Pokemon GO Halloween 2018 START TIME: Giratina Raid, Shiny Drifloon and 2x candy revealed (Pic: POKEMON)
Pokemon GO players finally know when the games long-awaited Pokemon GO Halloween 2018 event will be starting.
And as we've long suspected, the event will coincide with the conclusion of the 5 star Mewtwo Raid battles.
Niantic's new blog post, which only seems to be showing in the game currently, has confirmed an October 23 start time at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
Which as per the usual Pokemon GO updates, is 9pm BST for anyone in the UK. Which is ironically when Mewtwo is scheduled to exit the game.
On top of the added bonus of 2x Candy, Niantic has also told players that there will be new Gen 4 Pokemon available.
This is obviously focussed more so on Ghost pokemon to fit the event itself, but there's plenty to get excited over.
Take a look at the full announcement underneath:
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Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! And, because you cant have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever since! Could a Pokémon be causing this ruckus? Complete Special Research tasks and find out before whatever it is goes away! Youll also be able to enjoy Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon throughout the event.
Plus, the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina, will make its first appearance in Raid Battles! This Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region has emerged from the Distortion World for an extended time, so challenge it before it leaves on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. PST!
Feeling extra creepy and kooky? New avatar items featuring Ghost-type Pokémon are now available in the Style Shop! From a Drifloon Cap to a Gengar Backpack, you can show your love for these Pokémon all year round.
Steel your nerves and get ready for some strange and scary fun times! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
So, to confirm, because the above is A LOT of information to process in one fell swoop. Here's the breakdown of what you need to know:
– Start Time: At 9pm BST tonight the Halloween event begins
– End Time: At 9pm BST November 1st, the Halloween event ends
– New Raid Boss: Legendary Gen 4 Pokemon Giratina will replace Mewtwo until November 20 at 9pm BST
– New Gen 4 Pokemon: Trainers will be able to catch new Gen 4 Pokemon "such as Drifloon and Stunky". This isn't to say there won't be more, it's just not listed here.
– New Special Research: Based on an earlier leak this appears to be related to Gen 4 Pokemon Spiritomb.
– New Shiny: Drifloon will be available in it's shiny form
– Catch Bonus: For the duration of the event there is a 2x Catch bonus offering extra candy.
Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available at 9pm TONIGHT.
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