Get ready, Trainers! A ghostly remix of the iconic Lavender Town theme is haunting Pokémon GO tonight, alongside brand-new costumed Pokémon, including a free hat-and-capelet Pikachu, as Halloween Part I officially kicks off! Dive into all the spooky details right here.
Three New Costumes Haunting Your Pokedex!
This year’s Pokémon GO Halloween event is serving up a trio of fresh, frightful fashion statements, and yes, all of them can be shiny! Prepare your Poké Balls for:
- Pikachu (Hat and Capelet): Our beloved mascot dons a delightfully eerie ensemble, available through one-star raids and a free Timed Research that auto-completes, granting you 6 Rare Candy to boot!
- Zubat (Top Hat): The original Kanto cave dweller upgrades its nocturnal look with a dapper top hat, appearing in the wild. A true gentleman of the night!
- Sinistea (Bow): This Ghost-type teacup from Galar gets an adorable bow, making it even more of a must-have for any haunted tea party. Find it brewing in one-star raids.
Keep an eye out for returning favorites like Halloween Mischief Piplup and the elusive Halloween Mischief Drifblim, plus wild Duskull. Trick or Treat surprises in the wild might even land you an encounter with these costumed cuties or some extra Rare Candy!
Lavender Town’s Eerie Melody Echoes Nightly
Prepare for goosebumps! The most atmospheric update this season is undoubtedly the haunting remix of the classic Lavender Town theme, which will play every night during Halloween Part I. For anime fans, this is the track that brings back memories of Ash’s first encounter with Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar in the spooky Pokémon Tower. This iconic melody sets a chillingly perfect tone, transforming PokeStops, Gyms, and encounter screens with eerie Halloween decorations.
Gothic Glamour for Trainers & Exclusive GO Pass Swag
Your Trainer deserves to look their best for the ghastly festivities! The in-game shop is stocked with new gothic threads, including a Gothic Skirt Set, Gothic Shorts Set, Gothic Socks, and Gothic Boots, alongside brand-new Halloween stickers. For the truly dedicated, the GO Pass Deluxe offers exclusive access to the Patissier Top and Pants, adding a touch of sophisticated charm to your spooky style.
Don’t Miss a Ghastly Beat: Your Full Spooky Season Schedule!
The Halloween action is split into two epic parts, ensuring a continuous stream of thrills and chills!
- Halloween Part I: Tuesday, October 27, 10 a.m. local time – Sunday, November 1, 10 a.m. local time. Remember to claim your free Pikachu Timed Research before it vanishes!
- Mega Chandelure Debut: Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, during the Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day.
- Halloween Part II: Sunday, November 1 – Thursday, November 5. This segment introduces Shiny Greavard (the adorable Ghost-type puppy from Scarlet and Violet), a costumed Rowlet, and a rare Spooky Festival Gengar! Part II also brings its own free Timed Research for 6 more Rare Candy and an encounter with the bow-wearing Sinistea.
Quick Info Card: Pokémon GO Halloween 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Title | Pokémon GO Halloween Part I & II |
| Developer | Scopely |
| Platform | iOS, Android (Pokémon GO App) |
| Event Duration | October 27 – November 5, 2026 (Part I: Oct 27-Nov 1, Part II: Nov 1-Nov 5) |
Visual Vibes
The aesthetic for this year’s Halloween event is a delightful blend of classic spooky charm and whimsical goth, perfectly balancing the franchise’s playful side with its eerie undercurrents. Pikachu, dapper in its capelet and hat, offers a ‘storybook phantom’ aesthetic, while Zubat’s top hat adds a touch of ‘Victorian gentleman’ to its vampiric nature. Sinistea, already a haunted teacup, gets an adorable bow, elevating its ‘cursed antique’ appeal to ‘haunted tea party chic’. Coupled with the haunting decorations and the spine-tingling Lavender Town remix, the entire experience paints a picture of a world where every corner holds a delightful, yet slightly sinister, surprise.
Why We’re Hyped!
The community is absolutely buzzing! The promise of a free costumed Pikachu, plus the chase for the top-hatted Zubat and bow-wearing Sinistea (especially their shinies!), has everyone revved up. But the real game-changer is the Lavender Town music — it’s a nostalgia bomb wrapped in a spooky blanket, bringing a genuinely atmospheric dread that fans have craved since their first steps into the Pokémon Tower. And let’s be real, who doesn’t want to strut around in those new gothic Trainer outfits? This isn’t just an event; it’s a full-blown immersive Halloween celebration that perfectly captures the spirit of the season with a Pokémon twist. Get ready to haunt some raids!
Which costume are you hunting for first, the hat and capelet Pikachu or the bow-wearing Sinistea? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
