Here is what October has in store in Pokémon GO.
October 2024 has some really exciting events in Pokémon GO. We have the continuation of the new season, Pokémon GO Max Out, with more debuts and content focused around the Galar Region. Additionally even more Max Battles, bringing all new Dynamax Pokémon to the game. We're even getting the shiny debut of Zamazenta. This follows the shiny debut of Zacian in late September.
So, what should you be looking out for in Pokémon GO in October 2024?
Pokémon GO October 2024 events
October 2024 will see a wide array of Pokémon GO events. Here are the dates for your calendars this month:
Event Name | Event Date | Event Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Galarian Expedition | October 4-11 | 10am - 8pm |
| Galarian Expedition Rocket Takeover | October 8-11 | 12am - 11:59pm |
| October Community Day | October 5 | 2pm - 5pm |
| Mega Raid Day | October 12 | 2pm - 5pm |
| Magnetic Study | October 15-17 | 12am - 11:59pm |
| Research Day | October 19 | 2pm - 5pm |
| Halloween 2024 Part 1 | October 22-28 | 10am - 10am |
| ??? | October 26-27 | ??? |
| Halloween 2024 Part 2 | October 28 - November 3 | 10am - 8pm |
| ??? | October 31- November 3 | ??? |
October 2024 brings several exciting Pokémon GO events. We've got the Pokémon GO Community Day for Sewaddle as well as a really exciting Galarian Expedition that will introduce the shiny forms of the Galarian Birds. Then, naturally with it being spooky season, we have a range of Halloween themed events. These are always very popular amongst Pokémon GO players. We're waiting on more details about what this year has in store.
October 2024 Max Battles
October 2024 gives us more Max Battles. These will run from all month long. The following Pokémon will be in Max Battles:
- Dynamax Grookey
- Dynamax Scorbunny
- Dynamax Sobble
- Dynamax Falinks
and more!
What Pokémon would you like to see in Max Battles next?
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Pokémon GO October 2024 Raids
Five Star Raids
 Zamazenta October 4-14 |  Giratina October 14-28 |  Darkrai October 28-November 4 |
October 2024 in Pokémon GO brings shiny Zamazenta to the game at last. We then get two spooky season themed Raids with Dark and Ghost-types. Giratina is a very powerful Raid Attacker in the Ghost and Dragon-type categories so is well worth Raiding for.
Mega Raids
 Mega Blaziken October 4-14 |  Mega Sableye October 14-28 |  Mega Banette October 26-October 4 |
October 2024 Mega Raids in Pokémon GO continue the spooky theme. Mega Banette has not been in Raids for a very long time. Make sure to get enough Mega Energy to add this one to your collection if you're lacking,
Shadow Raids
Pokémon GO Shadow Raids in October 2024 will see Shadow Entei back in Raids.
Other highlights
As always, there will be a range of Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours in October 2024. Notably, one of the Pokémon featured this month is Shroomish. This Pokémon yields 500 Stardust per catch. This will be boosted to 1000 (1500 with a Star Piece) thanks to the 2x Catch Stardust bonus. The October 22 Spotlight Hour will feature Gastly, Litwick and Duskull all at the same time. Then, we have a mystery Spotlight Hour on October 29.
Enjoy everything October 2024 has in store for you, Trainers!
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