It's been the case that October is likely to be a sparse month for events in Pokémon Go, as I've noted in a past year. That is also pretty much the case for this year's October in Pokémon Go, though the other goings-on still need to be covered. I'm also intentionally not covering the rollup on the same day as the previous post and one from another busier year since I may or may not be on a "Pokémon assignment" that day. Regardless, I can do so now since the events are already known and can and should be covered as soon as possible.
Leading off the events this October was another "Secrets of the Jungle" event from October 1 to 10 to commemorate its release on streaming, which is similar to but not a repeat of December last year's event. Instead of Shiny Celebi, Trainers got a Special Research set with Zarude at the end, the Mythical Pokémon that is a major part of this movie. All other perks were more or less similar, with featured Pokémon (including Explorer Pikachu) in the wild, raids, and Field Research tasks, as well as Jessie and James in their Meowth balloon and new style items. This iteration didn't carry as much weight as the previous one - except for the fact of introducing a Mythical Pokémon from Galar - but it is as equally important nonetheless.
October is also the inception month for Niantic, so it held its anniversary ("Birthday") event this month, this time on October 6. Unlike last year, this year just had an Event Box with a load of items that can be freely obtained from 11 AM to 5 PM on that day. In that way, it can hardly be called an event; yet, it is still listed on the official Pokémon Go blog as being an event for the month, and therefore I've opted to include it here just like last year's inclusion, though it's more than just a tiny blurb this time.
Then, there is the mainstay and highlight of Pokémon Go at this time of year, the Halloween event. This one lasts for two weeks but is actually and more aptly divided into two parts. The first part began on October 15 and ended last Friday; it is subtitled "Creepy Companions" featuring the debut of Galarian Slowking and Shiny Spinarak, which are accompanied by a smattering of Pokémon of the Ghost, Dark, Psychic, and Poison types on different fronts, the last two of which are needed for evolving Galarian Slowpoke into either of its branches. Pikachu, Piplup, and Drifblim are also available with Halloween Mischief costumes, which continue to be available for the rest of the event.
After the first part ended, the event continued with the second part and will last until Halloween (October 31) at the end of this month. This part is subtitled "Ghoulish Pals", and it marks the debut of the Phantump and Pumpkaboo species families, the latter in four forms characteristic of their sizes - also highlighted in a Collection Challenge - and both requiring trades or a hefty Candy cost for evolution. Mega Absol also debuts in Mega Raids at this time, accompanied by mostly Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon. Both parts are accompanied by Special Research (including that for Hoopa), Timed Research, Halloween Cup, Candy bonuses, and new style items, Shop boxes, and stickers.
What is still obvious is that Halloween is and will always be a highlight and mainstay of Pokémon Go - and really, Pokémon in general in a sense - at this time of year. It would be understandable if it gets the bulk of the emphasis during the month, or even at the least a good amount of time. That said, happenings are always open at any time during the month, which can and should be accommodated for, as with the above. Sparse or not, there are always the means for a spooky good time in October in Pokémon Go.
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