Oh boy, this is a big one!
As we say every single year, Halloween was the first major event in Pokemon Go history, and it tends to be a really important event every time it rolls back around. But oh boy, I don't think that anyone expected this year's event to go this hard. We've got new Shadows, but these aren't just any random shadows: they're game-changers to say the least! It's taken us a bit to get this post together due to just how many important pages we had to make first, but let's take a look at what Niantic has in store.
Oh, and don't worry; we'll finish the update to the site, including updating the tier lists, soon.
Halloween 2023 Part 2
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time | October 31, at 8:00 p.m. local time. |
- This event is a Rocket Takeover, meaning players will be able to use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokemon, and Rocket Grunts will appear more frequently at Pokestops, as well as via the Rocket Balloon.
- Field Research will be available that rewards Mysterious Components
- Rockets will begin sporting a brand new set of Shadow Pokemon
- A selection of Pokemon will be available in Shadow Raids
- Shadow Lugia will also be available in Shadow Raids on October 28-29
- Giovanni will make his grand return, this time wielding Shadow Regigigas
- A selection of Pokemon will be hatching from 12km eggs
Full Announcement
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Trainers,
Ever the tricksters, Team GO Rocket members are out in force spreading mischief on every block…and they’re not alone! New Shadow Pokémon have been spotted, including Shadow Regigigas—and beware of Shadow Lugia in five-star Shadow Raids!
But don’t be intimidated by Team GO Rocket’s show of force. With Party Play, you can band together with your friends and embrace the Party Power!
Learn more here
Gather your allies and get ready for some Halloween season showdowns!
Team GO Rocket Takeover
From Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Save Shadow Regigigas!
Giovanni’s back with another nefarious plot—and this time, it includes using Shadow Regigigas! A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!
You can claim this Special Research up to the end of Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound on December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Raid debuts
Shadow Lugia will return to Pokémon GO by making its debut in Shadow Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Shadow Lugia—if you’re lucky!
Shadow Lugia will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time.
Five-star Shadow Raids
Shadow Lugia
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon!
In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
Also, Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Rhyhorn
Shadow Barboach
Shadow Cranidos
Shadow Shieldon
Shadow Drilbur
Shadow Litwick
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.
One-star Shadow Raids
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Grimer
Shadow Misdreavus
Shadow Litwick
Three-star Shadow Raids
Shadow Nidorina
Shadow Nidorino
Shadow Golbat
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event bonuses
Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 12 km Eggs.
Larvitar
Sandile
Pawniard
Vullaby
Deino
Pancham
Salandit
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research
Field Research tasks awarding a Mysterious Component will be available throughout the event.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
