Spooky season arrives in Niantic’s augmented reality universe with ghost-type bonuses, new Pokemon debuts, and boosted shiny encounter rates. Our comprehensive Pokemon GO Halloween 2026 Event Guide details Part 1 raid bosses, Morpeko form-changing mechanics, double candy multipliers, and optimal wild hunting strategies.
Halloween 2026 Event Highlights (Part 1)
- Event Timing: Thursday, October 15 to Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- New Debut: Morpeko makes its Pokemon GO debut with the Form-Changing Aura Wheel charged attack.
- Event Bonuses: 2x Catch Candy, 2x Transfer Candy, and guaranteed Candy XL when catching Pokemon with Nice, Great, or Excellent Throws.
- Legendary Raids: Origin Forme Giratina and Darkrai appear in 5-Star Raids with exclusive signature moves.
Top Halloween Wild Spawns & Shiny Verification Table
Keep your Poke Balls stocked for these high-value ghost and dark encounters featuring boosted shiny probabilities:
| Pokemon | Typing | Costume Variant | Shiny Status | PvP / PvE Viability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeko | Electric / Dark | Standard Debut | Shiny Locked | Great League Core Pick |
| Gengar | Ghost / Poison | Spooky Festival Hat | Shiny Available | Mega Gengar PvE Raids |
| Spiritomb | Ghost / Dark | Special Research | Boosted Shiny (1/64) | Rare Trophy Collectible |
| Litwick | Ghost / Fire | Wild High Density | Shiny Available | Chandelure Fire/Ghost Raid DPS |
| Phantump | Ghost / Grass | Wild Spawns | Shiny Available | Trevenant Great/Ultra League |
How Morpeko’s Form Changing Operates in Combat
Unlike standard static forms, Morpeko switches between Full Belly Mode (Electric typing) and Hangry Mode (Dark typing) each time it executes its signature Charged Attack, Aura Wheel. This introduces unprecedented mindgames into Great League battles, forcing opponents to respect alternating elemental typings.
Therefore, stock up on Silver Pinap Berries and Mega Evolve a Ghost or Dark-type Pokemon (like Mega Tyranitar or Mega Banette) to maximize your candy generation throughout the event.
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