Pokemon GO Halloween Event 2026 - Dates, New Costumes, Shiny List and Full Spawns

The Pokemon GO Halloween event 2026 runs in two parts from October 27 to November 5. It brings three new costumed Pokemon, a Shiny Greavard debut, and a Super Max upgrade for Mega Sableye. Below you will find the exact dates, every confirmed spawn, raid boss, shiny, and GO Pass bonus across both parts. Let's follow LDShop and see everything this year's spooky season has in store.

 

Halloween Event 2026 Dates and Times

Phase	Starts	Ends
Halloween 2026 Part I	Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. local time	Sunday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. local time
Halloween 2026 Part II	Sunday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. local time	Thursday, November 5, 8:00 p.m. local time
GO Pass: Halloween 2026	Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. local time	Thursday, November 5, 8:00 p.m. local time
GO Pass reward claim deadline		Saturday, November 7, 8:00 p.m. local time

Halloween night, October 31, falls inside Part I. Part II starts at the exact moment Part I ends, so there is no gap between the two.

 

What's New in the Halloween Event 2026

• Three new costumed Pokemon: Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow. All three can be Shiny from day one.
• Shiny Greavard debut: Available for the first time in Part II.
• Mega Sableye Super Max Level: Unlocks the new Charged Attack Night Shade+.
• Trick or Treat surprises: New tappable rewards in the wild during Part I.
• GO Pass bonuses: Up to 3x catch Candy and 3x catch Stardust.

 

New Costume Pokemon in the Halloween 2026 Event

Costumed Pokemon	Where to Find	Available During	Shiny
Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet	One-star raids	Part I and Part II	Yes
Zubat wearing a top hat	Wild encounters	Part I	Yes
Sinistea wearing a bow	One-star raids	Part I and Part II	Yes

These costumes are based on the Halloween plushies sold at the Pokémon Center. Zubat is the easiest to collect because it spawns in the wild. It only appears in the Part I spawn list, though, so you have just five days for it. Pikachu and Sinistea stay in raids for all nine days. You can check our raid schedule to see which higher-tier bosses run alongside them.

 

Pokemon GO Halloween 2026 Part 1 Full Spawn List

Wild Encounters

• Zubat wearing a top hat
• Duskull
• Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
• Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume (rare)

More event-themed spawns may appear beyond this list.

One-Star Raids

• Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet
• Sinistea wearing a bow

Trick or Treat Rewards

Mischievous Pokemon leave spooky surprises in the wild. Tap them for a chance at:

• Encounters with event-themed Pokemon
• Pikachu Candy, Zubat Candy, or Sinistea Candy
• Rare Candy, if you are lucky

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks reward encounters with event-themed Pokemon. The exact tasks have not been revealed yet.

 

Halloween Event Part 2 Full Spawn List

Wild Encounters

• Litwick
• Rowlet wearing a Pokemon Halloween costume
• Greavard
• Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume (rare)

One-Star Raids

• Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet
• Sinistea wearing a bow

Greavard Sources

You can find Greavard in the wild, through GO Pass rewards, and through Field Research tasks. Having three sources gives Part II much better odds for shiny hunters than the wild spawn list alone suggests.

 

Pokemon GO Halloween 2026 Shiny Checklist

Every Pokemon below can be Shiny. We added the source and phase so you can plan your hunt.

Pokemon	Source	Part	Shiny Status
Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet	One-star raids	I and II	New debut
Zubat wearing a top hat	Wild	I	New debut
Sinistea wearing a bow	One-star raids	I and II	New debut
Greavard	Wild, GO Pass, Field Research	II	New debut
Houndstone	Evolve Greavard (50 Candy)	II	New debut
Duskull	Wild	I	Returning
Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume	Wild	I	Returning
Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume	Wild (rare)	I	Returning
Litwick	Wild	II	Returning
Rowlet wearing a Pokemon Halloween costume	Wild	II	Returning
Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume	Wild (rare)	II	Returning

That makes five brand new Shiny forms across the event. Shiny Houndstone is easy to overlook. Evolving a Shiny Greavard is the only way to get it.

