🔥 Pokémon GO: The events in October 2025 – What you should know
October 2025 brings exciting events, new Pokémon debuts, and major changes to Pokémon GO. Here's an overview of the most important dates and features, as well as tips on how to get the most out of the month.
📆 Schedule & major highlights
| Date / Period | Event | Highlights / Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4th October 2025 | Mega Metagross Raid Day | Introduction of Mega metagross in Pokémon GO. Increased chance of Shiny Metagross, additional free Raid Passes (up to 5) by rotating Gyms, and temporarily increased Remote Raid Pass limits. ( |
| Sunday, 12th October 2025 | Community Day: Solosis | Solosis is the feature Pokémon. Bonuses include: 3× Catch Stardust, Incense 3 hours, Lure modules 1 hour, 2× candies when catching, Reduced stardust cost for trading and an exclusive attack for Reuniclus if you evolve Duosion (Solosis → Duosion → Reuniclus) within 4 hours of the event. |
| October 10-16, 2025 | Harvest Festival 2025 | debut of Dipplin and Hydrapple (new developments from Applin). Increased shiny probabilities for pumpkin boo and smolive. Bonuses like 2x Candy when caught with Pinap / Silver Pinap and more. |
| 15 October 2025 | Level cap increase & rebalance update | From this date, the level cap will be increased from 50 to 80 – the biggest level upgrade Pokémon GO has ever seen. Players who reach level 50 by then will receive special legacy rewards (cosmetic items, emotes, etc.). |
| All of October (until October 14) | XP Celebration Event | Permanent bonus: double XP yield on rolls (Nice, Great, Excellent), additional XP on raids and max battles. |
💡 Tips & Strategies for October
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Prepare Mega Metagross
On October 4th, you should collect as many Raid Passes as possible (e.g., through Arena rotations) to be able to participate in Mega Metagross Raids and possibly catch it as a Shiny. -
Make the most of Community Day
During the Solosis Community Day, it is worth developing up to 4 hours after the event to give Reuniclus the special attack Charm to teach.
Catching while bonuses are active (candy, stardust, etc.) also maximizes your yield. -
Play Harvest Festival cleverly
Applin players will be especially pleased—new evolution paths offer fresh targets. Furthermore, the increased shiny spawn of Pumpkaboo and Smoliv is ideal for shiny hunters. -
Reach Rank 50 by October 15
If you reach level 50 by the rebalance, you'll receive special Legacy rewards. Use the remaining time for XP sources like raids, events, and field research. -
Combine events
Many events overlap—for example, the Harvest Festival coincides with the level cap change date. Plan your playtime to maximize the benefits of multiple events.
🎯 Conclusion
October 2025 will be a strong month for Pokémon GO, with new Mega Raids, Community Days, Festival events, and a fundamental game change with the level cap increase. If you act strategically and manage your resources wisely, you can get the most out of it!
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