Pokemon Go is kicking October off with a Galarian Expedition event from October 4-11. As part of the event, the legendary Pokemon Zamazenta will return to five-star raids, and this time around you’ll have your first opportunity to catch a shiny one.
On top of that, you’ll have a chance of encountering shiny versions of Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres when you use your Daily Adventure Incense. There will also be event-themed Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges to complete, as well as a paid Masterwork Research quest to earn a Master Ball.
The nefarious Team Go Rocket will rear their heads once again and launch another takeover partway through the event. From October 8-11, Team Go Rocket grunts will be appearing at PokeStops and flying over the map in balloons more frequently, and they’ll have a new batch of Shadow Pokemon in their possession. The game will also roll out a new Special Research story that culminates in a battle with Giovanni and a chance to rescue Shadow Heatran.
Sewaddle Community Day
This month’s Community Day takes place on Saturday, October 5, and stars the bug/grass Pokemon Sewaddle. From 2-5 PM local time, Sewaddle will be appearing more frequently in the wild, and you’ll have an increased chance of encountering a shiny version.
After the event concludes, Sewaddle’s evolved form, Swadloon, will be appearing in bonus four-star raids from 5-10 PM local time. Each Swadloon that you evolve into Leavanny on the day of the event will also learn a special move upon evolving: the ghost-type Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Finally, a few bonuses will be available during October’s Community Day. As usual, any incense or Lure Modules that you use will last for three hours rather than their usual durations. On top of that, you’ll earn double candy for catching Pokemon, while eggs will hatch at a quarter of the distance they typically require.
Mega Raid Day
Pokemon Go is hosting a special Mega Raid Day on October 12. Additional details will be announced closer to the event.
Magnetic Study
Pokemon Go’s Max Out season continues with a Magnetic Study event from October 15-17. More details to come.
Research Day
Pokemon Go is holding another Research Day event on October 19.
Halloween 2024, Part 1
Pokemon Go is closing out October with its annual Halloween extravaganza. The first part of the event will run from October 22-28. More details will be announced later this month.
Halloween 2024, Part 2
The second part of this year’s Halloween celebration runs from October 28-November 3. Additional details will be announced closer to the event.
