To my amazement Pokémon GO is still popular. I thought the initial appeal would wear down, but just like The Sims it’s still going on strong. To be honest, unlike other Android games that you just play sitting on your couch, with Pokemon GO at least you do some actual physical activity. Since Halloween is right around the corner, they’ve announced a dedicated event called the Harvest Festival Event. It’s packed with opportunities to catch, evolve, and maybe even snag that rare Shiny Smoliv! The event starts on Thursday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. So, what does the Pokemon GO Halloween event comes up with?

Harvest festival bonuses & highlights

To kick off the Harvest Festival, Pokémon GO is doubling the amount of candy for every Pokémon caught! So get ready to harvest as much candy as possible. There’s also an increased chance to encounter the elusive Shiny Pumpkaboo, with an extra focus on the rare Super Size Pumpkaboo when using Mossy Lure Modules!

Other Pokémon, like Alolan Exeggutor, Snorlax, Pumpkaboo, and the new Smoliv, will also be be available, making it a great time to stock up on Pokémon and explore the local PokéStops.

Harvest festival wild encounters

Certain Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during this event, bringing a blend of familiar faces and new shinies. Look out for:

  • Oddish, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Sunkern, Miltank, Zigzagoon, Bunnelby
  • Different-sized Pumpkaboo (Small, Average, Large)
  • Smoliv, with a chance to encounter it in its Shiny form!

And for the very lucky, there’s a chance to encounter a Super Size Pumpkaboo!

Here are some of the prizes you get from these wild encounters:

Pumpkaboo Collection Challenge

  • Pumpkaboo (Small Size)
  • Pumpkaboo (Average Size)
  • Pumpkaboo (Large Size)
  • Pumpkaboo (Super Size)
  • Gourgeist (Small Size)
  • Gourgeist (Average Size)
  • Gourgeist (Large Size)
  • Gourgeist (Super Size)

Reward: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 1x Mossy Lure Module

Smoliv Collection Challenge

  • Smoliv
  • Dolliv
  • Arboliva

Reward: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 1x Mossy Lure Module

You need to earn 125 candy total to evolve Smoliv twice and complete the challenge.

Pokémon Go “Harvest Festival” wild spawns

The following spawns will be boosted for the duration of the event:

  • Bellsprout
  • Bounsweet
  • Combee
  • Cottonee
  • Exeggcute
  • Blue Flower Flabébé (Asia-Pacific)
  • Red Flower Flabébé (Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
  • Yellow Flower Flabébé (Americas)
  • Petilil
  • Pumpkaboo
  • Sewaddle
  • Smoliv
  • Sunkern
  • Wurmple

Harvest festival field research task rewards

Special event-themed Field Research tasks will be available, giving you encounters with Pumpkaboo and Smoliv as rewards. If luck is on your side, you might even encounter a Shiny. Plus, completing these tasks can help you stock up on useful items for your adventure.

Pokémon Go ‘Harvest Festival’ Field Research

You will encounter the following Field Research from spinning PokéStops:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon (Burmy, Sand or Trash Coat encounter)
  • Catch 15 Pokémon (Pumpkaboo encounter)
  • Catch 30 Pokémon (Pumpkaboo encounter)
  • Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)

Paid timed research

For $2.00, Trainers can unlock event-exclusive Timed Research that includes:

  • Two Mossy Lure Modules
  • One Incense
  • One Lucky Egg
  • Smoliv encounters!

This Timed Research is also giftable, allowing you to share the experience with a friend (who has a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher). Be aware that Timed Research must be completed and rewards claimed before the event ends on November 12.

Collection challenges & PokéStop showcases

Collection Challenges specific to the Harvest Festival event are also on the way! Completing these challenges will reward you with Stardust and encounters with Smoliv, so make sure to complete your Collection before the event wraps up.

Be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops! You’ll have the chance to enter your event-themed Pokémon in these contests and see how you rank compared to other Trainers.

The Pokémon GO Harvest Festival Event is a good opportunity to catch rare Pokémon, explore new event-themed Field Research tasks, and team up with friends. Don’t miss out on this autumnal adventure filled with exciting bonuses, Shiny chances, and community fun.