Also note that the costumed Piplup cannot evolve. Do not spend Candy expecting a costumed Empoleon. If you enjoy collecting themed Pikachu, our Pokemon Horizons celebration event guide covers another event worth a look.

 

Mega Sableye Super Max Level and Night Shade+

From Part II onward, Mega Sableye can reach Super Max Level for the first time. At this level, it learns an extra Charged Attack, Night Shade+, while Mega Evolved.

Battle Mode	Night Shade+ Base Power
Trainer Battles	55
Raid Battles	160

 

Requirements to unlock Super Max:

• Your Sableye must reach Max Mega Level first.
• Mega Evolving alone will not raise it further.
• You must spend Sableye Mega Energy to power it up.

Night Shade+ also gets stronger as the Mega Level rises. If you plan to chase this, start stockpiling Sableye Mega Energy before November 1. To see how Mega Sableye compares with other top picks, check our tier list for 2026.

 

Halloween 2026 GO Pass Bonuses and Rewards

The free GO Pass arrives automatically on October 27 and covers both parts of the event. If you are new to the system, our GO Pass guide explains how GO Points and ranks work.

Milestone	Free GO Pass	GO Pass Deluxe
Tier 1 (Rank 10)	2x catch Candy	3x catch Candy
Tier 2 (Rank 20)	2x catch Stardust	3x catch Stardust

Free track rewards: event-themed encounters, event Pokemon Candy, Rare Candy, and Ultra Balls.

Deluxe track rewards: extra event encounters, Patissier Top, Patissier Pants, Rare Candy XL, and Premium Battle Passes.

Purchase Option	Price	Web Store Gift With Purchase
GO Pass Deluxe	US$7.99	10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 5 Max Potions, 1 Premium Battle Pass
GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks	US$9.99	10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 5 Max Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes
GO Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks Ultra Box	Web exclusive	20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 5 Premium Battle Passes

The +10 Ranks option puts you at Rank 11 instantly, which unlocks the Candy bonus right away. Prices may vary by region. If you also plan to grab extra Raid Passes, Star Pieces, or the new Gothic outfits, a Pokemon GO top up keeps your PokéCoin balance ready before the event starts. The best platform to make the top-up is LDShop, it lets players top up for less and it is a great way to save money.

 

Halloween Shop Items, Stickers, Music and Decor

• New avatar items: Gothic Skirt Set, Gothic Shorts Set, Gothic Socks, and Gothic Boots. These stay in the shop after the event.
• Stickers: Earn them from PokéStops and Gifts, or buy them in the shop.
• Lavender Town music: A remix plays nightly during the event.
• Halloween decor: PokéStops, Gyms, and encounter screens get themed decorations in both parts.

Seasonal touches like these are a big part of why holiday events feel special. If you liked the celebration rewards earlier this year, our 10th anniversary event guide is worth revisiting.

 

Quick Tips for the Halloween Event

• Push to Rank 20 early. Then pair the Stardust bonus with a Star Piece during your longest play session.
• Tap every Trick or Treat surprise. It is one of the few free sources of Rare Candy.
• Use your daily free Raid Pass on costume raids for all nine days.
• Prioritize Zubat during Part I, since it leaves the wild pool after November 1.
• Claim all GO Pass rewards before November 7 at 8:00 p.m.

 

Conclusion

The Pokemon GO Halloween event 2026 packs five new Shiny forms, three fresh costumes, and a real power boost for Mega Sableye into nine days. Part I is the bigger half, with the costume debuts and Trick or Treat rewards. Part II is short but brings the long-awaited Shiny Greavard. Keep this list handy, plan your raids and Star Pieces around the dates above, and you will finish the season with a complete spooky collection.