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Why you should not miss the Pokemon GO bonus on October 31, 2024

Throughout October 31, 2024, a special bonus will be active in Pokemon GO. Thanks to this, you have a small chance of getting Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when you capture costumed Pokemon with a Nice, Great, or Excellent Throw. This is part of the extended Halloween Part 2 celebrations in Niantic's mobile game.

Given how precious Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL are in Pokemon GO, make the most of this bonus if you enjoy the grind. With that being said, this article will explain how to make use of this rare occasion.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.


Get Pokemon GO Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL by catching costumed Pokemon with Nice Throws or better on October 31, 2024

The bonus, which will give Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL for catching Pocket Monsters wearing costumes with Nice Throws or better, will be active from 12 am to 11:59 pm local time on October 31, 2024.

Some of the costumes available on October 31, 2024 (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Some of the costumes available on October 31, 2024 (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The costumed Pokemon available during this period are:

  • Vulpix wearing a Spooky Festival costume
  • Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
  • Froakie wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume
  • Pumpkaboo wearing a Spooky Festival costume
  • Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume
  • Pikachu wearing a witch hat
  • Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
  • Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume

Irrespective of how you encounter these creatures, try to land Nice Throws on them for a chance to receive the bonus rewards. To do so, land the Pokeball inside the inner circle. Apart from making you eligible for the additional rewards, it will also increase your chances of capturing the creature.


Why you should try to farm Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL on October 31, 2024

Thanks to the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 event that is live on October 31, there is an abundance of costumed Pokemon in the game. Landing Nice Throws — a task that should be easy for most players — and having a chance to receive Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL for it is a fantastic bonus.

Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL are precious, as they help you power up any creature you want. This is particularly useful for rarer 'mons you wish to use in Pokemon GO Battle League or raids.

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