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.

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

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