Shiny Greavard Debuts as Pokémon Go Launches Halloween Part Two Event
Pokémon Go has rolled out the second half of its Halloween 2026 event, running from Sunday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Despite the shift into November, the multi-day celebration brings back old costumed Pokémon alongside the formal debut of shiny Greavard. Trainers can catch the newly available shiny variant in the wild and eventually evolve it into shiny Houndstone using 50 Greavard Candy.
Mega Sableye Reaches Super Max Level With Night Shade+
Alongside wild spawns and new research, Mega Sableye can now be ranked up to Super Max Level for the first time in the game. To unlock Super Max, players must first reach the third Mega Level, known as Max, and then spend Sableye Mega Energy to push the Pokémon further. Mega Evolving alone will not advance the creature to Super Max. Once at Super Max Level, Mega Sableye will know the Charged Attack Night Shade+, which packs 55 power in Trainer Battles and 160 power in Raid Battles.
Timed Research and GO Pass Schedules
The free Halloween Timed Research automatically completes the moment players open the game during the event window. This portion grants six Rare Candy rewards alongside a final encounter with a bow-wearing Sinistea, which has a chance to appear as a shiny variant. Meanwhile, the GO Pass: Halloween 2026 that began on October 27 remains active through the end of Part Two on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time, with unlocked rewards expiring on November 7 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Wild Spawns and Raid Rotations
Wild encounter rates have shifted to favor specific ghost-types and costumed favorites throughout the event window. Boosted spawns include witch-hat Gengar, Shuppet, Litwick, witch-hat Froakie, Halloween Rowlet, Sandygast, and Greavard. In tandem with the wild spawn changes, one-star raids continue to feature the costumed Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet alongside the bow-wearing Sinistea.
Field Research Tasks and Rewards
Spinning PokéStops during the event yields specific themed Field Research tasks that grant encounters and Mega Energy. Tasks and their potential rewards include:
- Catch 13 ghost-type Pokémon: Witch-hat Froakie, Halloween Rowlet, or Greavard encounter
- Catch 13 Pokémon: 13 Mega Sableye Energy
- Make 6 nice throws: Litwick, Sandygast, or Greavard encounter
- Win a raid: Top-hat Zubat or bow-wearing Sinistea encounter
- Win 3 raids: Hat-and-capelet Pikachu encounter
Frequently Asked Questions About the Event
When does Pokémon Go Halloween 2026 Part Two end?
The event concludes on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
How do you get shiny Greavard?
Shiny Greavard makes its debut during the Part Two event and can be encountered in the wild before evolving into shiny Houndstone using 50 Greavard Candy.
When is the deadline to claim GO Pass rewards?
While GO Points can only be collected through Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, any already unlocked rewards must be claimed by Saturday, November 7, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
What attack does Mega Sableye learn at Super Max Level?
Once upgraded to Super Max Level, Mega Sableye knows the Ghost-type Charged Attack Night Shade+, which features 55 power in Trainer Battles and 160 power in Raid Battles.