Pokemon Go Ghoulish Pals: Pumpkaboo release, Collection Challenge, new size mechanic
Pokemon Go Ghoulish Pals, Part Two of the Halloween Mischief event, is now underway, debuting Pokemon like Pumpkaboo, a fresh set of Eggs, and the Collection Challenge.
Pokemon Go’s Halloween Mischief event focuses on the spooky side of theSeason of Mischiefand comes in two parts:Creepy Companionsand Ghoulish Pals. Ghoulish Pals continues the spooky festivities by adding Darkrai to 5-star raids, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about Ghoulish Pals in Pokemon Go.
When does Pokemon Go Ghoulish Pals start?
Pokemon Go’s Ghoulish Pals started onOctober 22, 2021, at 10 AMlocal time.
When does Pokemon Go Ghoulish Pals end?
Ghoulish Pals ends onOctober 31, 2021, at 8 AMlocal time, closing out the Halloween Mischief event.
Misunderstood Mischief Special Research
Misunderstood Mischiefcarries on the Season of Mischief Special Researchand follows the events of the Creepy Companions tasks.
It involves Professor Willow after he has an “eye-opening” encounter with Phantump and Trevenant.
Ghoulish Pals Field Research tasks
Pumpkaboo and Phantump debut
AfterGalarian Slowkingwas added in Creepy Companions, part two brings even more Pokemon:Pumpkaboo and its evolution, Gourgeist,and Phantump and its evolution, Trevenant.
Due to this being the two spooky ‘mon’s debuts, neither of them will have shiny variants.
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Pokemon Go Ghoulish Pals Pumpkaboo Collection Challenge
For full details into the Collection Challenge, as well as information on how to evolve Pumpkaboo into Gourgeist,verify to check out our dedicated guide.
Ghoulish Pals wild encounters
1, 3, 5-star & Mega raids
Special Pokemon Go Raid Weekend
OnSaturday, June 15, 2025, at 10 AM local time untilSunday, July 14, 2025, at 8 PM local time, there will be a Special Raid Weekend in Pokemon Go.
To celebrate the addition ofMega Absol to raids, the Pokemon, alongsideDarkrai, will appear in 5-star raids more often during the event.
Ghoulish Pals Eggs
Adding tothe Season of Mischief Egg chart, the event also adds some scary Pokemon to be hatched from 7km Eggs to add to your team:
So, there you have it – everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Halloween Mischief event. For all of the best tips and tricks to become the very best, make sure to check out our other guides:Current Raid Bosses|Best ‘mon in Go: Attackers and defenders|Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour|Arlo counters guide|Cliff counters guide|Giovanni counters|Rocket Grunt guide|How to get free Remote Raid Passes|Sierra counters guide|How to catch Ditto|Shop: Items list, prices, box changes|Pokemon Go promo codes
