Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 event: Mega Banette, Shiny Noibat, more

Pokemon Go has just announced the next Season of Light event — this time being Part I of the game’s Halloween celebration for 2022. Here’s everything we know about it.

Pokemon Go’s Season of Light began on July 17, 2025, and Niantic has since provided plenty offun events like Fashion WeekandPsychic Spectacular.

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Pokemon Go is finally starting to get into the Halloween spirit in 2022 with the newest event in the Season of Light.

Here’s everything we know about it, including dates, times, and what trainers can look forward to.

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Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I dates & times

According to Pokemon Go’s officialwebsite, the Halloween 2022 Event Part I will begin onThursday, July 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.and will end onThursday, August 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I Mega Banette debut

Pokemon Go is getting yet another Mega Evolution in the Halloween 2022 event — this time in the form of Mega Banette.

Players will be able to catch Mega Banette in Mega Raids with the chance of encountering a Shiny variation as well.

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Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs:

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Noibat. Additionally, Noibat hatched from these Eggs will also have a greater chance of being Shiny than Noibat found in the wild.

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I Wild encounters

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Evolving Stars event:

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Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I Raid encounters

One-Star Raids:

Three-Star Raids:

Five-Star Raids:

Altered Forme Giratina will be available fromThursday, August 03, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.untilTuesday, August 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local timeand will know Shadow Force as its featured attack.

Mega Raids

Mega Banette will be available fromThursday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Pokemon marked with * may appear as shiny

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I event bonuses

Completing Field Research tasks will give players a chance to encounter the following Pokemon:

Players can earn Gengar Mega Energy and Absol Mega Energy for completing certian Field Research tasks.

Pokemon Go Halloween 2022 Part I Timed Research

In addition to the Special Research available to all Trainers, paid tickets for Timed Research will also be available during the event.

There are two available tickets for the Timed Research, which will cost $1 and $5 respectively.

Ticket 1 grants access to Timed Research featuring encounters with Yamask and Galarian Yamask, while Ticket 2 grants access to Timed Research featuring increased Candy bonuses, additional Halloween-themed tasks, and an avatar pose.

That’s everything you need to know about the Evolving Stars event. While you’re here, check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides: