October 2025 in a Nutshell
Pokémon GO players have a packed October ahead, with the first appearance of a new class of raids, a Halloween season that brings spooky spirit to Adventure Sync, and a dense calendar of five-star raids, Community Day shines, Spotlight Hours, and Field Research breakthroughs. Whether you’re chasing the debut of a new Super Raid boss lineup or aiming to stack up XP and Stardust during weekly focus moments, this guide breaks down everything you need to know to maximize your October hunts.
Five-Star Raid Schedule for October 2025
Throughout October, the five-star raid rotation features a careful schedule of popular legendary encounters. All times are in Taiwan time unless noted otherwise:
- Sept 16 – Oct 7: Deoxys
- Oct 7 – Oct 14: Deoxys (Normal) and Deoxys (Defense)
- Oct 14 – Oct 21: Deoxys (Attack) and Deoxys (Speed)
- Oct 21 – Oct 28: Genesect
- Oct 28 – Nov 4: Kyurem
For trainers, this means a rotating roster of versatile boss encounters across the month, with each form giving you a new challenge and, of course, new rewards to chase.
Introducing the October Super Raid Season
October also features a full slate of Super Raid battles. The month-long roster includes a rotating lineup of enhanced boss encounters, with a debut of a major new Super raid boss among the highlights. Expect familiar favorites to return alongside fresh variations as the schedule flips weekly. Here are a few notes to help you plan:
- The Super Raid roster runs across the entire month, with weekly rotations that keep encounters fresh.
- Example bosses rotating through October include well-known stalwarts, with a debut of a new Super raid boss mid-month.
- Prepare teams with strong counters for diverse typings and move sets, as the raids shift each week.
To stay on top of the exact weekly lineup, check in-game raid calendars and official guides as the month progresses. The rotating nature of Super Raids means flexibility and a little scouting can pay off.
Spotlight Hours and Focus Times in October
October features a series of weekly Spotlight Hours, each scheduled on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time (Taiwan). These events emphasize a single Pokémon and offer generous bonuses to help you power up your collection. The month includes a mix of experience, Stardust, catch candy, and catch XP bonuses, designed to help both casual players and progress-oriented trainers alike. Exact Pokémon rotating through Spotlight Hours are announced ahead of each date, so be ready to adapt your raid and catch plans.
Sample focus moments for the month include:
- First Spotlight: a Grass-type or Seed-related Pokémon with 2x Evolution XP
- Mid-month Spotlight: a seasonal favorite with 2x Catch Stardust
- Later Spotlight: a Ghost-type encounter with 2x Catch XP
- Concluding Spotlight: a seasonal Pokémon with 2x Catch Candy
Spotlight Hours are a great way to farm specific candy, XP, and stardust while adding variety to your routine. Be sure to check the in-game events page for each Tuesday’s exact Pokemon.
Field Research Breakthroughs and Special Encounters
October also features Field Research breakthroughs that unlock encounters with a rotating set of Pokémon. Complete the listed tasks to encounter one of several eligible Pokémon during the field research window, running from September 2, 10:00 AM Taiwan time through December 2, 10:00 AM Taiwan time. For a full task list and rewards, see the official Field Research page within Pokémon GO or your in-game journal.
Field Research breakthroughs are a reliable way to diversify your encounters without relying solely on raids, providing a steady stream of new or rare Pokémon to add to your Pokédex.
Egg Hatch Pool for October
October’s egg pool focuses on seasonal hatchables from the 2-kilometer and 5-kilometer eggs. While the full eggs list contains more species, the season emphasizes a few key seasonal Pokémon you can reliably chase from egg hatches. Plan your egg cycles and incubators accordingly to maximize the number of encounters you can earn during the month.
What This Means for Your October Playthrough
With the first-ever Super Raid lineup launching in October, the month promises a blend of new challenges and familiar favorites. Five-star raids rotate to keep things spicy, Spotlight Hours provide meaningful bonuses on a weekly cadence, and Field Research breakthroughs plus egg pools give you multiple routes to encounter valuable Pokémon. If you’re chasing rare forms, powerful counters, or simply stacking XP for the upcoming holiday season, October’s schedule is designed to keep players engaged across long sessions and short bursts alike.
Tips for Maximizing Your October Schedule
- Sync your team setups with weekly raid rotations to maximize counters for Deoxys forms and Genesect.
- Mark Spotlight Hours on your calendar and plan nearby raids to capitalize on the extra bonuses.
- Keep an eye on Field Research tasks; they often yield encounters with months-spanning relevance.
- Use your eggs wisely; rotate incubators to optimize the 2-km and 5-km pools for October hatchables.
