As Halloween approaches, gamers are planning their seasonal activities. While some may opt for intense horror experiences like Silent Hill 2 or Alan Wake 2’s The Lake House expansion, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is offering a gentler way to celebrate the spooky season with some special Halloween-themed content.
From Monday, October 28 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, October 31 at 23:59 UTC, trainers can participate in a special event featuring increased appearances of Gengar in five-star Tera Raid Battles. These special Gengar will appropriately feature Ghost as their Tera Type, perfectly fitting the Halloween theme.
Successfully challenging these spectral encounters will reward players with “tons of Rare Candy.” While some might consider this reward modest, the entertaining nature of Tera Raid Battles makes the bonus items a welcome addition to the Halloween festivities.
The timing of this event provides a perfect opportunity for players who prefer a cozy gaming experience – perhaps accompanied by an autumn-scented candle and a warm cup of tea – to enjoy some seasonal content without venturing into more intense horror games.
Looking beyond this Halloween event, the Pokémon community’s attention is increasingly focused on the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A. While confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release next year, the game’s reveal trailer intriguingly mentioned a launch “across Nintendo systems,” suggesting it may also appear on the Switch’s successor.
This Halloween event offers a nice way for players to stay engaged with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet while awaiting the series’ next major installment. While the rewards may be simple, they provide a festive reason to return to the game and participate in some ghostly encounters.
For players looking to participate, make sure to log in during the event period to catch these special Ghost-type Gengar and collect your seasonal rewards. After all, as the saying goes, you should never look a gift horse – or in this case, a gift Gengar – in the mouth.
