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Greavard Debuts in Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I
“Creep” it real with spooky tunes, festive Halloween décor, event bonuses, and more.
Pokémon GO’s Halloween events are always a gourd time, and Halloween 2023 Part I offers all the thrills, chills, tricks, and treats you’d expect! Through October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time, get thoroughly spooked playing to the remix of Lavender Town’s theme, add Greavard and Houndstone to your Pokédex, and enjoy fa-boo-lous raids and research. You’ll be surrounded by Halloween spirit as PokéStops and Gyms sport festive décor.
There may be tricks but there’ll also be treats, including additional Candy and Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws; double Candy for hatching Pokémon; and Trainers level 31 and above will receive additional Candy XL for hatching Eggs.
Spooky cuties appearing in the wild will include the following.
- Ekans
- Zubat
- Alolan Meowth
- Gastly
- Haunter
- Spinarak
- Misdreavus
- Poochyena
- Shuppet
- Drifloon
- Litwick
- Phantump
- Sandygast
Go big or gourd home with the following raids.
- One-Star Raids
- Misdreavus
- Shuppet
- Drifloon
- Three-Star Raids
- Gengar
- Sandygast
- Greavard
- Five-Star Raids
- Through October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
- Guzzlord
- Starting October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
- Darkrai
- Through October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
- Mega Raids
- Through October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
- Mega Gengar
- Starting October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
- Mega Banette
- Through October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
Carve out time for research with Timed Research, Paid Timed Research, and Field Research. Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will earn Trainers Poké Balls, encounters with Misdreavus and Phantump, and more. Take on Timed Research—available between October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time—to earn encounters with Ghost-type Pokémon, including Spiritomb. The Ticket of Treats is also available to purchase in the in-game shop for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Trainers who complete the research granted by the Ticket of Treats will earn two Incubators, additional encounters with Phantump, and more.
Happy Halloween, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Celebrate the beginning of a Halloween adventure with Greavard during Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I!
Trainers,
Shed some light on what treats await you in this Halloween adventure. And don’t worry, it’s no trick—Greavard will make its Pokémon GO debut!
The sights and sounds of Pokémon GO’s Halloween celebration will return, including a remix of the Lavender Town music, festive decor, and themed Timed Research. And be on the lookout—plenty of Ghost-type Pokémon will be haunting the wild!
Join us for the first part of a two-part Halloween event in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I
Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Pokémon debuts
Greavard and its Evolution, the Ghost Dog Pokémon Houndstone, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Paid Timed Research
Ghost Pose
Timed Research
Timed Research
Event Bonuses
Field Research task encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete these Field Research tasks to earn rewards such as encounters with Misdreavus and Phantump, Poké Balls, and more!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Five-Star Raids
Mega Raids
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
New avatar items and stickers
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!
Yamask Mask
Cofagrigus Costume
Cofagrigus Head
Phantump Head
Greavard Wig
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
An avatar item and Partner Research with Prime Gaming
As part of this year’s collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming, we’re offering Trainers an extra-spooky Halloween opportunity.
Amazon Prime members can claim Timed Research that grants exciting rewards, including early access to the Greavard Wig avatar item! This Timed Research is available to claim from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. PDT to November 17, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. PST. To receive all the rewards, Trainers must complete the research tasks before December 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PST.
For more information, head over to the Prime Gaming Pokémon GO page.
Pokémon GO Web Store Halloween Bundle
Tantalizing Halloween treats will also be available in the Pokémon GO Web Store, where Trainers can unlock extra goodies for less!
Two Halloween bundles will be available from October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. For $4.99, Trainers will receive 10 Premium Raid Passes, two Star Pieces, and two Lucky Eggs. For $9.99, Trainers will receive 10 Super Incubators, five Incubators, and two Incense. Check out these bundles and other great offers in the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Event bundles
Three Halloween Bundles will be available during this event in the in-game shop!
For 495 PokéCoins, you will get three Remote Raid Passes, one Star Piece, and one Lucky Egg.
For 725 PokéCoins, you will get 10 Premium Raid Passes, two Star Pieces, and two Lucky Eggs.
For 1550 PokéCoins, you will get 10 Super Incubators, five Incubators, and two Incense.
Check out these bundles in the in-game shop!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter Shuppet, Banette, or Greavard!
Ticket of Treats paid Timed Research
You’ll be able to access event-exclusive paid Timed Research as a part of the Ticket of Treats starting October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can purchase the Ticket of Treats in the in-game shop for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*
Complete the research tasks to earn two Incubators, additional encounters with Phantump, and more!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*The Ticket of Treats is a special ticket that provides access to four separate Timed Research opportunities during events in October. Learn more on our blog!
Lavender Town Music
Lavender Town Music
A remix of the Lavender Town music will be playing nightly during this year’s Halloween event. Turn up your in-game sound to feel like you’re taking a stroll through Lavender Town!
You can also listen to the music by checking out this video
Explore with decor
During both parts of the Halloween Event, PokéStops and Gyms will be decorated for the holiday. We hope you enjoy the colorful decor!
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
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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