Pokemon GO Unveils October 2026 Lineup With 11 Events and Giratina Raid Finale
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Updated · VICE · Sep 28
Pokemon GO Unveils October 2026 Lineup With 11 Events and Giratina Raid Finale
3 articles · Updated · VICE · Sep 28
Summary
11 events fill Pokemon GO’s October 2026 calendar, led by Harvest Festival from Sept. 29-Oct. 5 and Halloween Part One from Oct. 27-31, with Halloween Part Two extending into Nov. 5.
Five-star raids rotate weekly through Xerneas, Yveltal, Dialga, Palkia and Origin Forme Giratina, which closes the month from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.
Special battle content also includes Shadow Thundurus on weekends through Oct. 6, Shadow Landorus from Oct. 7-Nov. 3, and Mega raids featuring Blastoise, Dragonite, Charizard X and Y, and Sableye.
Single-day highlights include Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day on Oct. 3, Zorua Community Day on Oct. 10, Sandile Hatch Day on Oct. 17, Dynamax Max Battle Day on Oct. 24 and Super Mega Raid Day on Oct. 31.
The month-long schedule underscores Pokemon GO’s annual Halloween push, a recurring seasonal draw for the decade-old mobile game.
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As exclusive shinies and vital bonuses hide behind new paid tickets, is October's packed schedule truly a celebration or a costly FOMO trap?
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