The big Halloween update for Pokémon GO is right around the corner, and data miners have already uncovered a new Gen 8 Pokémon and Halloween-themed gift boxes that will be making their way into Pokémon GO. Fans of the hit mobile monster collector are in for a treat this Halloween as the next Pokémon GO update has a lot in store for trainers.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Pokémon GO is holding a Halloween event as Niantic makes a point to celebrate almost every holiday in its virtual world. Each year, Halloween is celebrated in Pokémon GO by featuring Pokémon wearing costumes, introducing new ghost-types to GO, and giving players the opportunity to participate in Halloween-themed challenges. Last year, Pikachu and the iconic Kanto starters wore costumes of other Pokémon, and Yamask was added to Pokémon GO along with its shiny variant. This year even more Halloween content will make its way into Pokémon GO.

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Reddit user martycochrane, and member of the datamining group PokeMiners, posted an extensive list of what players can expect from Pokémon GO's upcoming Halloween update. In the list of highlights, the Gen 8 Pokémon Runerigus is listed to make its Pokémon GO debut along with its shadow and purified forms. This means that players will be able to obtain Runerigus in the wild as well as from battling Team Rocket GO members. Additionally, players will be able to purchase new Halloween-themed gift boxes from the in-game store. The contents of the boxes remain unknown, but they come in three different variants: Pumpkin Box (Big), Spooky Box (Medium), and Fancy Spooky Box (Small). These are not their official names.

In addition to new Pokémon and boxes, a filename leads to believe that either a Sableye wearing a costume or a player costume of Sableye will be added to Pokémon GO. There is also a new trainer avatar appearance slot for masks which means different masks can be worn by trainers. Two of Darkrai's signature moves have been added which means he could be the featured raid boss for Halloween. And there will be some new Halloween gift stickers that players can send to their friends.

All in all, this Pokémon GO Halloween is gearing up to be a great event. Runerigus is one of the best-designed Pokémon from Gen 8, and it will be neat to have him as a part of a trainer's Pokémon GO team. Hopefully, his shiny form will make it into the game as well so players will have something new to hunt for this Halloween.

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Source: martycochrane - Reddit