This page details all announcements made by the Pokémon Company during October 2023 that concern Pokémon Games. Announcements are listed in reverse order from newest to oldest. (Source1) (Source2)
Pokémon Games News October 2023
27th October 2023
Pokémon Sleep – October’s Good Sleep Event takes place from Saturday, October 28, 2023, to Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
27th October 2023
Café Remix – Koraidon is joining the Café as part of the games two year anniversary celebrations. The legendary Pokémon is available to recruit until Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. PST (5.59 a.m. UK time).
26th October 2023
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – Mismagius will be appearing in 5 star Tera raids from Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
26th October 2023
Pokémon Go – Halloween 2023 Part II – The second part of Pokémon Go’s Halloween celebrations is now underway and will run to October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Players can expect to see characters in costume, additional candy and increased research opportunities.
25th October 2023
Pokémon Go – Tadbulb is set to debut during the upcoming Festival of Light event which takes place from Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
19th October 2023
Pokémon Unite – Ghost / Fairy type Mimikyu is now available in Pokémon Unite.
18th October 2023
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Area Zero – Ogre Oustin’ Mini Game – Ogre Oustin’ is a new single or multi-player mini game that is available in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask and takes place in Mossui Town.
16th October 2023
Pokémon Go November Community Day – Wooper and Paldean Wooper are the featured Pokémon for November’s Community day, which takes place on 5th November 2pm – 5pm local time.
16th October 2023
Pokémon Masters EX -Roxanne (Fall 2023) & Runerigus and Lenora & Watchog – Watch out for these two sync pairs as they investigate a quite-possibly-haunted museum. Both pairs are available to scout until are available to scout until October 31, 2023, at 10:59 p.m. PDT. (November 1, 2023 07:59 GMT).
13th October 2023
Pokémon Go Halloween Part 1 – Pokémon Go’s Halloween adventures begin on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and run to Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time. During this period Greavard and Houndstone will make their debut.
13th October 2023
Pokémon Go Incense Day: Skorupi – This event takes place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. It will see a range of bug and poison types, but especially Skorupi, attracted to Incense, giving an increased chance of encountering and catching.
6th October 2023
Scarlet and Violet 7 star RAID Battles – Hisuian Decidueye will be appearing in 7 star RAID Battles from Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT (October 6th 1:00 a.m. GMT) to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT (9th October 12.59 a.m. GMT), then again from Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
5th October 2023
Scarlet and Violet – October Ranked battles are now live and will run to October 31, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT (November 1, 2023, 12.59 a.m.)
4th October 2023
Pokémon Go – Harvest Festival – This event which runs from Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, sees Smoliv, Dolliv and Arboliva debut. The event also includes special research tasks, bonuses and challenges.
3rd October 2023
Pokémon Go – Detective Pikachu Returns event – To celebrate the launch of this new game, Pikachu wearing a detective hat will be appearing in Pokémon GO for a limited time. This event runs from Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time and will also include event bonuses, research tasks and a Collection Challenge.
1st October 2023
Detective Pikachu Returns – On 6th October 2023, Pikachu and Tim return to the Nintendo Switch for another adventure solving mysteries in Ryme City.
1st October 2023
Pokémon Go – Ticket of Treats – October sees the launch of Ticket of Treats. After purchasing a ticket, players can participate in this Halloween-style event which enables the player to complete special themed research tasks. The event runs from Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
