Pokemon Go events schedule for October 2024: All current and upcoming events
NianticA huge event schedule is lined up for Pokemon Go in October 2024, so we’ve compiled a full list of dates from Community Days to Spotlight Hours and special events like the Galarian Expedition.
Despite launching on mobile devices eight years ago, Pokemon Go still has a massive community of players worldwide who log in every day to catch ’em all and battle with friends. A big reason is the events that Niantic hosts in the game.
In addition to the monthly Community Days and weekly Spotlight Hours, which focus on a specific Pokemon, there are always themed events that celebrate everything from Halloween to the release of new mainline Pokemon games like Scarlet & Violet.
Below, you’ll find information on every major event happening in October 2024 in Pokemon Go and details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy.
All upcoming Pokemon Go events in October 2024
You can find information on every Pokemon Go event in October 2024 below, including details of Community Days, Spotlight Hours, and Raids. We’ll keep this page updated throughout the month.
Galarian Expedition (October 4 – October 11)
The first event to be mindful of in the October line-up is Pokemon Go: Galarian Expedition, which will feature the Galarian Legendary Birds, along with the debut of Shiny Zamazenta, collection challenges, special bonuses, and Field Research.
Make sure to check out our full event hub for the Galarian Expedition so you can hit the ground running when this event kicks off on October 4.
October Community Day (October 5)
As covered in our guide here, the dual Bug/Grass caterpillar lookalike – Sewaddle – will be the star of the show for October’s Community Day.
This event marks the perfect opportunity to catch plenty of Sewaddle to evolve it into a Swadloon and finally the elusive Leavanny.
Galarian Expedition: Taken Over (October 8 – October 11)
The Galarian Expedition Taken Over is a new Team Go Rocket takeover event that will run from Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 12:00 AM until Friday, October 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.
During this time, players will have the chance to rescue and capture Shadow Heatran, who will debut as Giovanni‘s new Shadow Boss Pokemon. You can check all the details in our hub.
Keep in mind that the Taken Over event will run in conjunction with the Galarian Expedition which will see the addition of Shiny Zamazenta and the Shiny Galarian Legendary Birds.
Mega Mawile Raid Day (October 12)
The next Raid Day players can look forward to will take place on October 12 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time and it will introduce Mega Mawile to Pokemon Go.
Along with the Pokemon’s Mega Evolution and Shiny Mega Evolution debut, there will be a handful of exciting event bonuses and a paid ticket for players who want to maximize their rewards on this day.
Make sure to check out our full Mega Mawile Raid Day hub for more information about this upcoming event.
Magnetic Study (October 15 – October 17)
The Magnetic Study event takes place from October 15, 2024, to October 17, 2024, and will focus on plenty of Electric-type Pokemon such as Minun, Plusle, and Magnemite. There’ll be event bonuses, Timed Research Rewards, Field Research encounters, and lots more for players to dig into.
Check out our full breakdown of the event here so you know what to expect when it rolls around.
Yamask & Galarian Yamask Research Day (October 19)
As shared by the official Pokemon Go website, players can expect to see a Research Day for Yamask and Galarian Yamask on October 19, 2024, running from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.
The event will feature the mentioned Pokemon, as well as many others such as Cubone, Duskull, and Shieldon. All of them will have the chance of appearing as Shiny.
Be sure to check out our full event hub for the Yamask and Galarian Yamask Research Day for more details.
Halloween 2024: Part I (October 22 – October 28)
As expected – and following last year’s schedule – Pokemon Go will have a special event to celebrate Halloween. However, the event will be divided into two parts, with Part I taking place from Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM to Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time.
Pokemon Go Halloween 2024: Part I will introduce Morpeko to the game, as well as Dynamax Gastly. There will be event bonuses, lots of wild encounters, avatar items, themed Research Tasks, and lots more.
Check out our guide with all the event details, so you can get ready properly.
Go Bigger (October 26 – October 27)
The Go Bigger event takes place from October 26, 2024, to October 27, 2024, marking the anxiously awaited introduction of Gygantamax Pokemon to the game.
Gigantamax Venusar, Gigantamax Charizard, and Gigantamax Blastoise will make their debut in a new type of Max Battles, so check out our full breakdown of the event to learn every detail.
Halloween 2024: Part II (October 28 – November 3)
The Halloween 2024: Part I event will have a second instance with new featured Pokemon, Research Tasks, bonuses, and more.
The information hasn’t been revealed yet, but we will update this guide as soon as Niantic publishes any details.
Pokemon Go October 2024 Spotlight Hours
There are five Spotlight Hours to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, which we’ve listed below:
- October 1: Pidove, 2x Transfer Candy
- October 8: Galarian Slowpoke, 2x Evolution XP
- October 15: Shroomish, 2x Catch Stardust
- October 22: Duskull, Litwick, and Gastly, 2x Catch XP
- October 29: TBD, 2x Catch Candy
Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time and they offer some exciting bonuses. Prepare for them by stocking up on Poke Balls and clearing out your Pokemon storage.
Make sure to have a look at our full Spotlight Hour guide so you know what to expect when these events roll around.
Pokemon Go October 2024 Raid Hours
There are five Raid Hours to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, which we’ve listed below:
- October 2: Zacian
- October 9: Zamazenta
- October 16: Giratina (Origin Forme)
- October 23: Giratina (Origin Forme)
- October 30: Darkrai
Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. During this hour, the featured Pokemon will appear more frequently in Raid Battles at Gyms.
Find out more about Raid Battles with our complete Raid Boss schedule.
That’s everything you need to know about October’s events calendar for Pokemon Go!