Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 2 event: Gigantamax Gengar debut & Field Research
Pokemon Go has just announced what’s to come in the second installment of the game’s 2024 Halloween event, including the debut of Gigantamax Gengar.
As is tradition, in-game events for Halloween 2024 are themed aroundGhostandDark-type‘mons, but that doesn’t mean those not belonging to either type will be left out. Special suitably-themed, costumed versions of Vulpix, Pichu, and Froakie will also be up for grabs for the event’s duration alongside numerous event bonuses.
Here’s everything we know about the Halloween 2024 Part 2 event in Pokemon Go, including when it starts, what it features, and more.
Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 2 event dates & times
The Halloween 2024 Part 2 eventbegins Monday, October 28, at 10 AM and ends November 3 at 8 AM local time.
As such, players will only have one week to complete all the tasks and make good use of the events bonuses.
Pokemon Debuts
More costumed Pokemon will debut during Halloween Part 2, including Froakie and Rowlet.
Shiny variants of both will be obtainable for those lucky enough to find one and can be evolved to their second and third-stage evolutions with 25 and 100 of each ‘mon’s respective candy.
Max Battles – Gigantamax Gengar Debut
Gigantamax Gengar will also make its debut during Halloween Part 2 in six-star Max Battlesfrom October 31 at 10 AM to November 3 at 8 PM local timeand will also have a chance of being Shiny.
Event Bonuses
For the duration of Part 2, players will have access to double Candy, increased Shiny encounter rates for several popular Pokemon, and more. Here’s every event bonus:
Shiny encounter rates will be boosted for all of the following:
The following Pokemon will have increased odds of being Shiny when hatched from eggs:
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For October 31 only, all costumed Pokemon will have achance to give Rare Candy or Rare Candy XLwhen caught withNice Throws or better.
Wild Encounters
Wild encounters for the following Pokemon will be increased with no Shiny exclusions:
Raid Encounters
One and three-star Raids will be refreshed when Halloween 2024 Part 2 begins on October 28, with the following set to appear:
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
As with wild encounters, there are no Shiny exclusions here, either.
Free Timed Research
Part 2 won’t receive new Free Timed Research but instead, continue Part 1’s hunt for Spiritomb and its 108 spirits. Players who complete the set tasksbetween October 22 and November 3will be rewarded with encounters for Spiritomb and Morpeko,
Field Research Task Encounters
Pokemon encountered from completing event-themed Research tasks will change when Halloween Part 2 begins. The seven different ‘mons available until November 3 will be:
Completing certain Field Research tasks will award Trainers Mega Energy for the following Pokemon:
There’s everything you need to know about Pokemon Go Halloween 2024 Part 2. Check out our guide forPart 1 of the eventand don’t forget aboutall the other exciting eventstaking place throughout the spooky season.
