Are you prepared to trick or treat during the Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1? Spooky season is officially creeping up on us, and Pokémon GO is rolling out one of its most festive celebrations!
The Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1 brings brand-new costumed Pokémon, thrilling wild encounters, special event bonuses, and an immersive seasonal atmosphere right to your screen. Whether you are hunting for rare Shinies, upgrading your style with new avatar items, or collecting sweet rewards through the GO Pass, here is everything you need to know to make the most of the Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1.
Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1 Event Schedule
- Halloween 2026 Part I Dates: Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Immersive Decor & Music: Both parts of the Halloween event will feature in-game PokéStops, Gyms, and wild encounters decorated for the holiday. Plus, turn up your in-game volume at night to enjoy a special remix of the iconic Lavender Town music, making you feel like you are taking a stroll straight through the haunted town!
For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of October 2026 Pokémon GO Events.
Exciting Pokémon Debuts and Encounters
Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1 introduces fresh, stylishly dressed Pokémon making their official debut in the game. If you are lucky, you might even encounter their Shiny variants!
New Costumed Debuts during Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1
- Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet
- Zubat wearing a top hat
- Sinistea wearing a bow
Wild Encounters & One-Star Raids
Wild Encounters: Keep an eye out for Zubat wearing a top hat, Duskull, Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume, Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume, and more!
One-Star Raids: Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet and Sinistea wearing a bow will be waiting for you in raids.
“Trick or Treat!” Surprises and Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1 Bonuses
Mischievous Pokémon will leave spooky surprises behind in the wild during the Part I event. Tapping on them might reward you with encounters, event-themed candies (Pikachu Candy, Zubat Candy, Sinistea Candy), or even Rare Candy if you are lucky!
Additionally, by reaching major milestones on your event GO Pass, you can unlock incredible catch bonuses:
Tier 1 (Rank 10): 2x Candy for catching Pokémon (boosted to 3x Candy with GO Pass Deluxe).
Tier 2 (Rank 20): 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon (boosted to 3x Stardust with GO Pass Deluxe).
Be sure to also check out the event-themed Field Research tasks, which will reward encounters with event-themed Pokémon upon completion.
GO Pass: Halloween 2026
Running from Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the progression track allows Trainers to collect GO Points and rank up for rewards.
Free GO Pass: Automatically received by all Trainers on October 27.
GO Pass Deluxe (US$7.99): Unlocks upgraded rewards, faster progression, additional event-themed Pokémon encounters, Patissier Top, Patissier Pants, Rare Candy XL, and Premium Battle Passes.
GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks (US$9.99): Automatically grants enough GO Points to instantly reach Rank 11.
Note: Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so make sure to claim everything before it disappears!
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
All trainers will earn the following rewards by completing the Pass Tasks to rank up their GO Pass.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Candy for event-themed Pokémon
- Rare Candy
- Ultra Balls
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards by
- Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
- Patissier Top
- Patissier Pants
- Rare Candy XL
- Premium Battle Passes
- And even more goodies!
Pokémon GO Web Store Perks
If you purchase your upgrade through the Pokémon GO Web Store, your pass activates immediately and comes with exclusive gift-with-purchase bundles, including Ultra Balls, Max Revives, Max Potions, and Premium Battle Passes.
New Avatar Items and Stickers
Looking to refresh your trainer style for the autumn aesthetic? A brand-new collection of avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during the event. They will continue to stay available even after the event ends:
- Gothic Skirt Set
- Gothic Shorts Set
- Gothic Socks
- Gothic Boots
You can also collect festive event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them directly from the in-game shop.
Prepare your Poké Balls, stock up on storage, and get ready for a trick-or-treating adventure unlike any other in Pokémon GO!
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