Pokémon Go Halloween 2023 Part 1 event guide, research quest steps

Halloween 2023 It is two part event. Pokémon Go, with the first half offering a number of quests and two new debut Pokémon.

For all players, there are two quests to complete — the main “Halloween Timed Research” as outlined on this page, and the annual return of Spiritomb in “Spiritomb Limited Research”.

As well as these, there’s also paid Timed Research (which has yet to be released at the time of writing) which will be for $5 (or the equivalent in local currency).

This year’s Halloween event also sees the debut of Gen 9’s Greavard and Houndstone, alongside a refresh of wild spawns, raid encounters and 7km eggs. There’s plenty to sink your teeth into!

“Halloween Timed Research” quest steps

This quest is open to all players and needs to be completed on or before Tuesday, October 31, 8pm local time.

Step 1

• Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
• Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon (1,500 XP)
• Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)

You can also get Rewards: Greavard encounter, 25 Poké Balls, 1,000 Stardust

Step 2

• Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon* (1,000 Stardust)
• Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon (2,000 XP)
• Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon (1,500 Stardust)
• Catch 20 Ghost-type Pokémon (3 Pinap Berries)

You can also get Rewards: Greavard encounter, 20 Great Balls, 1,000 Stardust

The third step

• Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon (2,000 Stardust)
• Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon (2,000 XP)
• Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon (2,000 Stardust)

You can also get Rewards: Greavard encounter, 5 Ultra Balls, 3 Pinap Berries

* This is bugged for some players, with the quest steps either showing the wrong research or it not working as intended. The solution is (per ptmcmahon’s post on Reddit), to snap a photo of your ghost-type to proceed.

Note that the “Spiritomb Limited Research” — also available for all players — also has the same deadline of Oct. 31.

Image: Niantic / The Pokémon Company via Polygon

“Halloween Part 1” Field Research Tasks

You will encounter the following Field Research from spinning PokéStops. Although they are only available during the event, you can complete them afterward by keeping them in your quests log.

• Evolve a Ghost-type Pokémon (Pumpkaboo encounter)
• Take 5 Amazing Throws (Misdreavus encounter)
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (Phantump encounter)

“Halloween Part 1” wild spawns

The following are likely to occur more often during the event:

• Alolan Meowth
• Drifloon
• Ekans
• Gastly
• Haunter
• Litwick
• Misdreavus
• Phantump, the shiny new debut for Halloween
• Poochyena
• Sandygast
• Shuppet
• Spinarak
• Zubat

Here’s our first look at Phantump in Pokémon Go:

‘Halloween Part 1’ raid line-up

The following Pokémon will appear in raids for the duration of the event:

‘Halloween Part 1’ egg line-up

It is possible to find the following Pokemon in eggs at 7km for the duration:

• Galarian Yamask
• Munchlax
• Riolu

‘Halloween Part 1’ times, dates and event bonuses

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The “Halloween Part 1” event runs between The dates are Thursday, October 19 through Thursday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m..

In addition to the changes above regarding spawns, Field Research and other bonuses, these changes will also be in effect up until the event’s end:

• Additional Candy and Candy XL for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
• Double Candy and Candy XL additional for hatching egg.
• The in-game map will have a Halloween makeover, with PokéStops adorned with pumpkins, and orange leaves coating green spaces and parks.
• There are new Avatar Items around Cofagrigus and Greavard, as well as Yamask.

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Music from Lavender Town will be played in the game throughout this event. If you prefer not to turn on your in-game audio, here’s a preview.

• This is part 3 of an ongoing Ticket of Treats Paid Research.
• PokéStop Showcase focused on Shuppet, Banette, and Greavard.
• Niantic’s webstore and in-game shop now offer new bundles.

And if you were wondering, yes, there is a “Part 2” — and it begins as soon as “Part 1” ends on Thursday, Oct. 26.