Timed Research is a part of any Pokémon GO event. While you’re out snagging spooky Ghost-type Pokémon in preparation for the 2023 Halloween celebrations, you’ll also be making progress towards completing the Halloween Timed Research. Below are all the tasks and rewards associated with this timed research, which gives players some of their first encounters with the poltergeist pup Greavard.
Pokémon GO Halloween Timed Research Date and Time
The Pokémon GO Halloween Timed Research is only available to complete for a limited time. The tasks will only be available from October 19 at 10:00 AM to October 31 at 8:00 PM local time. You must collect your rewards before October 31 at 8:00 PM local time, or they will disappear along with the timed research tasks.
Pokémon GO Halloween Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
Halloween Timed Research (1/3) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon | Stardust x1000 |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | 1500 XP |
| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon | Stardust x1000 |
The rewards for completing all the Halloween Timed Research (1/3) tasks and claiming all the rewards are:
- An encounter with Greavard
- Poké Ball x25
- Stardust x1000
Halloween Timed Research (2/3) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
| Take 1 snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon | Stardust x1500 |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | 2000 XP |
| Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon | Stardust x1500 |
| Catch 20 Ghost-type Pokémon | Pinap Berry x3 |
The rewards for completing all the Halloween Timed Research (2/3) tasks and claiming all the rewards are:
- An encounter with Greavard
- Great Ball x20
- Stardust x1000
Halloween Timed Research (3/3) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
| Take 1 snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon | Stardust x2000 |
| Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon | 2000 XP |
| Catch 1 Ghost-type Pokémon | Stardust x2000 |
The rewards for completing all the Halloween Timed Research (3/3) tasks and claiming all the rewards are:
- An encounter with Greavard
- Ultra Balls x5
- Pinap Berries x3
Increased Ghost-type Pokémon Encounters During Halloween 2023
There are plenty of Ghost-type Pokémon with increased encounter rates in the wild during both halves of the Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 event. Below are lists of Ghost-types you can find to help complete your tasks to catch many Ghost-type Pokémon.
Increased Ghost-type Pokémon Encounters During Halloween 2023 Part I
The following Ghost-type Pokémon are more common in the wild during the Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I event, from October 19 at 10:00 AM to October 26 at 10:00 AM local time.
- Gastly
- Haunter
- Misdreavus
- Shuppet
- Drifloon
- Litwick
- Phantump
- Sandygast (rare)
Increased Ghost-type Pokémon Encounters During Halloween 2023 Part II
The following Ghost-type Pokémon are more common in the wild during the Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II event, from October 26 at 10:00 AM to October 31 at 8:00 PM local time.
- Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume (rare)
- Misdreavus
- Sableye
- Drifloon
- Yamask
- Phantump
- Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume
It’s recommended to use Berries to help catch the Ghost-type Pokémon you find, and try to make as many Nice Curveball throws as possible. This way, you can make some progress on the Spiritomb Limited Research tasks at the same time as you complete your Halloween Timed Research tasks.
How to Take a Snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon
You’ll have to take snapshots of Ghost-type Pokémon at different points during your quest to complete the Halloween Timed Research tasks. Taking a snapshot of a wild Ghost-type Pokémon will not count towards completing the research task. You need to take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon you’ve captured.
Luckily, the first time you’re required to take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon is starting with the second set of research tasks. If you’ve made it that far, that means you’ve already encountered Greavard from the previous set of research tasks. You can use your new Greavard to complete these tasks, or any Ghost-type Pokémon in your collection.
To take a snapshot of your Ghost-type Pokémon:
- Touch the Poké Ball icon at the bottom center of the screen, then go to “Pokémon” on the bottom left to open up your Pokémon storage.
- Navigate to the Ghost-type Pokémon you’d like to take a snapshot of. If you’re using your newly caught Greavard, press the circular icon in the bottom right of the screen and select “Recent” (pressing the icon once or twice, until the arrow next to it is pointing downwards). This will show you your most recently caught Pokémon first, and Greavard should be among them.
- When you’re on your Pokémon’s information page, press the camera icon in the upper right corner, underneath the star for favoriting Pokémon.
- You’ll receive a pop-up with information and warnings about AR mode.
- If you have AR mode on, you’ll have to slowly move your device back and forth until you see paw prints on the screen. Tap them to place your Pokémon in the environment. If you don’t have AR mode on, your Pokémon will automatically appear in the environment, centered and on a layer above everything around it.
- When you’re ready to take a snapshot, press the camera icon at the bottom of the screen (the left or right of the screen if you’ve rotated your device).
- When you’re done, press the square with an arrow icon at the top left of the screen to leave snapshot mode.
If you’re looking for more information about Halloween in Pokémon GO for 2023, check out our guide on Part I and Part II of the Halloween 2023 event.
