All Pokemon Go active and upcoming events, complete schedule for October 2025

Events are the best part of Pokemon Go , and they are responsible for keeping the community engaged with the game. October 2025 is filled with unique events, including seasonal celebrations, exclusive raids, and community gatherings. These will ensure that the trainers worldwide have reasons to keep their apps open throughout the month.
If you are looking forward to learning more about the active and upcoming Pokemon Go events for October 2025, you are at the right place. Here is your complete guide to all the major events happening this month.
Pokemon Go active and upcoming events (October 2025)

This week in Pokémon GO looks crazy!

⬆️ Level 80 releases with all new requirements and XP curve
🎃 Harvest Festival continues
🎉 Pokémon Legends: Z-A Celebration arrives
🐉 Mega Rayquaza Raid Day takes place!

and more!https://t.co/1C2biZ1Yry pic.twitter.com/JTlA8jF8sY

— Pokémon GO Hub (@PokemonGOHubNet) October 12, 2025

Listed below are the active and upcoming Pokemon Go events:
Harvest Festival (October 10-16)

• Harvest Festival is currently active in the game, and it has led to the debut of Dipplin and Hydrapple alongside the new Syrupy Apples mechanic. During the period of this event, trainers can enjoy double Candy when catching with Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries. Added to this, there are boosted Shiny odds for Pumpkaboo and Smoliv, and increased spawn rates at Mossy Lure-boosted PokeStops.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Celebration (October 16-20)

• To celebrate the launch of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Pokemon Go is set to offer a special event. It features Timed Research with starter Pokemon like Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig. Additionally, evolving Bayleef, Croconaw, or Pignite during the event will unlock exclusive Charged Attacks. Lumiose City-themed avatar gear will also be available for free during the event..

Mega Rayquaza Raid Day (October 18)

• October 18 will offer you a three-hour window to battle the Legendary Mega Rayquaza. The event includes boosted rewards, additional Raid Passes, and increased Shiny encounter rates.

Halloween 2025 Part I (October 21-27)

• The spooky season is set to commence in Pokemon Go with Halloween Part I. It will be introducing Poltchageist and Sinistcha to the game, and wild encounters will feature Ghost and Dark-type Pokemon like Zorua, Greavard, Phantump, and Galarian Yamask. The event includes themed Field Research, avatar items, stickers, and a nighttime remix of the Lavender Town music.

Halloween 2025 Part II (October 27 - November 2)
The Halloween celebration will continue from October 27, and it is set to offer costumed variants of Teddiursa, Ursaring, Ursaluna, Noibat, and Noivern. The event will also result in enhanced Shiny rates, special Raid and Shadow Raid lineups, and event bonuses.
Weekly recurring events in Pokemon Go
Spotlight Hours (Tuesdays 6-7 PM local time):

• October 14: Petilil with 2x Catch Stardust
• October 21: Gastly with 2x Catch XP
• October 28: Sinistea with 2x Catch Candy

Raid Hours (Wednesdays 6-7 PM local time):

• October 15: Deoxys Attack and Speed Formes
• October 22: Genesect variants (standard, Douse Drive, Shock Drive)
• October 29: Giratina Origin Forme

Regional exclusive events in Pokemon Go
Festival of Lights (October 18-23)

• This event will be celebrated exclusively in India, in line with the Indian festival of Diwali. It will feature Pikachu in traditional saree and kurta outfits, and the trainers will be provided with benefits like double Stardust, extended Incense duration, and themed research tasks.

Gigantamax Garbodor Max Battle Day (November 1)

• This event closes out the month. It is set to have a three-hour 6-Star Max Battle debut featuring Shiny chances, boosted Max Particle limits, and doubled XP rewards.

This is all you need to know about Pokemon Go events in October 2025.