Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have activated a Halloween-themed limited-time event in Pokémon Pokopia titled Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises.
Running from October 17 at 5:00 a.m. local time through November 1 at 4:59 a.m. local time, the event gives players the opportunity to befriend Pumpkaboo and, potentially, Gourgeist by participating in a series of in-game activities and an item exchange.
Organizers explained that Pumpkaboo — the Pumpkin Pokémon — will appear near the Pokémon Center, and players can befriend it by speaking with the character and completing its request.
The event introduces a new event-only currency, pumpkin candy, which players earn by surprising other Pokémon while camouflaged as furniture and other favored items.
Pumpkin candy can be traded at the Pokémon Center for event-themed furniture and decorations inspired by a midnight festival.
Event schedule
- October 17 (Sat), 5:00 a.m. – November 1 (Sun), 4:59 a.m. local time.
How the event works
1.
Talk to Pumpkaboo: Head to the area near the Pokémon Center and interact with Pumpkaboo.
Befriending begins once you fulfill Pumpkaboo’s request.
2.
Collect Pumpkin Candy: Camouflage your avatar as furniture or items that attract Pokémon, then surprise approaching Pokémon to receive pumpkin candy as a reward.
3.
Trade Pumpkin Candy: Visit the Pokémon Center to exchange pumpkin candy for a selection of event-only items, including themed furniture and decorations.
4.
Create a Habitat to Befriend Gourgeist: Use the exchanged items to construct a habitat tailored for Gourgeist.
When the habitat is complete and Gourgeist appears, you will have the opportunity to befriend it.
This event focuses on item collection and community-style decorating rather than competitive play, giving players a seasonal reason to revisit in-game spaces and exchange rewards.
The mechanics — talk to event NPC, collect event currency through specific actions, and redeem that currency for decorative items — follow established formats used in prior Pokémon-themed timed events.
Players should log in during the listed window to ensure they qualify for all exchanges and the chance to befriend both Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist.
For official details and any updates, consult in-game notices or announcements from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
Running from October 17 at 5:00 a.m. local time through November 1 at 4:59 a.m. local time, the event gives players the opportunity to befriend Pumpkaboo and, potentially, Gourgeist by participating in a series of in-game activities and an item exchange.
Organizers explained that Pumpkaboo — the Pumpkin Pokémon — will appear near the Pokémon Center, and players can befriend it by speaking with the character and completing its request.
The event introduces a new event-only currency, pumpkin candy, which players earn by surprising other Pokémon while camouflaged as furniture and other favored items.
Pumpkin candy can be traded at the Pokémon Center for event-themed furniture and decorations inspired by a midnight festival.
Event schedule
- October 17 (Sat), 5:00 a.m. – November 1 (Sun), 4:59 a.m. local time.
How the event works
1.
Talk to Pumpkaboo: Head to the area near the Pokémon Center and interact with Pumpkaboo.
Befriending begins once you fulfill Pumpkaboo’s request.
2.
Collect Pumpkin Candy: Camouflage your avatar as furniture or items that attract Pokémon, then surprise approaching Pokémon to receive pumpkin candy as a reward.
3.
Trade Pumpkin Candy: Visit the Pokémon Center to exchange pumpkin candy for a selection of event-only items, including themed furniture and decorations.
4.
Create a Habitat to Befriend Gourgeist: Use the exchanged items to construct a habitat tailored for Gourgeist.
When the habitat is complete and Gourgeist appears, you will have the opportunity to befriend it.
This event focuses on item collection and community-style decorating rather than competitive play, giving players a seasonal reason to revisit in-game spaces and exchange rewards.
The mechanics — talk to event NPC, collect event currency through specific actions, and redeem that currency for decorative items — follow established formats used in prior Pokémon-themed timed events.
Players should log in during the listed window to ensure they qualify for all exchanges and the chance to befriend both Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist.
For official details and any updates, consult in-game notices or announcements from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
