Pokémon GO Halloween 2017 event, first Hoenn Pokémon and spooky hat Pikachu officially confirmed by Niantic

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has officially confirmed that the highly-anticipated Pokémon GO Halloween 2017 is on the way, set to take place between October 20 and November 2. It will mark the first set of Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region in Pokémon GO, featuring Sableye, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops and more. Spooky hat Pikachu has also been confirmed. The official trailer and announcement for Pokémon GO Halloween 2017 and as follows:

Gastly, Drowzee, Cubone, and other spooky Pokémon are back again this Halloween, and this time, they’re bringing some special friends! Sableye, Banette, and a few other Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will be making their first-ever appearance in Pokémon GO. The rest of the Pokémon first seen in the Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire video games will gradually arrive starting as early as December! We hope Trainers enjoy this special Halloween treat. The Halloween celebration will start on October 20 at 12:00 P.M. PDT and run until November 2 at 1:00 P.M. PDT.

A special Pikachu will be out celebrating Halloween in an all-new costume, and you can, too! Dress up your avatar for the occasion by wearing Mimikyu’s Disguise Hat. You’ll also earn extra Candy while you’re out trick-or-treating with your Buddy Pokémon: Candy rewards from catching, hatching, and transferring Pokémon will be doubled, and your buddy will find Candy twice as fast during the Halloween celebration! Last but not least, you’ll have the opportunity to stock up for your upcoming adventures with special boxes from the in-game shop, featuring items such as Raid Passes and Super Incubators.

While you’re out looking for Sableye, Banette, and other spooky Pokémon, use your Pokémon GO AR camera to capture festive photos and share them on social media using #PokemonGOHalloween. As always, make sure to remain alert and aware of your surroundings while playing Pokémon GO this season.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog