Pokémon GO events for October 2024

Below are upcoming events in Pokémon GO for the month of October! Fans can look forward to new Pokémon in Max Battles, Sewaddle Community Day and more!

Raids for October 2024

  • Max Battles will feature Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble and Falinks from October 1 until November 1, along with a mystery Pokémon
  • Five-Star Raids will feature:
    • Zamazenta from October 4 – 14
    • Giratina (Origin Forme) from October 14 – 28
    • Darkrai from October 28 – November 4
  • Mega Raids will feature:
    • Mega Blaziken from October 4 – 14
    • Mega Sableye from October 14 – 28
    • Mega Banette from October 28 – November 4
  • Shadow Raids will feature Shadow Entei during October weekends
  • Raid Hours will feature the following Pokémon:
    • October 2: Zacian
    • October 9: Zamazenta
    • October 16: Giratina (Origin Forme)
    • October 23: Giratina (Origin Forme)
    • October 30: Darkrai

Spotlight Hours and event dates

The following Pokémon will be featured in Spotlight Hours during October:

  • October 1: Pidove
  • October 8: Slowpoke
  • October 15: Shroomish
  • October 22: Gastly, Duskull and Litwick
  • October 30: Mystery Pokémon

In addition, important dates for the month can be found in the second image above for players who are planning their month.


Are you looking forward to anything in October? I’m personally excited for the Sewaddle Community Day and may need to pick up the Galarian starters with the ability to Dynamax while they’re in Max Battles. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to also join our Discord server!

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