Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part I: Costumes, Spawns & Bonuses

Reach Rank 10 on GO Pass: Halloween 2026 to unlock 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.

GO Pass Deluxe players who reach Rank 10 will instead unlock 3× Candy for catching Pokémon.

Reach Rank 20 on GO Pass: Halloween 2026 to unlock 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

GO Pass Deluxe players who reach Rank 20 will instead unlock 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Additional bonus tasks for the Halloween GO Pass will become available during the event.

Halloween-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Confirmed wild encounters include Zubat wearing a top hat, Duskull, and Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume.

Lucky Trainers may also encounter Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume.

All specifically listed wild Pokémon can be Shiny.

During Halloween Part I, mischievous Pokémon may leave spooky Trick or Treat surprises in the wild. Tap them for a chance to receive event-themed Pokémon encounters, Pikachu Candy, Zubat Candy, Sinistea Candy, or, if you are lucky, Rare Candy.

Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet will appear in one-star raids.

Sinistea wearing a bow will appear in one-star raids.

Both costumed Pokémon can be Shiny.

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout Halloween 2026 Part I.

Completing Field Research tasks will reward encounters with Halloween-themed Pokémon.

Specific Field Research tasks and encounter rewards have not yet been announced.

GO Pass: Halloween 2026 will be available from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. until November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, covering both parts of the Halloween event.

All Trainers will automatically receive the free GO Pass when it begins. Complete Pass Tasks to earn GO Points, increase your rank, and unlock rewards.

The free GO Pass includes encounters with event-themed Pokémon, Candy for event Pokémon, Rare Candy, Ultra Balls, and additional rewards.

GO Pass Deluxe costs US$7.99 or the equivalent local pricing tier and provides faster progression plus additional rewards.

GO Pass Deluxe rewards include additional event-themed Pokémon encounters, the Patissier Top, Patissier Pants, Rare Candy XL, Premium Battle Passes, and more.

GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks costs US$9.99 or the equivalent local pricing tier and provides enough GO Points to immediately reach Rank 11.

Unlocked GO Pass rewards must be claimed before November 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow make their Pokémon GO debuts during Halloween 2026 Part I. All three can be Shiny from their debut.

Trick or Treat surprises left behind in the wild can reward event-themed Pokémon encounters, Pikachu Candy, Zubat Candy, Sinistea Candy, or Rare Candy if you are lucky.

A remix of Lavender Town music will play at night during the Halloween event.

Both parts of Halloween 2026 will feature decorated PokéStops and Gyms along with Halloween-themed Pokémon encounters.

New Gothic avatar items will become available in the in-game shop: Gothic Skirt Set, Gothic Shorts Set, Gothic Socks, and Gothic Boots. These items will remain available after the event ends.

Halloween-themed stickers can be obtained by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, or purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Pokémon GO Web Store purchases of GO Pass Deluxe include bonus items. GO Pass Deluxe includes 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions.

GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks includes 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, two Premium Battle Passes, and five Max Potions.

The GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks Ultra Box includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, and five Premium Battle Passes.