October is upon us, which suggests new occasions are simply across the nook in Pokemon Go. The cell sport is getting into the second month of its Twilight Trails season with some appropriately spooky occasions over the following few weeks, together with Zorua Group Day and a two-part Halloween celebration.
That is actually not all that is taking place this month. Quite a lot of legendary and Mega Pokemon are returning to Raid Battles as nicely, whereas fall-themed Pokemon are taking middle stage for this month’s Highlight Hours.
A couple of new Pokemon are additionally making their debut in October, together with Bramblin and Gigantamax Cinderace, whereas Astronaut Pikachu is touchdown in as a part of a particular World House Week occasion. You may learn extra about the whole lot occurring within the sport this month under.
October Raid Schedule
Pokemon Go is shaking up its Raid rotations as soon as once more in October.
5-star Raids will see the return of a number of fan-favorite legendaries. Xerneas and Yveltal will seem in the course of the first half of the month, with Dialga, Palkia, and Origin Forme Giratina following in the course of the latter half.
Mega Raids, in the meantime, will characteristic the not too long ago launched Mega Victreebel and Mega Dragonite, together with Mega Blastoise, Mega Charizard X and Y, and Mega Sableye. Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus can even seem this month as a Shadow Raid boss, whereas a handful of Dynamax Pokemon will rotate out and in of Max Battles.
You may see October’s full Raid schedule under:
5-Star Raids
- Xerneas (September 30-October 6)
- Yveltal (October 7-13)
- Dialga (October 14-20)
- Palkia (October 21-27)
- Origin Forme Giratina (October 28-November 3)
Mega Raids
- Mega Victreebel (September 30-October 6)
- Mega Blastoise (October 7–13)
- Mega Dragonite (October 14-20)
- Mega Charizard X (October 21-27)
- Mega Charizard Y (October 21-27)
- Mega Sableye (October 28-November 3)
Max Battles
- Dynamax Sobble (September 28-October 4)
- Dynamax Sizzlipede (October 5-11)
- Dynamax Rookidee (October 12-18)
- Dynamax Sneasel (October 19-25)
- Dynamax Sableye (October 26-November 1)
Shadow Raids
- Shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus (September 9-October 6)
- Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus (October 7-November 3)
October Highlight Hours
Pokemon Go is holding extra Highlight Hour occasions in October.
Each Thursday night from 6-7 PM native time, one specific species of Pokemon will seem within the wild extra ceaselessly, making this alternative to fill in any lacking gaps in your Pokedex, in addition to replenish on sweet.
On prime of that, a special bonus will probably be accessible throughout every Highlight Hour. You will earn additional rewards for finishing sure actions in the course of the occasion, like extra XP or Stardust for catching Pokemon.
You may see October’s full Highlight Hour schedule under:
October 1
- Highlight Pokemon: Seedot
- Bonus: 2x catch XP
October 8
- Highlight Pokemon: Elgyem
- Bonus: 2x catch sweet
October 15
- Highlight Pokemon: Stufful
- Bonus: 2x switch sweet
October 22
- Highlight Pokemon: Morelull
- Bonus: 2x catch Stardust
October 29
- Highlight Pokemon: Gastly
- Bonus: 2x evolution XP
Harvest Pageant: Taken Over
Group Go Rocket is crashing the Harvest Pageant from October 2-5, and this time, they will have some new Shadow Pokemon in tow.
All through the takeover, Rocket grunts will seem extra ceaselessly at PokeStops and in scorching air balloons, and for the primary time, they will be commanding Shadow variations of Wimpod, Fomantis, Sandygast, and different Pokemon.
Group Go Rocket boss Giovanni can even make an look. Stage up your Go Go in the course of the occasion and you may earn a Tremendous Rocket Radar, which is able to let you battle the evil group chief and save his newest Shadow Pokemon: Shadow Zekrom.
On prime of the elevated Rocket exercise, sure Pokemon like Koffing, Slugma, and Magmar will seem within the wild extra ceaselessly than normal, and glossy Shroodle will probably be accessible for the primary time. As an added bonus, Pokemon that you simply catch from Shadow Raids could have extra diversified stats, and you can use a Charged TM on a Shadow Pokemon to exchange the transfer Frustration.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
- Koffing
- Slugma
- Numel
- Magmar
Shadow Pokemon
- Shadow Wimpod
- Shadow Fomantis
- Shadow Sandygast
Bonuses
- Elevated probability to come across shiny Slugma
- Group Go Rocket will seem extra ceaselessly at PokeStops and in scorching air balloons
- Use a Charged TM to assist a Shadow Pokemon overlook Frustration
- Pokemon caught from one- and three-star Shadow Raids could have a wider variance of Assault, Protection, and HP
Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day
A brand new Gigantamax Pokemon is making its debut throughout Pokemon Go’s subsequent Max Battle Day on October 3.
Gigantamax Cinderace will seem as a six-star Max Battle boss from 2-5 PM native time, making this your first alternative to battle and catch one. Not solely that, however there’s additionally an opportunity the Cinderace you encounter could also be shiny.
As normal, a handful of bonuses will probably be accessible in the course of the occasion, as nicely. Extra Energy Spots will probably be lively than normal, they usually’ll refresh extra ceaselessly and distribute extra Max Particles. You will additionally be capable of take part in additional Distant Raids from October 2-3.
