Pokémon GO has just revealed its plans for Halloween 2025. As always, it has exciting treats for all fans around the world. The event will also be a two-part celebration. But developer Niantic has only shared details of the first part so far. In particular, part one is full of spooky content. There will be new Pokémon and limited-time bonuses. Likewise, players can find festive decorations and music.
Two New Pokémon Come on Halloween 2025
According to Niantic Incorporated, this year’s event adds Poltchageist and Sinistcha. These characters are called the Matcha Pokémon. They are Ghost-and-Grass type. It is also the first time these creatures show up in the mobile title.
Likewise, players can turn Poltchageist into Sinistcha. All they have to do is use 50 Poltchageist Candy. On top of that, Halloween 2025 gives trainers a chance to face Shiny Sinistea. They can find it during raids or in the wild.
GO Pass: Halloween 2025 Exclusive Bonuses
The Pokémon GO team said that bonus rewards await players in the event. To unlock, they have to buy the GO: Pass: Halloween 2025 or the GO Pass Deluxe. The rewards also come in a tiered system:
First Tier
- 2× Catch Candy (3× Catch Candy with GO Pass Deluxe)
Second Tier
- Higher chance for Trainers level 31 and above to get Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
Third Tier
- 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon, with higher XL Candy odds for level 31 players
- 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon, with even higher XL Candy chances for level 31 players using the GO Pass Deluxe.
At the same time, Niantic said that the following rewards are available to Deluxe users:
- Candy XL
- More encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Premium Battle Passes
- Rare Candy XL
- Teatime Pose
Wild Spawns, Raids, and Shadow Battles
In Halloween 2025, players can also expect wild encounters with other Pokémon, said Niantic Incorporated. These are Greavard, Hisuian Zorua, Zorua, and more. Lucky trainers even have the chance to encounter shiny ones.
Similarly, different Raids bring more characters. Plus, this raises the chance of seeing a Shiny Sinistea.
- One-Star Raids: Galarian Yamask, Poltchageist, Sinistea
- Three-Star Raids: Alolan Marowak, Hisuian Samurott, Hisuian Typhlosion
- Shadow Raids: Shadow Phantump, Shadow Yamask
Field Research and Other Treats
Based on the official announcement, there will be an event-themed Field Research. Also, players can earn Mega Energy for some Pokémon after completing particular tasks.
At the same time, the upcoming event adds avatar items and stickers. In the same way, the developers included a new version of the Lavender Town music. And to round things up, the game will also feature themed decorations.
Availability
Pokémon GO Halloween 2025 Part 1 starts on October 21 (10:00 a.m.) to October 27 (10:00 a.m.) local time.
