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Pokémon GO Unveils 3 New Halloween Costumes for 2026
Pokémon GO releases 3 new Halloween costumes for 2026, including a top hat Zubat and bow Sinistea.
In brief
Pokémon GO releases 3 new Halloween costumes for 2026, including a top hat Zubat and bow Sinistea. Pokémon GO introduces three new Halloween 2026 costumes: Pikachu in a hat, Zubat in a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow. Originally reported by Collider.
Halloween Event Details
Pokémon GO's Halloween 2026 Part I runs from October 27 at 10 a.m. to November 1 at 10 a.m. local time.
New Costumed Characters
Pikachu appears in a hat and capelet, Zubat wears a top hat, and Sinistea wears a bow for Halloween 2026.
Shiny Forms Available
All three new costumed Pokémon can appear in Shiny forms during the event.
Wild and Raid Appearances
Costumed Zubat appears in the wild, while Pikachu and Sinistea appear in one-star raids.
Halloween GO Pass Rewards
Rank 10 unlocks double catch Candy, and Rank 20 unlocks double catch Stardust with the Halloween GO Pass.
Deluxe Pass Benefits
GO Pass Deluxe provides triple bonuses at Rank 10 and Rank 20 milestones, costing $7.99.
Free Pass Availability
The free Halloween GO Pass arrives automatically when the event begins and expires November 7 at 8 p.m. local time.
Storage Space Challenge
Zubat's tiny top hat makes it a difficult addition to even the most crowded Pokémon storage.
Pikachu's Seasonal Appeal
Pikachu is usually a safe bet for the cutest seasonal addition but Sinistea's bow makes this year's choice harder.
Collector's Focus
Collectors should start clearing space now to find all three costumed Pokémon in their Shiny forms.
Event Timeline
The event runs through November 1 at 10 a.m. local time with rewards expiring November 7 at 8 p.m. local time.
Halloween GO Pass Details
The free Halloween GO Pass is available automatically when the event begins and continues until November 5 at 8 p.m. local time.
Costume Collection Challenge
Finding all three costumed Pokémon in their Shiny forms keeps collectors busy between Halloween plans.
The short version
Pokémon GO introduces three new Halloween 2026 costumes: Pikachu in a hat, Zubat in a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow.
