Pokémon Go’s Halloween 2020 event will be a little different than years past. With the debut of the Mega Evolution mechanic, trainers will be able to Mega-Evolve their Gengar into its most powerful form during this event.

There will also be a new regional variant, Galarian Yamask, debuting in Pokémon Go. Spiritomb, the Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon that is only caught during Halloween, will also be found in its Shiny form for the first time.

POKEMON GO HALLOWEEN 2020 EVENT START TIME

The Pokémon Go Halloween 2020 event begins Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. EDT and ends Tuesday, November 3 at 9 p.m. EDT.

POKEMON GO HALLOWEEN 2020 RESEARCH TASKS

There will be special Field Research tasks that, when completed, will give trainers an encounter with the elusive Spiritomb. We don’t know the specific tasks as of yet, but when the event goes live, we’ll update this section.

Catch 30 Ghost-type Pokémon - Duskull EncounterTransfer 4 Pokémon - Stardust (x340)Catch 34 Pokémon - 340xp

Completion rewards - Yamask Encounter, Pinap Berry (x3), Razz Berry (x4)

Catch 10 Dark-type Pokémon - Sableye encounterMake 8 Nice Throws - Poke Ball (x10)Catch 108 Pokémon - 1080xp

Completion rewards - Spiritomb encounter, Potion (x10), Great Ball (x8)

Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon - Litwick encounterMake 9 Great Throws - Stardust (x490)Catch 108 Pokémon - 490xp

Completion rewards - Galarian Yamask encounter, Silver Pinap Berry (x44), Golden Razz Berry (x10)

Claim Reward - 3400xpClaim Reward - 1080xpClaim Reward - 4900xp

Completion rewards - Yamask Candy (x13), Stardust (x4900)

Also, if you completed the Mega Buddy Challenge Timed Research a month ago, there will be exclusive Timed Research that will reward trainers with Mega Gengar Energy.

Transfer 13 Pokémon - Poke Balls (x10)Catch 13 Ghost-type Pokémon - Gastly EncounterCatch 13 Dark-type Pokémon - Houndour Encounter

Completion rewards - Mega Gengar Energy (x50), Gastly Candy (x5), Stardust (x500)

Make 5 Nice Throws in a row - Gastly EncounterEvolve 4 Pokémon - Haunter EncounterCatch 94 Pokémon - Gengar Encounter

Completion rewards - Mega Gengar Energy (x50), Gastly Candy (x5), Stardust (x1000)

Claim Reward - Mega Gengar Energy (x20)Claim Reward - Mega Gengar Energy (x20)Claim Reward - Mega Gengar Energy (x20)

Completion rewards - Mega Gengar Energy (x100), Gastly Candy (x10), Stardust (x1500)

SHINY SPIRITOMB

Spiritomb is a rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go, and the only way to obtain it is by completing the Field Research tasks during the Halloween 2020 event. While you’ll mostly find regular Spiritomb, lucky trainers can stumble upon its Shiny form.

Shiny Spiritomb is noticeably different from its regular variant, going from purple and green dots to a neon blue with light purple dots.

IN-GAME BONUSES

Trainers will notice Ghost-type Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild and hatching from Eggs during the event. There will also be Halloween-themed Pokémon appearing in Raids, including Sableye wearing a Litwick costume and Gengar wearing a Banette costume.

New avatar items will be available in the Style Shop, including a Pikachu Mask, Gengar Onesie, Sableye Goggles, Sableye Mask or a Banette mask. There’s a new pose to purchase, as well.

Also, in the in-game shop, there will be special bundles for trainers to purchase that will contain items to help you on your Halloween adventure.

Double the candy will be rewarded to trainers after transferring and catching Pokémon during the event.

What do you think of this year’s Halloween event in Pokémon Go? Let us know in the comments section.