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Pokémon Pokopia’s first Halloween event features Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist, according to Pokémon France’s October 3, 2026 report. Official Pokémon announcements in German and Spanish confirm Pumpkaboo and the event dates; the accessible extracts do not independently name Gourgeist. The “fan-favorite” label has no supporting poll or popularity figures in the available sources.
Which Pokémon are in the Halloween event?
The event, titled “Pumpkaboo’s Candy Collection” in English-language announcements, centers on Pumpkaboo. Pokémon France reports that Gourgeist, Pumpkaboo’s evolution, can also be attracted and befriended. The two names are therefore not equally confirmed in the accessible announcements: Pokémon’s localized German and Spanish announcements name Pumpkaboo, while the Gourgeist detail comes from Pokémon France’s reporting of official sources.
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When does the event run?
The announced window is October 17 through November 1, 2026. Pokémon’s localized announcements describe the dates in local-time terms. Pokémon France specifies October 17 at 05:00 through November 1 at 04:59 on the console clock. Use the time convention shown in your game or regional announcement rather than assuming those precise clock times apply everywhere.
How do you take part?
According to Pokémon France’s October 3 report, Pumpkaboo appears near a rebuilt Pokémon Center. Speak with it and fulfill its request to befriend it. The reported event loop then uses the Copy ability for pranks: disguise yourself as furniture or another object a Pokémon likes, wait for it to approach, and startle it. Successful pranks reward pumpkin candies, which can be exchanged at the Pokémon Center for Halloween-themed furniture and objects.
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Attract Gourgeist
Pokémon France reports that event items can be used to create a suitable habitat that attracts Gourgeist. Befriend Gourgeist after it appears. The report also says Pokémon befriended during the event remain in town after the event ends.
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The following participation details are reported by Pokémon France; the accessible official localized announcement extracts confirm the event and dates but do not independently verify each condition.
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- Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon as a Ditto transformed to look like a human.
- Use other Pokémon’s moves, like Bulbasaur’s Leafage, to revitalize and navigate the world around you.
- Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.
- Gather materials to create items and furniture, till the fields to grow delicious crops, build homes for the Pokémon you meet, and more—there’s so much to do!
- Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.
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- Complete the major town request and rebuild the Pokémon Center.
- Learn Copy from Zorua in Grisemer.
- Connect to the internet when launching the game for the first time to participate.
- Start the event outside Cloud Islands and Fonds-Bulleux; the report says it does not begin in those locations.
- Do not use visit mode, where the report says the event is unavailable.
Nintendo Switch Online membership is not established as a requirement for this event. The game’s launch announcement says membership is required for online features generally, which is not the same as confirming it is needed for this event.
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