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Pokemon Go has been introducing new events left and right, adding to the excitement of Halloween. While the Harvest Festival 2023 has concluded, Pokemon Go’s Halloween Part 1 continues. But along with it, Niantic has also introduced Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2, which comes with a series of new items and a new Pokemon.
This October, get ready to catch new and interesting Halloween-themed Pokemon. The much awaited shiny version of Zorua is also here! So we can definitely say that trainers are in for a ride this Halloween. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the intricacies of Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2.
Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Date and Time
The special event will commence with the end of the first part of Pokemon Go Halloween celebrations. It will begin on 26th October 2023, Thursday at 10 AM local time and end on 31st October 2023 at 8 PM local time.
Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Themed Pokemon
During this event, players can catch a glimpse of the shiny version of Zorua for the first time. It disguises itself as a buddy Pokemon and can mostly be found in the wild. Other than that, there are two Halloween-themed Pokemon that players can catch:
Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume (debut)
Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume (debut)
Other costumed Pokemon in this event are:
Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Pokemon Go Halloween Part 2 Researches
The event is also introducing exciting content for both Field Research as well as Timed Research.
Field Research Tasks
After completing the Field Research, you will be able to encounter the following Pokemon:
Mismagius
Galarian Yamask*
Phantump*
Greavard
Timed Research
Pokemon Go has launched two timed research on 19th October 2023 which will run till 31st October 2023. In the first half of the event, players will have to complete tasks to encounter Pokemon introduced for Halloween, as well as Zorua, Stardust etc.
During the second half, the research will focus on Spiritomb and its shiny version on a rare chance. Upon successful completion, players can also earn encounters with other ghost-type Pokemon.
Pokemon Go Halloween Part 2 Wild Encounters
The following is the list of Pokemon that will be roaming around in the wild during the Halloween event:
Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume*
Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume*
Murkrow*
Misdreavus*
Sableye*
Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume*
Drifloon*
Zorua*
Fennekin
Phantump*
Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume*
Noibat*
Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume*
(Note that Pokemon with a * sign may also appear in its shiny version)
Pokemon Go Halloween Part 2 Raid Spawns
While players will be participating in raids, they also have a chance to capture certain Pokemon that will be available through it. The list is as follows:
One-Star Raids
Gastly*
Misdreavus*
Phantump*
Three-Star Raids
Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume*
Five-Star Raids
Darkrai*
Mega Raids
Mega Bannette*
(Note that Pokemon with a * sign may also appear in its shiny version)
Pokemon Go Halloween Part 2 Bonuses
Lastly, let us take a look at all the Halloween goodies that you can acquire during this event.
Additional Candy upon catching Pokemon with either Nice Throws, Great Throws, or Excellent Throws.
Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokemon with either Nice Throws, Great Throws, or Excellent Throws.
Chance to acquire Additional Candy upon catching a costumed Pokemon.
On 31st October, costumed Pokemon will have a rare chance to give Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when caught.
This is pretty much everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event!
