Halloween in 2023 was the eighth Halloween event in Pokémon GO.[1][2]
There was also an additional part of the event named Team GO Rocket Takeover focusing on Team GO Rocket during Part II of the event.[3]
Pokémon Spotlight Hours featuring Phantump and Yamask were available during this event.
Whole event[]
* 1, 2 and 3 more for Nice, Great and Excellent respectively
Timed Research[]
The 3rd part of the Ticket of Treats Timed Research became available with the start of the event.
- Main article: Ticket of Treats
Halloween Timed ResearchHalloween Timed Research was available during the event:
Spiritomb Limited ResearchSpiritomb Limited Research Timed Research was available during the event:
Eerie Echoes Timed ResearchEerie Echoes Timed Research was available during the event. It cost US$4.99 (or the equivalent price in your local currency) to access the Timed Research:
PokéStop Showcase[]
PokéStop Showcases were available during the event:
| October 20th, 10 p.m. - October 22nd, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size | |
| October 23rd, 10 a.m. - October 25th, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size | |
| October 26th, 10 a.m. - October 28th, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size | |
| October 29th, 10 a.m. - October 31st, 8 p.m. | Biggest Size |
Avatar items[]
Stickers[]
Shop special offer[]
Part 1[]
Featured Pokémon[]
New 
New 
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:
7-km 
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:
1st Tier
3rd Tier
5th TierUntil October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:
From October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:
Mega RaidsUntil October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:
From October 20th, 2023, 10 a.m. local time:
Field Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Part 2[]
Featured Pokémon[]
New 
Pokémon in wildThese Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:
1st Tier
1st Tier Shadow Raids
3rd Tier
3rd Tier Shadow Raids
5th Tier
Legendary Shadow RaidsFrom October 28th to 29th, 2023:
Mega RaidsField Research event tasks[]
Field Research tasksThese Field Research tasks were available during the event:
Special Research[]
Showdown in the Shadows Special Research was available starting with the event and lasting for the remainder of the Adventures Abound Season.
- Main article: Showdown in the Shadows
Timed Research[]
The 4th part of the Ticket of Treats Timed Research became available with the start of the event.
- Main article: Ticket of Treats
Halloween Part II Timed ResearchHalloween Part II Timed Research was available during the event:
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Similar to the previous event, the Map View was redecorated:
- PokéStops were orange but still turn purple after a spin.
- Gyms and PokéStops had a series of pumpkins around the base of them. All were carved with different decorations depending on the state of the Gym or PokéStop:
- Pikachu face
- Poké Ball
- Instinct , Mystic , and Valor logos on Gyms based on which team owns the Gym
- Generic Pumpkin Carving
- Rocket Carving for PokéStops with a Team GO Rocket invasion
- Pikachu face
- Leaf piles , grassy areas turned brown, water and clouds changed colors.
- Floating down leaves.
- The Field Research "Take 3 snapshots of wild Ghost-type Pokémon" and the first task in part 2 and 3 of Halloween Timed Research originally required the Pokémon in Pokémon collection. They were then changed to wild Pokémon.[4]
- The Misdreavus Candy Field Research originally required to transfer Ghost-type Pokémon. It was changed to any Pokémon.
- The last PokéStop Showcase was originally planned to be Gastly and Gengar.[5]
, Mystic 
, and Valor 
logos on Gyms based on which team owns the Gym
for PokéStops with a 
, grassy areas turned brown, water and clouds changed colors.References[]
- ↑ Celebrate the beginning of a Halloween adventure with Greavard during Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-10-13.
- ↑ It’s a Party Play parade in Pokémon GO this Halloween, with Pokémon wearing costumes and a brand new way to play with your friends! Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-10-18.
- ↑ Sinister shadows abound this Halloween season. Team GO Rocket returns, Giovanni partners with Shadow Regigigas, and Shadow Lugia makes its Shadow Raid debut!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-10-18.
- ↑ Greavard Research Changed. r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2023-10-21.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, please note that we will be updating the official site and blog with the following information affecting the remainder of the Adventures Abound season. Twitter. Retrieved on 2023-10-23.
