Overview: Mega Metagross Debut and a Spooky October
The October 2025 season in Pokémon GO is packed with big arrivals, including the long-awaited debut of Mega Metagross, a rotating mega raid lineup, Halloween-themed activities, and a calendar full of focus moments, five-star raids, and community events. Whether you’re laddering for Mega Evolution shards, chasing a raid boss you’ve never defeated, or hunting for field research rewards, this month has something for every trainer.
Five‑Star Raid Schedule for October 2025
October’s five-star raid calendar features a rotating roster of Legendary and Mythic-level encounters. Note the windows below reflect the typical Taiwan/Asia-friendly timing within the game’s schedule, and players around the world will see the same bosses during their local day/night cycles.
- Sept 16 – Oct 7: Deoxys (Normal form)
- Oct 7 – Oct 14: Deoxys (Normal) and Deoxys (Defense)
- Oct 14 – Oct 21: Deoxys (Attack) and Deoxys (Speed)
- Oct 21 – Oct 28: Giratina
- Oct 28 – Nov 4: Giratina (Origin Form) / final form window
Each window offers a chance to earn unique his or her encounters, with varying move sets and optimal counters. Plan your raid passes and friend-coop sessions accordingly to maximize rewards and unlocks for the month.
Mega Raids: The October 2025 Lineup
October brings a broad Mega Raid slate, including the debut of Mega Metagross and a rotating lineup of classic Mega Evolutions. The calendar below outlines the known windows and participating Megas. Note that Mega Metagross makes its grand appearance in October as part of the month’s mega raid rotation, joining other Mega Evolutions across successive weeks.
- Sept 30 – Oct 7: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Lucario
- Oct 7 – Oct 14: Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert
- Oct 14 – Oct 21: Mega Salamence
- Oct 21 – Oct 28: Mega Salamence
- Oct 28 – Nov 4: Mega Houndoom, Mega Absol, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette
In addition to the above, October also features the debut of Mega Metagross as a marquee raid option, broadening the roster trainers can challenge and collect Mega Energy from. If you’re chasing specific Mega shards or planning a multi-week raid schedule, this is a month to book a few friend sessions and rotate participating Pokémon with your local community.
October Ultra Beasts / Special Raid Highlights
In October, you’ll encounter a curated set of Ultra Beasts and other high-difficulty raids as part of the ongoing event rotation. Expect a mix of Legendary and Ultra energy requirements, with opportunities to trade and team up for success. Check in-game notices for the latest changes and exclusive rewards tied to each week’s schedule.
Focus Moments, Spotlight Hours & Community Content
October features a sequence of Spotlight Hours and timed focus moments designed to boost spawn rates, items, and XP. These sessions are great for farming evolutions, Stardust, and candy by the buckets. Notable focus moments this month include rotating appearances of specific Pokémon with increased encounter frequencies and optional bonuses such as 2x evolution XP, 2x catch Stardust, or 2x catch XP during the designated windows. Keep an eye on the in-game events tab every Tuesday evening for the latest spotlight targets and bonuses.
Weekly focus windows typically run from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in local time, giving you a compact sprint to stack XP and complete tasks before the window ends. Examples in October include focus moments for a Seed Pokémon, a Grass-type root Pokémon, a Ghost-type creature, and other seasonal targets. Each focus moment provides a practical opportunity to fill Pokedex gaps and increase resource gains for future raids.
Field Research Breakthroughs & Community Day Preview
Field Research Breakthroughs are your ticket to guaranteed encounters with specific Pokémon as you complete daily tasks. Completed breakthroughs unlock encounters with one of several featured Pokémon for the month. The exact lineup rotates, so it pays to check the in-game task list each day. The next breakthroughs will be redeemable through December, so save your coins and plan your play sessions to optimize encounters and rewards.
Eggs, Hatch Rates & the October Egg Pool
The seasonal eggs for October include 2-kilometer and 5-kilometer pools, each with a mix of common, mid-tier, and rare Pokémon capable of hatching into collectible team staples. While the full hatch list varies by region and event windows, you’ll want to focus on stocking up incubators during egg-hatch events and aligning hatches with your raid schedule for maximal candy and blossom rewards.
Tips for Making the Most of October 2025
- Coordinate with friends to maximize raid success, especially for Mega and five-star windows that require multiple Trainers.
- Stock up on raid passes, incubators, and Mysterious Components if they reappear in event tins.
- Track Spotlight Hours and Focus Moments weekly to align XP bonuses, Stardust, and Candy with your evolving team needs.
- Keep an eye on Field Research breakthroughs to add rare encounters to your collection and complete special tasks before the window closes.
Whether you’re new to Pokémon GO or a long-time raider, October 2025 offers a balanced mix of nostalgia and new challenges. With Mega Metagross making its debut, a spooktacular Halloween slate, and a dense calendar of raids and broadcasts, this is a month to log in, team up, and chase those shiny captures and breakthrough rewards.
