Galarian Yamask Ready To Make Its Debut in Pokémon Go

Trainers, it is time to prepare for some spooky shenanigans as Galarian Yamask is all set to make its debut in Pokémon Go. It’s going to be through a Halloween-themed Special Research, with those who manage to complete certain Field Research tasks able to get an encounter with Spiritomb and even meet a Shiny one.

The event is starting this Friday, October 23 at 9:00 PM EDT and runs through November 3 at 9:00 PM EST. Here are the details of this new event:

• Features
  • Ghost-type Pokémon are going to:
    • Appear more often in the wild
    • Be featured in raids
    • Hatch more frequently from Eggs
  • This year, Gengar and Sableye are going to be wearing costumes.
    • Go against a costumed Gengar in raids and also keep an eye out for costumed Sableye in the wild.
  • Galarian Yamask appears in Pokémon Go for the first time.
    • Help Professor Willow know more about this Pokémon by completing the new Halloween 2020 Special Research titled A Spooky Message Unmasked.
  • Spiritomb can be encountered by completing certain Field Research tasks and by completing the new Halloween 2020 Special Research story, A Spooky Message Unmasked.
    • Trainers lucky enough can encounter a Shiny Spiritomb.
  • Trainers who completed the Mega Buddy Challenge Timed Research get to participate in exclusive Timed Research that rewards Gengar Mega Energy.
  • Darkrai is going to be featured in five-star raids.
  • Enjoy Halloween-themed Field Research tasks.
  • New avatar items are going to be available in the Style Shop.
    • Get dressed for Halloween with a:
      • Pikachu Mask
      • Gengar Onesie
      • Sableye Goggles
      • Sableye Mask
      • Banette Mask
    • Get to also try out the new Spooky Pose.
  • Keep those eyes peeled for the Creepy Crate, Boo Bundle, and Pumpkin Pack boxes in the shop.
  • Take a snapshot for some spooky surprises.
• Bonuses
  • 2X Transfer Candy
  • 2X Catch Candy

Celebrate Halloween

That’s not all as there are also these different activities to celebrate Halloween in Pokémon Go:

• Alolan Marowak Raid Day
  • Date: October 31 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, local time.
  • Alolan Marowak is going to appear more often in raids.
• Catch Mastery: Ghost Day
  • Date: October 25 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM local time.
  • Ghost-type Pokémon appear more often in the wild.
  • Learn more about the event here.
• Go Battle League: Halloween Cup
  • Date Start: October 26 at 4:00 PM EDT
  • Date End: November 3 at 4:00 PM EST
  • Details:
    • In this format, only Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon with 1,500 CP or less are allowed to participate.
    • Trainers can also earn encounters with costumed Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.