Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event: Morpeko & Dynamax Gastly debut

As a long-time Pokémon Go enthusiast who has been through countless updates and events, I can confidently say that this year’s Halloween event promises to be one for the books! With its focus on Spiritomb and Morpeko, it seems Niantic is really stepping up their game.


In a recent announcement, Pokemon Go is set to launch the initial stage of their 2024 Halloween event, featuring Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly making their debut within the game for the very first time.

Every October, I always look forward to the spine-tingling events hosted by Niantic within Pokemon Go. These special occasions revolve around all things Halloween, with a particular emphasis on creepy, dark, and ghost-type Pokemons. The associated research missions are also themed accordingly, adding an extra layer of suspense and mystery to my gaming experience.

2024’s Halloween has arrived at last, and Pokemon Go is all geared up for the premiere of Morpeko, the rodent creature from the Galar region!

Gathering all the details for you on the upcoming Halloween 2024 Part 1 event in Pokemon Go! We’ll cover its start date, special features, and much more to keep you in the loop!

Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event dates & times

The first part of the Halloween 2024 celebration kicks off on Tuesday, October 22nd, at 10 a.m., and concludes on Monday, October 28th, 2024, at 10 a.m., according to local time.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event: Morpeko & Dynamax Gastly debut

Morpeko featured attacks

During the upcoming event, Morpeko is set to make its entrance. This quirky mouse-like Pokémon will showcase not one, but two signature moves. One of these attacks will be performed when Morpeko is in its Full Belly Mode, and another during its angry phase.

In its Full Belly Mode, Morpeko learns the Electric-type attack called Aura Wheel. This move packs a punch with 100 power, and it also enhances the attacking prowess of the user by boosting it by one level.

During its Hangry Mode, Morpeko learns the Dark-type Charged Attack called Aura Wheel. This attack possesses a strength of 100, and additionally boosts the attacking power of the user by one level.

Max Battles

At the gathering, Pokemon Go (PoGo) is planning to switch up the Max Battle encounters while also debuting Dynamax Gastly. Remarkably, during the Halloween celebration, both Gastly and Falinks will appear in their radiant versions, a rare sight indeed!

One-Star Max Battles

  • Gastly
  • Grookey
  • Scorbunny
  • Sobble

Three-Star Max Battles

  • Falinks

Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event: Morpeko & Dynamax Gastly debut

Halloween 2024 Part 1 Event Bonuses & new Avatar items

During the spooky event, Pokemon Go players will get access to the following bonuses:

  • 2x Candy for catching Pokemon
  • Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL candy after successful catches with Nice Throws
  • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Umbreon in raids and Shiny Zorua in the wild

New avatar items will be available in the shop as well, focusing on Halloween, Woobat, and Morpeko.

  • Halloween Finery
  • Woobat Top Hat
  • Morpeko Onesie (Full Belly Mode)
  • Morpeko Onesie (Hangry Mode)

Halloween 2024 Part 1 Wild Encounters

Approximately a baker’s dozen of Pokémon will appear in the wild areas, and most of these are accessible in their Shiny versions. However, the mysterious ghost-type dog from Generation 9, Growlithe (Greavard), doesn’t have a Shiny form.

  • Zubat
  • Spinarak
  • Murkrow
  • Misdreavus
  • Shuppet
  • Drifloon
  • Purrloin
  • Female Frillish
  • Zorua
  • Litwick
  • Greavard
  • Sableye
  • Absol

Halloween 2024 Part 1 Raid Encounters

During the Halloween event, both one-star and three-star raids will undergo changes, and there’s a possibility that any participating Pokémon might appear as Shinies.

One-Star Raids

  • Sneasel
  • Sableye
  • Yamask
  • Galarian Yamask

Three-Star Raids

  • Hisuian Typhlosian
  • Umbreon
  • Bombirdier

Free Timed Research

During the Halloween celebration, a fresh Time-bound Research mission will be introduced, centered around Spiritomb and its 108 hidden spirits. Successful participants in this quest can expect unique encounters featuring themed creatures such as Spiritomb and Morpeko.

Trainors must launch the game prior to the conclusion of the event to get their research, yet they have until 8 pm local time on November 3rd to finish it.

Paid Timed Research

At the Halloween 2024 Event Part 1, there are going to be two paid Time-Limited Research quests available. Players should purchase their tickets from the in-game store before November 2nd, 8 PM according to their local time.

By the evening of November 3, 2024 (local time), all tasks associated with each ticket need to be finished, and the corresponding rewards should be collected.

For $5 USD, the rewards include the following:

  • 3x Catch Candy
  • A new Morpeko avatar item
  • Encounters with Pikachu, Froakie, and Rowlet wearing a hat as well as Spiritomb and Morpeko

For just $2 USD, you’ll receive these exciting Pokemon encounters! Each of them can be found in their Shiny form.

  • Pikachu wearing a witch hat
  • Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume
  • Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume
  • Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
  • Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
  • Froakie wearing a Pokemon Halloween costume
  • Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume
  • Rowlet wearing a Pokemon Halloween costume
Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 1 event: Morpeko & Dynamax Gastly debut

Field Research Task Encounters

During the Halloween 2024 celebration, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a themed research focused on events, providing trainers with chances to come across diverse Pokémon.

  • Sableye
  • Scraggy
  • Golett
  • Sandygast
  • Morpeko
  • Nymble
  • Greavard
  • Spiritomb

Other Field Research tasks will give trainers Mega Energy for the following Pokemon:

  • Gengar
  • Houndoom
  • Sableye
  • Banette
  • Absol

You have all the essential information regarding Pokemon Go’s Halloween 2024 Part 1 event. Be sure to keep yourself informed about other ongoing events such as Spotlight Hour, Community Day, and the current lineup of Raid Bosses.

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2024-10-09 22:49