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Pokémon GO - Halloween 2025: Spooky events, new Pokémon & extra bonuses

from Pokemon News

With autumn comes not only pumpkins and costume fun, but also the big Halloween event in Pokémon GO. That means spooky PokéStop decorations, millions of encounters in the wild, and some brand-new Pokémon debuts. We at PKM.store summarize all the important information – so you are perfectly prepared!

📅 Dates at a glance

The event is divided into two sections:

  • part One: 21 October 2025 – 27 October 2025 (from 10 a.m. local time) 

  • part II: October 27, 2025 – November 2, 2025 (until 20 p.m. local time) (

During this time, you can expect special bonuses, wild encounters, and costumed Pokémon—perfect for all trainers who want high catch and collect value this fall.

(I.e. New Pokémon & Debuts

part One brings two new additions:

  • Poltchageist (Matcha Pokémon) – first in Pokémon GO. 

  • Sinistcha – evolves from Poltchageist. 
    Sinistea’s shiny is also available for the first time. 

part II is all about costume Pokémon:

  • Teddiursa with witch hat, Ursaring & Ursaluna also in hat look.

  • noibat with a hairband, Noivern too.

🎁 Event bonuses & special content

Become GO Pass: Halloween 2025 can look forward to free and paid rewards:

  • 2× catch candies (even 3× in the deluxe pass) 

  • Increased chance of Candy XL on rolls for Trainers Level 31+

  • 2× Candy when transferring Pokémon (or 3× with Deluxe) 

  • Unlimited GO Points on the weekend of November 1–2 for pass participants 

Additionally, both parts include:

  • New avatar items & stickers

  • Decorated PokéStops & Gyms (“Lavender Town” music for the Halloween mood) 

  • Wild encounters with event Pokémon such as: B. Zorua, Hisuian Zorua, Greavard 

🧠 Trainer tips for the Halloween event

  • Use the ideal time: Especially on weekends with unlimited GO points, it is worth logging in specifically.

  • Shiny-Plan your hunt: Sinistea-Shiny, costumed Teddiursa/Noibat – be ready to catch!

  • GO Pass is worth it: Those who use the Deluxe Pass get faster bonus rides.

  • Keep an eye on raids: Part I brings, for example, 1★ raids with Galarian Yamask, Sinistea, Poltchageist as well as 3★ raids with Alolan Marowak & Co. 

  • Check equipment: Plenty of Pokéballs, berries, good round routes – there's more going on outside!

✅ Conclusion

The 2025 Halloween event in Pokémon GO is an absolute highlight for all Trainers—with debut Pokémon, costume variations, powerful bonuses, and the perfect opportunity to catch, trade, and explore. Whether you're a Shiny fan or a casual Trainer, this event has something for everyone!

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