Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 event Part 2: New Costumes, Special & Timed Research, more

❘ Published: 2022-10-27T13:14:00

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Pokemon Go has kicked off Halloween 2022 Part 2 for the event. Fans will be able to catch costumed Pokemon, battle Mega Banette, and complete Special and Timed Research tasks. Here is everything you need to know.

Pokemon Go fans are currently deep in the Season of Light, and they are about to start part 1 of the 2022 Halloween event. This first portion of the event debuts Shiny Noibat, as well as the creepy Mega Banette. Additionally, from October 20 through November 1, fans will also be able to battle and catch Origin Forme Giratina.

And now, to continue the Halloween fun, the second part of the 2022 event has been released.

Below is everything we know about the times, dates, and Pokemon spawns for part 2 of the Halloween 2022 event.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 dates & times

According to the blog post shared on Pokemon Go Live, part 2 of the Halloween 2022 event will take place from October 27, 2022 at 10 AM local time through November 1, 2022 at 10 AM local time.

Pokemon Go debuts Mega Banette

This is directly after the time frames for the first part of the event, which will be happening from October 20 through October 27.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 costume debuts

A number of Pokemon are getting spooky, Halloween costume reveals. Below are all the new Halloween-themed species.

Vulpix* wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Ninetales wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Gengar* wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Pumpkaboo* wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Gourgeist wearing a Spooky Festival costume

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs:

Yamask*
Galarian Yamask*
Phantump
Golett
Noibat*

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 Wild encounters

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Halloween 2022 Part 2 event:

Pikachu* wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
Vulpix* wearing a Spooky Festival costume
Zubat*
Haunter*
Spinarak*
Murkrow*
Misdreavus*
Sableye*
Shuppet*
Dusclops
Piplup* wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
Yamask*
Golett
Phantump
Pumpkaboo* wearing a Spooky Festival costume

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny.

One-Star Raids:

Sableye*
Purrloin
Yamask*
Galarian Yamask*
Phantump

Three-Star Raids:

Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume*
Umbreon
Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
Drapion

Five-Star Raids:

Altered Forme Giratina*

Origin Forme Giratina will be available from Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and will know Shadow Force as its featured attack.

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 event bonuses

Completing Field Research tasks will give players a chance to encounter the following Pokemon:

Shuppet*
Duskull*
Yamask*
Galarian Yamask*
Phantum

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny

Players can earn Gengar Mega Energy and Absol Mega Energy for completing certian Field Research tasks.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 Timed Research

In addition to Raid battles and Wild Encounters, players will also have the opportunity to purchase two Timed Research Tickets throughout the event.

$1 Timed Research Ticket – Will grant the players Timed Research featureing encounters with Yamask.
$5 Timed Research Ticket – Will grant players Timed Research featuring increased Candy bonuses, additional Halloween-themed tasks, and an avatar item. This includes the Halloween 2022 Pumpkaboo Lantern pose.

It is important to note that these Pokemon Go timed research tasks will expire on November 1, 2022 at 10 AM local time. Players must also purchase both tickets to get both Timed Research tasks bundles.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part 2 Special Research

The Halloween 2022 Part 2 event will also include a Special Research with Rhi and Professor Willow. Players will be able to help the two learn more about Yamask and Galarian Yamask.

Players can claim this Special Research from Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10 AM to Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 10 AM local time.

According to the information provided about the Special Research, players will also see the debut of Shiny Galarian Yamask, making it possible to find both versions in the rare, alternate coloration.

That’s everything you need to know about the Evolving Stars event. While you’re here, check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides: