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Halloween 2019 Event Begins Now; New Research Tasks Available

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Article by David Teraoka

New Event Begins Today: Halloween 2019

October 17, 2019, marks the beginning of Halloween 2019 in Pokemon GO!

The event begins at 1 PM PDT today and lasts until November 1, 2019, at 1 PM PDT. 

Many bonuses will be included in this event, with one of the most anticipated being 2x Candy for catching, hatching, or transferring Pokemon!

Ghost-type Pokemon will be spawning in significantly increased numbers. Shiny Yamask will be available, as well as shiny versions of the Gen 1 starters in costumes! Pikachu is even in on the fun in a Mimikyu outfit. 

Some of the other bonuses won't be fully understood until the event begins. Research Task goals have been discovered but rewards have not been confirmed yet. Raid bosses are also unknown. Check out the links below to find out the latest updates. 

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David Teraoka is the news editor for GamePress News. He has been a contributor, manager, and editor for GamePress since 2017. Vinyl collector and lover of all games. From HI.