Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event: Shiny Zorua debut, new costumed Pokemon

Philip Trahan
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Pokemon Go has announced the Halloween 2023 Part 2 event, which features brand-new costumed Pokemon, the debut of Shiny Zorua, and much more. Here’s everything trainers need to know about Part 2 of this spooky event.

Pokemon Go’s Fall celebration events are in full swing, with the conclusion of the Harvest Festival 2023 event and the continuation of the Halloween 2023 Part 1 event.

With the Part 1 event set to end on October 26, 2023, at 10 AM local time, Niantic has already given fans a glimpse at what they can expect for the second half of the event.

Let’s break down everything new coming in the Halloween 2023 Part 2 event, including when it starts, the new Pokemon debuts, wild spawns, and much more.

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Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event start & end date

The Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event will begin on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10 AM local time and will end on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8 PM local time.

That means players will have only six days to experience this event.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Pokemon debuts

During the Halloween 2023 Part 2 event, trainers can find Shiny Zorua in the wild for the first time ever. Zorua disguises itself as your Buddy Pokemon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Additionally, two new costumed Pokemon will make their debut:

  • Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
  • Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume

Trainers will also be able to catch costumed Pokemon from past Halloween events.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Wild Encounters

Here are the Pokemon that will spawn during the Halloween 2023 Part 2 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*

Pokemon marked with an * may appear as shiny

Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Field Research task encounters

During the event, you’ll have the chance to complete Field Research tasks to encounter various Pokemon.

  • Mismagius
  • Galarian Yamask*
  • Phantump*
  • Greavard

Pokemon marked with an * may appear as shiny

Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Raid spawns

Here are the Pokemon that will hatch from Raid eggs during the event:

One-Star Raids

  • Gastly*
  • Misdreavus*
  • Phantump*

Three-Star Raids

  • Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume*

Five-Star Raids

  • Darkrai*

Mega Raids

  • Mega Bannette*

Pokemon marked with an * may appear as shiny

Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Timed Research

Two new Timed Research quests will be available from October 19 at 10 AM to October 31 at 8 PM local time.

One event will challenge players with complete tasks to earn encounters with Halloween-themed Pokemon like Zorua, Phantump, and various costumed Pokemon.

The other Part 2 Timed Research quest will be focused on Spiritomb. Trainers can earn a Spiritomb encounter by completing the research tasks listed as part of the event.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 Event bonuses

The Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event will come with various bonuses for players throughout its duration:

  • Additional Candy for successfully 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.
  • Costumed Pokemon have a chance to give additional Candy when caught.
  • On October 31, costumed Pokemon will have a rare chance to give Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when caught.

There’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event! Check out our other handy Pokemon Go guides below:

Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | All upcoming Spotlight Hours | Current Raid bosses | Arlo counters guide | Cliff counters guide | Giovanni counters guide | Sierra counters guide | Grunt counters guide | How to catch a Ditto | What are Strange Eggs? | How to get Remote Raid Passes | Fastest way to get Best Buddy status | Pokemon Go catching tips

About The Author

Philip is a Staff Writer at Dexerto based in Louisiana, with expertise in Pokemon, Apex Legends, and general gaming industry news. His first job in the games industry was as a reviewer with NintendoEverything.com while attending college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication focusing on Multimedia Journalism, he worked with GameRant.com for nearly two years before joining Dexerto. When he's not writing he's usually tearing through some 80+ hour JRPG. You can contact him at philip.trahan@dexerto.com.