Pokémon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event guide, Halloween Timed Research quest steps

Pokémon Go’s second half of their yearly Halloween event has started, bringing more costumes for Gengar and Pikachu, as well as new Timed Research.

By Julia Lee

This article references relevant content from the polygon.com website. Original article link: [https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/23933337/halloween-part-2-event-timed-research-quest-steps-gengar-pikachu-costumes]

Pokémon Go Halloween 2023 Part 2 event guide, Halloween Timed Research quest steps
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The second half of the Pokémon Go 2023 Halloween event runs from Oct 26-31 and it brings all sorts of costumed Pokémon and candy bonuses.

Notably, Pikachu and Gengar get two new fits, and Zorua can be shiny for the first time. You’ll also get additional candy for catching costumed Pokémon, and for throwing nice, great, and excellent throws. There’s also a chance to get Rare Candy and XL candy when catching costumed Pokémon. Nice.

Shiny Zorua and Zoroark in Pokémon Go. Shiny Zorua turns brown with light blue accents and Zoroark gets purple fur instead of red.

Alongside this event, the Team Go Rocket leaders and Giovanni have refreshed, adding new “Showdown in the Shadows” research and a new reward for beating Giovanni: Shadow Regigigas.

There’s also a special Timed Research sets that gives you guaranteed encounters with the new costumed Pokémon, which we detail below.

Pokémon Go Halloween Part 2 Timed Research

The following quest is available for all players, and must be completed before the event ends on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. local time.

Reward: Gengar (Trick and Treats) encounter

Rewards: Zorua encounter, 2,500 Stardust, 5 Rare Candy

Pokémon Go Halloween Part 2 event Field Research and rewards

Spinning PokéStops and gym discs during the event period may give you one of these event-themed Field Research Tasks:

Pokémon Go Halloween Part 2 event spawns

The following will spawn more frequently over the course of the event:

A huge infographic for Pokémon Go’s Halloween event, detailing spawns, debuts, and other bonuses.

Pokémon Go Halloween Part 2 event raid targets

The following Pokémon will appear in raids for the duration of the event: