Halloween in Pokemon GO means that plenty of Pokemon have got spooky costumes. You’ll definitely want to catch all of these!
Every year, Pokemon GO celebrates the scariest holiday with an in-game event featuring a load of new content as well as costumed Pokemon.
The 2022 Pokemon GO Halloween event has a variety of costumed Pokemon to catch, both old and new. Here’s how you can get them all.
All Costumed Pokemon in 2022 Pokemon GO Halloween Event
There are 8 different costumed Pokemon that players can catch during part 2 of the 2022 Pokemon GO Halloween event, from October 27 – November 1. They are:
- Vulpix (Spooky Festival)
- Ninetails (Spooky Festival)
- Gengar (Spooky Festival)
- Pumpkaboo (Spooky Festival)
- Gourgeist (Spooky Festival)
- Pikachu (Halloween Mischief)
- Piplup (Halloween Mischief)
- Drifblim (Halloween Mischief)
Each of these will be able to catch from October 20 to November 1, 2022. However, you’ll also need to know how to catch each of these costumed Pokemon.
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How to Catch Every 2022 Halloween Costumed Pokemon
There are a number of different ways to catch costumed Pokemon during the 2022 Halloween event. They are:
- Catch the wild Pokemon wearing spooky outfits during the 2022 Halloween event
- Beat the Costumed Pokemon in Raids
- Complete event Field Research Tasks
However, it is worth noting that not every Pokemon can be caught with each of these methods. Here are the methods to catch each of the costumed Pokemon:
| Pokemon | Image | Can it be Shiny? | How to Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooky Festival Vulpix |  | Yes | Wild Encounter Field Research Task |
| Spooky Festival Ninetails |  | Yes | Evolve Spooky Festival Vulpix |
| Spooky Festival Gengar |  | Yes | Defeat it in a 3-Star Raid |
| Spooky Festival Pumpkaboo |  | Yes | Wild Encounter |
| Spooky Festival Gourgeist |  | Yes | Evolve a Spooky Festival Gourgeist |
| Halloween Mischief Pikachu |  | Yes | Wild encounter |
| Halloween Mischief Piplup |  | Yes | Wild encounter |
| Halloween Mischief Drifblim |  | Yes | Defeat it in a 3-Star Raid |
If you want to get your hands on a costumed Ninetails or Gourgeist in Pokemon GO’s Halloween event, you’ll need plenty of Candy. Here’s how to boost the Candy you earn in Pokemon GO.
Also, as the shiny versions of these costumed Pokemon are in the game, you’ll want to know how rare they are. Here are the odds of catching shiny Pokemon in Pokemon GO.
Finally, don’t forget to use Berries to increase your chances of catching these Pokemon. Each Berry has a unique effect and you’ll want to use one to make sure these Pokemon don’t escape.
