Overview: October 2025 brings a jam-packed Pokémon GO calendar
The October 2025 events calendar for Pokémon GO is stacked with milestone moments. The month marks the first appearance of Mega Metagross, a rotating slate of Mega Raid bosses, spooky Halloween-themed content, and a robust lineup of Focus Times and Community Days. If you’re planning your catches, raids, and research encounters, this guide will lay out the key dates and how to make the most of the October 2025 events.
Mega Raid and 5‑Star Raid schedule
October 2025 features a carefully staggered schedule for five-star raids, along with a rotating roster of Mega Raids throughout the month. Here’s the core lineup by date:
- September 16 – October 7: Deoxys (Normal form)
- October 7 – October 14: Deoxys (Normal) and Deoxys (Defense)
- October 14 – October 21: Deoxys (Attack) and Deoxys (Speed)
- October 21 – October 28: Genesect
- October 28 – November 4: Giratina
In addition to these five-star encounters, the entire month features a rotating Mega Raid roster. The Mega lineup includes high-profile evolutions such as Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Lucario, Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert, Mega Salamence, Mega Gengar, Mega Banette, and more as the month progresses. These Mega Raids offer chance encounters with powerful Mega-Evolved Pokemon and unique rewards—perfect for Trainers looking to maximize their Mega energy farming and shiny odds when available.
October focus moments: Spotlight Hours and focused encounters
Each Tuesday in October, Pokémon GO hosts Spotlight Hours that bring a focused Pokémon into the spotlight for a short window, typically 6:00–7:00 PM in Taiwan Time. The October lineup is as follows:
- October 7: Seedot — 2x Evolution XP
- October 14: Oddish — 2x Catch Stardust
- October 21: Gastly — 2x Catch XP
- October 28: A fourth Spotlight Hour (spotlighted Pokémon named in the official notes) — 2x Candy
These focused hours are a great way to grind specific candy, XP, or Stardust while adding a little variety to your weekly routine. Make sure your incense and lures are ready, and consider bringing a friend to speed through wild spawns during the window.
Focus moments and field research opportunities
October also features designated Focus Moments during which certain Pokémon appear more frequently, offering a chance to complete related tasks and encounters. The timing and rewards are aligned with the weekly Spotlight cadence, and Trainers can expect improved odds and bonus incentives during these events.
Additionally, Field Research breakthroughs unlock encounters with specific Pokémon across the duration of the season. These breakthroughs run from September 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM to December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time. Completing these tasks provides encounters with unique Pokémon and sometimes rare prize encounters, so keep an eye on the full task list and rewards as you queue up your daily play sessions.
The egg pool and seasonal spawns
October’s egg pool includes a mix of 2 km and 5 km eggs, featuring a rotating roster of hatchable Pokémon. While the list changes with the month, players can expect community-friendly hatch candidates as well as a few surprises tied to the Halloween and Mega Raid events. Plan your walking and hatch timing to maximize candy, Stardust, and shiny chances during peak egg-hatching periods.
Halloween season updates and how to prepare
With Halloween in the air, look for spooky-themed tasks, special research stories, and costume-inspired Pokémon appearances. This seasonal event is a favorite for Trainers who enjoy themed cosmetics, unique encounters, and boosted candy or XP events. To prepare, stock up on Poké Balls, potions, and star pieces in anticipation of longer play sessions and exciting raid rotations.
Tips to tackle October 2025 events
- Coordinate with friends to tackle Mega Raids and 5-star raids—Raids scale with player count, and team play accelerates success.
- Mark Spotlight Hour days on your calendar and plan your travel routes to hit multiple spawns in one session.
- Track Field Research unlocks and plan your plays around the breakthroughs for the best encounter pools.
- Prepare for the egg pool by rotating your Egg Incubators and walking routes to maximize hatch totals.
Bottom line
The October 2025 calendar for Pokémon GO is a busy one, with the debut of Mega Metagross-style lineups, a rotating set of Mega and 5-star raids, focused Spotlight Hours, and Halloween excitement. Stay flexible, team up with others, and keep an eye on the official notes for any last-minute changes. Whether you’re chasing megas, shinies, or specialized research encounters, October 2025 in Pokémon GO has something for every Trainer.
