Pokémon GO Late October Schedule — Giratina Raid, Mega Sableye & Halloween Event
Here is a summary of the major Pokémon GO events from Monday, October 26 through Sunday, November 1, 2026. The Giratina (Origin) Raid and Mega Sableye Mega Raid begin, and the Halloween Part 1 event runs alongside them. Don't miss the Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day on October 31.
Still ongoing — Landorus, Charizard & Palkia Raids
- Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) 5-star Raid: Wednesday, October 7 – Tuesday, November 3 at 10 p.m. Shiny available. View Shadow Landorus raid guide
- Mega Charizard X & Mega Charizard Y Raids: Wednesday, October 21 – Tuesday, October 27 at 10 p.m. Shiny available. Mega Charizard X guide · Mega Charizard Y guide
- Palkia 5-star Raid: Wednesday, October 21 – Tuesday, October 27 at 10 p.m. Shiny available. View Palkia raid guide
Monday, October 26 — Max Monday: Dynamax Sableye
On Monday, October 26 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dynamax Sableye will appear during Max Monday. Use your Max Battle Power Points to participate.
Tuesday, October 27 – Sunday, November 1 — Halloween 2026 Part 1
The Halloween Part 1 event runs from Tuesday, October 27 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, November 1 at 10 a.m. During this period, a variety of Ghost type Pokémon will appear more frequently. View the Halloween 2026 Part 1 event article
Wednesday, October 28 — Giratina (Origin) 5-star Raid begins + Raid Hour
The Giratina (Origin) 5-star Raid runs from Wednesday, October 28 at 6 a.m. through Tuesday, November 3 at 10 p.m. Shiny available. Weaknesses are Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy (each ×1.6). Raid Hour takes place on Wednesday, October 28 from 6 p.m.–7 p.m. local time. Following that, a Giratina (Altered) 5-star Raid will also open starting Wednesday, November 4 (through Sunday, November 8). View Giratina (Origin) raid guide
Wednesday, October 28 — Mega Sableye Raid begins
The Mega Sableye Mega Raid runs from Wednesday, October 28 at 6 a.m. through Saturday, November 8 at 10 p.m. Shiny available. As a Dark and Ghost dual type, its only practical weakness is Fairy (×1.6). View Mega Sableye raid guide
Thursday, October 29 — Gastly Spotlight Hour
Gastly Spotlight Hour takes place on Thursday, October 29 from 6 p.m.–7 p.m. local time. The bonus is 2× XP for evolving Pokémon. Shiny available. If you plan to evolve Haunter into Gengar, doing so during this hour will earn you double XP. View Gastly Spotlight Hour article
Saturday, October 31 — Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day
Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day runs on Saturday, October 31 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prepare your Raid Passes in advance so you can complete as many Raids as possible in this short window. Check the official announcement for detailed bonuses and conditions.
All dates and times are in local time. Raid Hour is 6 p.m.–7 p.m. local time. Figures are based on GBL Note's own calculations; the schedule is based on the LeekDuck feed.