Halloween Event In Pokémon GO

 

I'm sure most of you don't play the game. I've been playing every day for the past five years. I don't see me stopping any time soon!

The Halloween Event is usually one of the bigger events in Pokémon GO and this year doesn't disappoint. The event runs from Oct. 15 until Oct. 31. Five new Pokémon are being added to the game. Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Phantump. Trevenant and Galarian Slowking. The new shiny is Spinarak. Pikachu, Piplup and Drifblim are wearing hats.

The following infographics explain most of the spooky happenings for the next two weeks.

If you've made it this far, please add me.

Prepare for a ghastly good time during Pokémon GO Halloween 2019!

Does anyone else play Pokémon GO? I've been playing since the game launched in July 2016 and don't ever see me stopping.

Today they announced this year's Halloween Event. The Halloween Event was the first event they had in the game back in 2016 and it's been very poplar every year since.

Here's the details from the Pokémon GO blog --

Trainers,

October is here, which means it’s almost time to make things a bit spookier! This year, you’re all in for a spine-chillingly good treat.

Starting Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Rescue more Shadow Pokémon from Team GO Rocket — Be ready to rescue the following Pokémon from Team GO Rocket Grunts at PokéStops near you: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Electabuzz, Magmar, Lapras, Mareep, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Sableye, Trapinch, Cacnea, Shuppet, and Duskull.
• Thrilling threads in the Style Shop — Play dreadful dress-up with new avatar items, including a Zubat Bag, a Pikachu Onesie, a Cubone Cap, a Litwick Cap, and a Mimikyu Bag!
• A Spooky Shiny Pokémon makes its debut — If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Yamask.

From Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Friday, November 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Don’t be scared! More Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids — Gastly, Murkrow, and more will be appearing. Making its Halloween debut is Yamask, the Spirit Pokémon!
• Pokémon wearing creepy-cute Halloween costumes arrive in raids and in the wild! — Some Pokémon have donned costumes to celebrate Halloween this year! Look forward to Bulbasaur wearing Shedinja costumes, Charmander wearing Cubone costumes, and Squirtle wearing Yamask costumes in raids. In the wild, be on the lookout for Pikachu wearing Mimikyu costumes! If you’re lucky, you might even encounter these alarmingly adorable Pokémon as Shiny Pokémon!
• The Pitch-Black Pokémon makes its ominous debut in Pokémon GO! Darkrai will be appearing in five-star raids!
• Frightful and fun Field Research tasks will be available for a limited time during this event.
• You’ve received a spooky message. Check out your Special Research when the Halloween event begins, Trainer, and you might face a Forbidden Pokémon...

Bonuses

• 2× Catch Candy
• 2× Hatch Candy
• 2× Transfer Candy

Have fun, stay safe, and have a spooky good time, Trainers! Let’s GO!

And here's some infographics courtesy of Couple of Gaming --

My current avatar.

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Pokémon GO Halloween Event

Does anyone play Pokémon GO?  I have to admit I am addicted! For more info, visit these pages ~ website, Facebook, Twitter.

Here's some info about the event:

"Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! And, because you can’t have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever since! Could a Pokémon be causing this ruckus? Complete Special Research tasks and find out before whatever it is goes away! You’ll also be able to enjoy Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon throughout the event.

Plus, the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina, will make its first appearance in Raid Battles! This Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region has emerged from the Distortion World for an extended time, so challenge it before it leaves on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. PST!

Feeling extra creepy and kooky? New avatar items featuring Ghost-type Pokémon are now available in the Style Shop! From a Drifloon Cap to a Gengar Backpack, you can show your love for these Pokémon all year round.

Steel your nerves and get ready for some strange and scary fun times! Stay safe, and happy exploring!"

Happy Halloween!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween! Sorry I didn't post everyday like I wanted to. I blame it on three things:

1. Pokémon GO ~ I'm addicted to this game and play everyday!

2. I have a new granddaughter that was born earlier this year. She's adorable!

3. I'm just plain lazy!!! :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Monsterfestmania Review

Back on July 30 I went to the first annual Monsterfestmania classic sci-fi and horror convention in Akron, Ohio. The show was put on by the same people that run the Akron Comicon. I had a really good time and look forward to next year's show.

You can find out more about Monsterfestmania at these sites:

Website
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Here's some of my photos from the show:

I met actor Felix Silla. He was Cousin Itt on The Addams Family, Twiki on Buck Rogers and an Ewok in Return of the Jedi among many other roles.

 I also met some local horror hosts.

Dale Kay from Eerie House

The Son of Ghoul

Janet Decay from The Mummy and the Monkey

Vilessence Vile. He's not a horror host, but he's cool.

The Green Goblin head from Maximum Overdrive.

The local CW channel was there. Spin the wheel and win a prize! I won a deck of  "The King of Queens" playing cards. :)

Local cosplay group Rubber City Cosplay

Horror cosplayers.

The winners of the costume contest.

Even the cars were dressed up.

 Here's some cool stuff I saw that I didn't buy:

 Here's what I did buy. Weird that I didn't buy anything horror related.

Pokémon GO Team Valor (red) sticker.

I got a really good deal on some Funko Pop!s.

Incredible Hulk button.

DeBord's 21st Annual Halloween Festival

DeBord's Annual Halloween Festival is a massive FREE family friendly event that features TV's big Chuck and Little John, Son of Ghoul, 12 bands, 4 dance groups, 115 clubs and vendors, drum circles, hay and train rides, wrestlers, roller derby girls, costume contest, trick or treat, pizza eating contest, SCA group, Ghostbuster clubs, food vendors, costume characters, kids games, DJ's and so much more.

I hung out there for a couple of hours on Saturday. Here's some of the stuff I saw.

I found a Charizard!

Big Chuck, Little John and Son of Ghoul

Pizza eating contest winner