Halloween 2018

Halloween in 2018 was the third Halloween event in Pokémon GO.

Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon were released with the start of the event:

Selected Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

These Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event: PS Pikachu (025) PS Raichu (026) PS Pichu (172) PS Drifloon (425) PS Drifblim (426)

The following Raid Bosses were available for a time of this event. Giratina made its first appearance in Raid Battles as a Raid Boss until November.

Field Research event tasks
There were several Field Research tasks exclusively for the duration of the event.

Special Research tasks
There was a three-part Special Research task series called A Spooky Message.

Shop special offer
The following offers were available from the shop from the start of the event.

Avatar items
These avatar items were released with the beginning of the event:

Trivia

 * Unlike the two previous Halloween events, rather than receiving double Candy for all game actions including reduced Buddy distance, the only bonus with doubled Candy was for catching Pokémon.