Bonuses
- Max Particle assortment restrict elevated to 1,600
- All Energy Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
- Energy Spots will refresh extra ceaselessly
- Further Energy Spots will probably be lively
- Obtain 8x Max Particles from Energy Spots
- Make as much as three Particular Trades for the day
- Day by day Distant Raid restrict elevated from 10 to twenty (October 2-3)
- Earn 2x Max Particles from exploring
- 1/4 adventuring distance to obtain Max Particles
World House Week 2026
Pokemon Go is celebrating World House Week with a particular occasion from October 4-10.
As a part of the festivities, a brand new costumed Pokemon is blasting into the sport: Astronaut Pikachu. You can encounter one as a Raid boss or by finishing Timed Analysis duties. There’s additionally an opportunity you may come throughout a shiny Astronaut Pikachu.
Zorua Group Day
This month’s Group Day takes place October 10 and stars the mischievous fox Pokemon Zorua.
From 2-5 PM native time, Zorua will seem within the wild extra ceaselessly than normal, although you could not discover it at first. The tough fox will probably be disguised as whichever Pokemon you at the moment have set as your buddy, so hold an eye fixed out for doppelgangers on the map.
On prime of the elevated spawn fee, you may have larger odds of encountering shiny Zorua in the course of the occasion, in addition to one which has a particular background. You will additionally be capable of draw extra Zorua out of hiding while you use a Lure Module.
As with different Group Day Pokemon, Zorua’s developed kind Zoroark will be capable of be taught a particular transfer as nicely. Every Zorua that you simply evolve earlier than 9 PM native time will routinely know the Quick Assault Sucker Punch.
Lastly, a number of bonuses will probably be lively in the course of the occasion. You will earn triple XP and double sweet while you catch Pokemon, and any Incense and Lure Modules that you simply use will stay lively longer than normal. Trades can even require half as a lot Stardust, and you can make a further Particular Commerce for the day.
Bonuses
- 3x XP for catching Pokemon
- 2x sweet for catching Pokemon
- 2x probability to obtain sweet XL from catching Pokemon (gamers stage 31 and up)
- Incense will final for 3 hours
- Lure Modules will final for one hour and appeal to the featured Pokemon
- Gamers could make one extra Particular Commerce for the day
- Trades will price 50 p.c much less Stardust
Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek
Get your mountaineering footwear prepared, as a result of Pokemon Go is holding a Buddy Trek from October 13-19.
Making its debut in the course of the occasion is the haunted tumbleweed Bramblin. You can encounter the grass/ghost Pokemon while you use Incense or full Go Go duties.
Different Pokemon like Galarian Ponyta, Hoppip, Hisuian Growlithe, and Nincada can even be lured out by Incense at completely different factors in the course of the occasion, whereas Doduo, Blitzle, Skarmory, and extra will seem extra ceaselessly within the wild. As well as, Mega Manectric is getting an influence enhance; starting with this occasion, you can enhance its Mega Stage as much as Tremendous Max Stage.
Past that, free Subject and Timed Analysis can even be accessible in the course of the occasion, as will a number of bonuses. You will have elevated odds of encountering shiny variations of Electrike and Hisuian Growlithe, and you may unlock extra bonuses by hitting completely different Go Go milestones, corresponding to additional Mega Power while you discover with Electrike or Manectric.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
- Ponyta
- Doduo
- Electrike
- Blitzle
- Skarmory
Incense Encounters
October 13-16
- Galarian Ponyta
- Hoppip
- Electrike
- Dwebble
- Bramblin
October 16-19
- Hisuian Growlithe
- Nincada
- Electrike
- Helioptile
- Bramblin
Bonuses
- Elevated probability to come across shiny Electrike
- Elevated probability to come across shiny Hisuian Growlithe through Incense (from October 16-19)
Go Go Milestones
- Tier 1: Incense activated in the course of the occasion will final for 2 hours
- Tier 2: Earn 5x Mega Power by exploring with Electrike or Manectric set as your buddy, after you’ve got Mega Advanced Manectric not less than as soon as
Sandile Hatch Day
Pokemon Go’s subsequent Hatch Day occasion takes place October 17 and options the lovely desert croc Sandile.
From 11 AM to five PM native time, Sandile will hatch extra ceaselessly from 2 km eggs. Not solely that, however you may even have elevated odds of hatching a shiny Sandile in the course of the occasion hours.
A couple of bonuses will probably be lively as nicely. Eggs will hatch at half the space they usually require, and you may earn double sweet while you hatch one. You will even be extra prone to obtain 2 km eggs while you spin PokeStops.
Bonuses
- 2x sweet for hatching eggs
- 1/2 egg hatch distance
- Elevated probability of hatching shiny Sandile
- Elevated probability of receiving 2 km eggs from spinning PokeStops
Dynamax Max Battle Day
Pokemon Go is internet hosting a second Max Battle Day this month on October 24. Extra particulars will probably be introduced nearer to the occasion.
Halloween 2026: Half I
The primary a part of Pokemon Go’s annual Halloween occasion takes place October 27-31.
Tremendous Mega Raid Day
A spooky new Mega-Advanced Pokemon arrives on October 31 as a part of one other Tremendous Mega Raid Day.
Halloween 2026: Half II
The second portion of this 12 months’s Halloween occasion runs from November 1-5.
