The Halloween event 2022 in Pokémon GO is approaching. But what content can you expect? We at MeinMMO have looked into what information is already known about this event and what leaks have been found.
What kind of event is this? Every year, Pokémon GO hosts a Halloween event, bringing a lot of spooky monsters into the game. For this reason, Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon spawn predominantly during this time of the year. There will be such an event again in 2022.
Niantic is currently keeping the specific content under wraps, so not much is known yet. However, the Pokéminers, a group of data miners, have already discovered initial hints in the game code that could indicate the content of the Halloween event. We at MeinMMO have summarized what is known or suspected about the content for you.
When is the Halloween event? The Halloween event starts on October 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until November 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time.
What spawns will the Halloween event 2022 bring?
So far, relatively little is officially known about the specific spawns of the Halloween event. Only the first raid bosses and the content of the spotlight hour on October 25, 2022, have already been released by Niantic.
However, there are also a few leaks from the Pokéminers that could indicate possible new Halloween Pokémon. We have compiled everything that is already known or suspected about the spawns here for you.
Raid bosses for the Halloween event
Level 5 Raids: Just in time for the start of the Halloween event, the raid boss in Pokémon GO will change. From then on, Giratina can be found in the level 5 raids. Until October 27, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon in its altered form and afterwards until November 8 in its originating form. With a bit of luck, you can catch both forms as Shiny as well.
Mega Raids: There is also supposed to be a new Pokémon in Mega Raids. However, Niantic is currently keeping it a secret. The Pokéminers made an interesting discovery in August that could give hints about the raid boss. Three new Mega evolutions have been found in the game code.
One of them is Mega Gardevoir, which has been found in Mega Raids by now. The other two monsters are Mega Sableye and Mega Banette. Both monsters would thematically fit perfectly with the Halloween event.
Sableye is part of the Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon in the game. Banette is the evolution of Shuppet. Both are typical representatives of the Halloween event year after year and are therefore candidates for a release in the Mega Raids.
These Pokémon could be waiting for you at the Halloween event
Spotlight Hour: During the Halloween event, a special spotlight hour will take place. In this, you can encounter the Ghost Pokémon Shuppet, which comes from the 3rd generation of games. It is one of the typical spawns around the spooky time of the year. Shuppet was already part of the Halloween event in the previous years.
The spotlight hour will also be rounded off with an XP bonus and a special surprise related to your buddy. What that will be remains to be seen.
Wild spawns
Just like with the Mega Raids, nothing more specific is known about the wild spawns yet. However, based on experience, you will likely encounter a lot of Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon again. And also a few Psychic-type Pokémon will be seen.
Besides Shuppet and Sableye, Nebulak, Traunfugil, Makabja, Skunkapuh, Zubat, Kramurx, and Lichtel are particularly popular representatives of the Halloween event year after year. For this reason, the chances are good that you will be able to catch them again this year. However, some new monsters are also already speculated.
Mimikyu: In addition, trainers hope that the Ghost and Fairy-type Pokémon Mimikyu will finally make its debut in the game. A reason for this speculation was given by Niantic in July itself. On the occasion of its 6th anniversary, they released a new image featuring Mimikyu.
In the past, such images often provided the first hints about which monsters could be coming to the game next. Since Mimikyu also has the appropriate typing, many players speculate about a release during this year’s Halloween event.
What the anniversary image looks like and which new monsters might be hiding there, you can see in the following article:
Zorua: Another monster that some players wish for a Halloween debut is Zorua. The Pokémon is of the Dark type and comes from the 5th generation of games. It can evolve into Zoroark. Similar to Ditto, Zorua can also change its form and thus deceive other monsters and trainers.
Due to its type, it could also fit perfectly with the Halloween event. Additionally, the Pokéminers have discovered a possible hint for a release in one of their recent code searches. A new background described as “Zorua ‘Ditto encounter'” has been added (via reddit.com).
But those are still just speculations. Whether the usual monsters will be part of this year and whether Mimikyu, Zorua, or other new Pokémon will debut at this event remains to be seen.
Costumed Pokémon: A tradition that has been maintained for many years is Halloween Pikachu. This Electric-type Pokémon dresses up on the occasion of this special event for you. Last year, it wore a prank costume and the year before it wore a Mimikyu costume.
For sure, the tradition of dressed-up Pikachu will continue in 2022. However, it cannot yet be said with certainty what costume it will wear and if other costumed monsters will be introduced.
What bonuses & special features could there be?
Bonuses: The Halloween event is usually celebrated quite grandly in Pokémon GO. In recent years, you could enjoy not only countless monsters but also some bonuses. Especially various candy bonuses were in the spotlight.
Niantic is currently keeping the bonuses for this year under wraps, but a look at the Spotlight hours in October may give a small hint of what you might expect. In the weeks to come, only XP and Stardust bonuses are on the agenda for this short event.
Since you cannot find the candy bonuses for catching and sending here, it could mean that you will be able to farm a lot of candies for the Halloween event again this year.
New graphics in the game: In addition to the discovery of a special background for Zorua, the Pokéminers have found other graphics related to the Halloween event. These depict various effects for the sky and different pumpkin lanterns.
This suggests that the graphics in the game will be thematically adjusted for the event, creating an even spookier environment.
A user has now processed the graphics into a map. This is what Pokémon GO could look like for Halloween 2022.
What you should keep in mind: As with all findings from the Pokéminers, this is also leaks and not official information from the developers. Niantic can still change these data in the game code or decide against a release.
What do you think of the current outlook for this year’s Halloween event? Are you also hoping that Mimikyu and Zorua will be in the game soon? And what Pokémon and bonuses do you wish for at the event? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers on this topic.
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