Following Evolving Stars, the latest themed content for Pokémon GO heavily focuses on the Ghost-type Pokémon in its annual seasonal Halloween event. Beginning on 20th October 2022, Trainers can get into the spirit of all things spooky with several Pokémon appearing in the Wild and in Raids.
This year’s Halloween Raid Bosses not only pose a great challenge for all who cross paths with them but there are Shiny variations to encounter for a limited time. We have the complete guide to all Raid Bosses for the Halloween event and when they’ll be happening in Pokémon GO.
All Raid Bosses & Schedules In Pokémon GO Halloween Event
It’s the spooky season in Pokémon GO, as this year’s Halloween event promises to deliver all the scares and terrifying creatures to haunt Trainers. Similarly to previous Halloween-themed events, developer Niantic has separated the event into two parts which feature varying content, including Wild Encounters, Raids, Special, and Timed Research activities.
Speaking of Raids, there are several devilish Pokémon looking for an opportunity to frighten Trainers throughout the event. A few Pokémon can be spotted in unique Halloween costumes, perfect for getting ready for the scariest holiday of the year.
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Below we have detailed all the Raid Bosses Trainers can encounter during Pokémon GO’s Halloween event and their respective schedules:
One-star Raids:
- Yamask: From 20th October to 1st November 20222
- Galarian Yamask: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
- Phantump: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
- Purrloin: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
- Sableye: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
Three-star Raids:
- Drapion: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
- Drifblim: From 20th to 27th October 2022
- Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume: From 27th October to 1st November 2022
- Gengar: From 20th to 27th October 2022
- Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume: From 27th October to 1st November 2022
- Umbreon: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
- Phantump: From 27th October to 1st November 2022
Five-star Raids:
- Altered Form Giratina: From 20th to 27th October 2022
- Origin Form Giratina: From 27th October to 1st November 2022
Mega Raids:
- Mega Banette: From 20th October to 1st November 2022
Aside from all the Raids during the Halloween event, several Raid Bosses may have their Shiny forms to encounter during their respective Raids. Below are the Shiny Pokémon that Trainers could encounter in Raids during the Halloween event:
- Yamask
- Galarian Yamask
- Sableye
- Gengar
- Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume
- Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
- Altered Form Giratina
- Origin Form Giratina
- Mega Banette
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Featured image courtesy of Niantic / The Pokémon Company.