Pokemon GO: Spiritomb catching guide

Pokemon GO has always been a game that thrives on events, and the Halloween 2023 event is no different. With a plethora of spooky content for players to dive into, one of the most sought-after creatures this season is Spiritomb. In this guide, we’ll detail how you can capture Spiritomb in Pokemon GO and discuss its shiny variant.

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The Halloween 2023 event in Pokemon GO

The Halloween 2023 event in Pokemon GO has been split into two parts, with the second part currently in progress.

This event will conclude on October 31, 2023. During this phase, players have the opportunity to:

• Catch the Shiny Zorua in the wild for the very first time.
• Encounter Pikachu and Gengar donning the Tricks & Treats costume.
• Engage in the Spiritomb Timed Research quest for a chance to encounter this Ghost/Dark-type Pokemon.

Steps to capture Spiritomb in Pokemon GO

Capturing Spiritomb isn’t straightforward. Players need to engage in a special timed research quest to have an encounter with this rare creature. Here’s how:

Engage in the spiritomb timed research quest. This is an event-exclusive quest available only during Pokemon GO’s Halloween celebrations. The quest will end on October 31, 2023, at 8 PM local time.

Complete the quest tasks. The tasks associated with this quest are:

• Make 108 Nice Throws.
• Execute Curveball Throws.
• Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms.

It’s essential to note that if you miss out on this timed research quest, you’ll likely have to wait until the next Halloween event to have another shot at capturing Spiritomb.

Rewards

Quest Steps and Rewards:

1. Earn 1,080 Stardust:
   • Reward: Misdreavus encounter
2. Earn 1,080 XP:
   • Reward: Yamask encounter
3. Make 108 Nice Throws:
   • Reward: Pumpkaboo encounter
4. Make 108 Curveball Throws:
   • Reward: Phantump encounter
5. Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon:
   • Reward: Shuppet encounter
6. Earn 10,080 XP:
   • Reward: Litwick encounter
7. Spin 8 PokéStops or Gyms:
   • Reward: Gastly encounter
8. Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms:
   • Reward: Driftloon encounter

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Pokemon GO: Spiritbomb shiny variant

Spiritomb has a shiny variant in Pokemon GO. The shiny form of Spiritomb was introduced to the game in 2020. So, for those trainers who are avid shiny hunters, this is your chance to add a shiny Spiritomb to your collection.