Well, tomorrow is a rather obvious day, so the event rollup for Pokémon Go have to be gotten going today or else. As far as this month goes, it's a bit of a busy month with some little events and some big ones - perhaps, that may even be relative considering the content of the events that took place. In any case, it's time to see how things were manifested as well as how the events themselves manifested.
Up first, the month began by delivering the counterpart to October's ultimate event, as the Galarian Expedition event from October 4 to 11. That meant the reentry of Zamazenta (with Shiny possibility in raids) accompanied by a selection of complementary Pokémon in the wild. More importantly, the Galarian forms of the Kanto Legendary birds could now be Shiny, and some changes occurred to Pokémon appearances from the Daily Adventure Incense. Rounding out everything were a paid Special Research set for an extra Master Ball, Collection Challenges with capturing and evolving demands, Field Research, and showcases. All these seem rather straightforward, so it took something else to liven them up.
Specifically, that would be Team Go Rocket with another "Taken Over" edition from October 8 to 11, in the second half of the above event. The focus this time was on Shadow Heatran - continuing the seasonal Special Research - along with new Shadow Pokémon and other Shadow Raids. As usual, they also appeared more frequently and Frustration could be changed by TM into other moves. Field Research might have rewarded useful items (including TMs), showcases featured appropriate Pokémon, and there was an extra bundle in the in-game shop, overall making for a dark but lively twist.
A Raid Day was set for October 12, and the subject of that day's event was Mega Mawile, marking its debut. As with Raid Days in general and contemporary fashion, more free raid passes were given out and more remote raids could be performed, while there was a greater Shiny chance for the featured Pokémon. Then there was also the extra paid event ticket offering more raid passes, XP, and Stardust, as well as greater Rare Candy XL chance. It was a little big thing, this time for a somewhat big element.
From October 15 to 17, there was the Magnetic Study event. This short midweek event featured three Pokémon - Plusle, Magnemite, and Minun - on each of and for the three days of the event, with increased Shiny chance for each and more frequent encounters with all of them through a Magnetic Lure Module as well as Field Research tasks. Each day (and thus Pokémon) were also associated with a different bonus - double XP catch, increased raid XP, and double Stardust catch in order - and had a Timed Research set for that day to encounter the Pokémon and get other bonuses. By its name, it was indeed a "study" with loads on all three days.
On October 19, a Research Day was set, and it was for Yamask, both the Unova and Galar forms. As is the norm for this kind of event, Trainers were to encounter the Pokémon through completing Field Research tasks from 2 to 5 PM, and an extra paid ticket for more encounters could be opted to be purchased for this purpose. Adding to the mood were a few Pokémon in the wild that were either shady or earthy, befitting both forms, and mask fashion items becoming available in the in-game shop. The event became a minor "masquerade party" for an afternoon.
The highlight of the month finally came on October 22 with Part 1 of the traditional Halloween event, lasting until October 28. This part's primary aspect was the debut of Morpeko with its form-changing Aura Wheel attack, which could be gotten through Go Battle League or Field Research encounters. Gastly also became present in Max Battles for a chance to get one is Dynamax-capable. They are joined by a host of creepy and spooky Pokémon in the wild, raids, and Field Research encounters, with particular Shiny emphasis on Umbreon (raids) and Zorua (wild). A free Timed Research set furnishes Spiritomb as its ultimate reward, while two paid sets furnish mostly costumed Pokémon, all of these carrying over to Part 2. Along with bonuses of double catch Candy and increased Candy XL chance, new fashion items and stickers livened up the event, not to mention the usual niceties of the Halloween overworld appearance, Lavender Town music, and appropriate showcases, jump-starting the spooky celebrations to come.
Intervening the two parts of the Halloween event was the Go Bigger event on October 26 and 27. This marked the debut of the awaited Gigantamax forms, beginning with the evolved forms of the three Kanto starters in a Raid Day-like fashion, cycling hourly at select Power Spots for Trainers to battle. And battle they will, necessitating efforts that are just as gargantuan as the Pokémon forms... but I'll cover this separately. Regardless, it too may be considered an "intervention" of its own.
Part 2 of the Halloween event continues where Part 1 left off, from October 28 until November 3 (this coming Sunday). This time, the main focus is on the addition of two new costumed Pokémon: Froakie and Rowlet - along with their species families - and who were "previewed" in a paid Timed Research set from Part 1. There is also the debut of Gigantamax Gengar, though that is mostly reserved for the big spooky day tomorrow and carrying over to the weekend. Most of the Pokémon in the wild, raids, and Field Research encounters are now of the costumed sort, with some having a greater Shiny chance; there are now special 7 km Eggs containing some Pokémon with certain costumed forms. Besides Gigantamax Gengar as above, there are also specific Candy bonuses from costumed Pokémon on the big spooky day, which is certainly what the event is all about.
Many things in fact had to manifest in the game events this month in Pokémon Go, not the least of which is what awaits at the end as the big and obvious thing, with a lot of little things before then. Most of the manifestations were no illusions... although some could be perceived as such, yet somehow still fitting in with the runup that is this spooky month.
One year ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 10/30/2023
Two years ago: Cosplay: Halloweeaboo Cosplay Party
Three years ago: In the Blackest Dens
Four years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 10/30/2020
Five years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 10/30/2019
Six years ago: Community Day Workflow
Seven years ago: Pokémon Go Halloween 2017 Event
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