.
5. ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, please note that we will be updating the official site and blog with the following information affecting the remainder of the Adventures Abound season. *Twitter*. Retrieved on 2023-10-23.