Pokemon Go’s October lineup packs autumn-themed events including Harvest Festival, Solosis Community Day, and the two-part Halloween celebration. The month introduces new Pokemon like Dipplin, Hydrapple, Poltchageist, and Sinistcha while rotating legendary raid bosses featuring Deoxys forms, Genesect variants, and Giratina.
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October 2025 Event Calendar
| Event | Dates | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Skyline | Until Oct 7 | Dynamax Duraludon, steel-type spawns |
| Harvest Festival | Oct 10-16 | Dipplin & Hydrapple debut, Syrupy Apples |
| Solosis Community Day | Oct 12 | 3x Stardust, Reuniclus learns Charm |
| Z-A Celebration | Oct 16-20 | Increased Mega raids, Z-A starter spawns |
| Halloween Part I | Oct 21-27 | Poltchageist & Sinistcha debut |
| Halloween Part II | Oct 27-Nov 2 | Details coming soon |
Legendary Raid Rotation
Five-star raids feature multiple Deoxys forms (Normal, Defense, Attack, Speed) from October 7-21, followed by Genesect variants October 21-28, and Giratina Altered Forme closing the month. Mega raids include Generation III starters, Mega Salamence, Mega Houndoom, and Halloween-themed Mega Gengar.
Spotlight Hour Schedule
Every Tuesday 6-7 PM features boosted spawns and bonuses: Ferroseed (Oct 7, 2x evolution XP), Petilil (Oct 14, 2x Stardust), Gastly (Oct 21, 2x XP), and Sinistea (Oct 28, 2x candy).
Community Day: Solosis
October 12 from 2-5 PM brings Solosis Community Day with triple Stardust and double candy for catches. Evolving Solosis into Reuniclus by 9 PM grants the exclusive Fairy-type Fast Attack Charm, while Incense lasts three hours and Lure Modules last one hour.
Harvest Festival Debuts
The October 10-16 Harvest Festival introduces Applin evolutions Dipplin and Hydrapple, plus Syrupy Apples obtainable from PokeStops with active Mossy Lure Modules. Expect double candy with Pinap Berries and increased shiny Pumpkaboo and Smoliv odds.
Halloween Brings Ghost Types
Halloween Part I (October 21-27) debuts Poltchageist and Sinistcha with shiny Sinistea appearing for the first time. Ghost and dark Pokemon like Greavard, Zorua, and Hisuian Zorua spawn frequently, with Go Battle Weekend running October 25-26.
For event details, visit Pokemon Go’s official site or check Technosports for gaming updates.
