Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2025 Part 2 is in full swing, bringing costumed debuts, incredible bonuses, and some of the year’s most coveted shinies. Running through November 2nd, this spooky celebration introduces witch hat Teddiursa and headband-wearing Noibat while offering triple catch candy for GO Pass Deluxe holders. Whether you’re hunting exclusive shinies, building PvP teams, or stockpiling candy, this guide delivers everything you need to maximize your Halloween rewards before the event vanishes like a ghost.

Pokemon Go’s Halloween Part 2 Overview

Detail	Information
Event Start	October 27, 2025 (10:00 AM local)
Event End	November 2, 2025 (8:00 PM local)
New Debuts	Witch Hat Teddiursa/Ursaring/Ursaluna, Headband Noibat/Noivern
Catch Candy Bonus	2× (3× with GO Pass Deluxe)
Transfer Candy Bonus	2× (3× with GO Pass Deluxe)
Candy XL Boost	Increased for Level 31+ Trainers
Featured Shinies	8+ Costumed Pokemon
Shadow Raids	Shadow Yamask, Shadow Phantump

Complete Wild Spawn List

Guaranteed Shiny-Eligible Spawns:

🎃 Halloween Pikachu – Classic costume returns
👻 Spooky Festival Vulpix – Adorable ghost-themed variant
🧙 Witch Hat Teddiursa ⭐ NEW DEBUT!
🐸 Halloween Costume Froakie – Pumpkin perfection
🎃 Spooky Festival Pumpkaboo – Seasonal favorite
🎀 Headband Noibat ⭐ NEW DEBUT!
🍃 Halloween Costume Rowlet – Grass starter in costume
☕ Sinistea – Tea-time terror

The witch hat Teddiursa and headband Noibat mark their worldwide debuts, making them absolute must-catches for collectors. These costumed variants can evolve into equally costumed Ursaring/Ursaluna and Noivern respectively, creating complete costumed evolution families.

Raid Encounters Worth Your Passes

One-Star Raids

Halloween Pikachu (shiny available)
Halloween Piplup (shiny available)
Sinistea (shiny available)
Poltchageist

Three-Star Raids

Trick or Treat Gengar (shiny available) – PvP powerhouse
Halloween Drifblim (shiny available) – Great/Ultra League specialist

Shadow Raids (One-Star)

Shadow Yamask – Evolves into Runerigus or Cofagrigus
Shadow Phantump – Shadow Trevenant dominates Ultra League

For optimal raid strategies, check our Pokemon GO raid boss counters guide.

Massive Candy Bonuses Explained

Tier 1: Catch Candy Multiplier

Standard players: 2× catch candy
GO Pass Deluxe holders: 3× catch candy

Tier 2: Candy XL Enhancement

Level 31+ trainers get increased Candy XL chances from Nice/Great/Excellent throws
Stack with Silver Pinap Berries for maximum efficiency

Tier 3: Transfer Candy Boost

Standard players: 2× transfer candy
GO Pass Deluxe holders: 3× transfer candy
Level 31+ trainers enjoy boosted Candy XL from transfers too

These bonuses stack beautifully! Catching with Excellent throws while using Silver Pinaps during this event can net absurd candy amounts, especially for rare spawns like Noibat.

Must-Hunt Shinies Ranked

Priority 1: Limited Debuts

🧙 Witch Hat Teddiursa – This shiny debuts during Halloween Part 2 and may not return for another year. The golden witch hat variant is stunning, and evolving into shiny Ursaluna creates one of the game’s most impressive costumed legendaries.

🎀 Headband Noibat – Noibat is notoriously rare outside events. Grabbing the shiny headband variant now saves you from future Noibat drought frustrations. Shiny Noivern with a headband is pure collector’s gold.

Priority 2: Strong + Stylish

🐸 Halloween Costume Froakie – Not only is the pumpkin costume adorable, but Greninja ranks among the best PvP Pokemon. A costumed shiny Greninja brings both style and substance.

👻 Trick or Treat Gengar – Already a meta-relevant Pokemon, the costumed shiny Gengar variant looks incredible and performs excellently in raids and PvP.

Priority 3: Aesthetic Excellence

🍃 Halloween Costume Rowlet – The grass starter’s Halloween variant is purely for collectors, but that shiny form is absolutely gorgeous.

🦊 Spooky Festival Vulpix – This ghost-themed variant has limited availability, making its shiny form particularly valuable.

For comprehensive shiny hunting strategies, visit our Pokemon GO shiny guide.

Top PvP Picks to Prioritize

Shadow Trevenant (from Shadow Phantump)
Shadow Trevenant dominates Ultra League with Ghost/Grass typing that counters popular picks like Giratina and Swampert. The shadow boost amplifies its already-impressive damage output.

Halloween Drifblim
Performs admirably in both Great and Ultra Leagues thanks to excellent bulk and Ghost/Flying coverage. The Halloween variant functions identically but adds style points.

Halloween Costume Froakie
While the costume doesn’t affect stats, Greninja remains a top-tier attacker across multiple leagues. Start building that perfect IV specimen now.

Spooky Festival Vulpix
Alolan Ninetales (evolved form) serves as a solid Fairy/Ice option for Ultra League, countering Dragons and Fighting types effectively.

Learn optimal PvP movesets at our Pokemon GO PvP tier list.

Pro Tips for Maximum Efficiency

1. Use Ghost/Dark Mega Evolutions
Mega Gengar, Mega Houndoom, or Mega Absol provide bonus candy for every catch, stacking with event bonuses for incredible returns.

2. Stack Field Research Tasks
Complete Spiritomb research encounters and Mega Energy tasks daily. Don’t claim rewards until you’ve activated a Star Piece for maximum value.

3. Focus On Candy XL Farming
If you’re level 31+, use Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries on every catch. Transfer duplicates during the event for double Candy XL chances.

4. Prioritize Shadow Phantump Raids
Shadow Trevenant is expensive to power up but worth every resource for competitive Ultra League play.

5. Check Every Spawn
Both Teddiursa and Noibat can spawn wild with their costumes. Don’t rely solely on raids—walk around and check cluster spawns frequently.

For more Halloween optimization strategies, visit the official Pokemon GO website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can costumed Pokemon be traded, and do they keep their costumes after trading?

Yes, costumed Pokemon can be traded and retain their costumes permanently after trading. However, special trades apply to shinies and certain costume variants you haven’t registered yet, limiting you to one special trade per day. Trading costumed Pokemon with friends increases your chances of getting Lucky variants (better IVs, reduced power-up costs), making them excellent trade candidates. Both the witch hat Teddiursa and headband Noibat families remain costumed through all evolution stages, so you can safely trade and evolve without losing those adorable accessories.

Should I evolve my costumed Teddiursa into Ursaring or wait for Ursaluna?

Definitely wait for Ursaluna! Ursaluna is significantly stronger than Ursaring in both PvP and PvE scenarios, featuring better stats and more versatile movesets. The Normal/Ground typing gives Ursaluna unique coverage options. To evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna, you’ll need to wait for a full moon event or special evolution opportunity—but the witch hat costume transfers through all evolution stages, so your patience preserves the Halloween aesthetic. Keep high-IV witch hat Teddiursa unevolved until Niantic announces the next Ursaluna evolution window, typically during special moon-phase events.