Pokemon GO’s Halloween Event Part 1 Introduces Form-Changing Morpeko

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Pokemon GO's Halloween Event Part 1 Introduces Form-Changing Morpeko

As a seasoned Pokémon Go player with countless hours under my belt, I am absolutely thrilled about this year’s Halloween spectacle! The introduction of Morpeko, a form-changing Pokémon, is not just a game-changer but a testament to how Niantic continues to innovate and surprise us.

This year, developer Niantic unveiled that the Pokemon GO Halloween event would transpire in two segments. The initial segment will unfold in mid-October, while the latter will encompass Halloween itself.

Information about the early stages of Pokemon GO’s 2024 Halloween event has been disclosed through an official Niantic blog post. This exciting event is set to begin by introducing something new to the game: Morpeko, a Pokemon that alters its form during combat.

Morpeko Shifts Modes When It Uses Charged Attacks

Pokemon GO's Halloween Event Part 1 Introduces Form-Changing Morpeko

In past instances where Pokemon have multiple forms like Castform or Furfrou, they were treated as distinct entries in the inventory of the Pokemon GO game. However, Morpeko, a Generation 8 character resembling a hamster, will transform between its Full Belly and Hangry Mode during battles in Pokemon Sword and Shield, unlike previous examples where each form was separate.

As a gamer, I’ll kick off every battle with Morpeko in its Full Belly Mode, and Aura Wheel serves as its initial Electric-type attack. When I first unleash Aura Wheel, Morpeko transforms into Hangry Mode, now wielding Aura Wheel as a Dark-type strike. Each subsequent use of the Charged Attack triggers another switch between Full Belly and Hangry mode, urging me to think strategically about when to alter my approach in combat.

During the Halloween Part 1 extravaganza, happening from October 22nd until the 28th, players have a chance to win Morpeko as a prize when participating in Pokemon GO League battles at any level. Additionally, players can come across one Morpeko through a Spiritomb-themed Special Research mission, and more by completing time-limited Field Research tasks during this period. After the event ends, Morpeko will still be found in Pokemon GO League matches at rank 16 and above. Players on the Premium track are likely to encounter Morpeko more frequently.

Morpeko Could Pave The Way For Other Form-Changing Pokemon

In the upcoming updates of Pokemon GO, we might see the inclusion of additional Pokemon that share similar abilities to those introduced with mid-battle form swapping, like Palafin from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which boasts two visually unique forms known as Zero and Hero. Furthermore, Pokemon such as Darmanitan, currently in Pokemon GO but lacking its signature form-changing ability (Zen Mode), may have their gameplay experience transformed in future updates.

Other Events During The Halloween Part 1 Celebration

Pokemon GO's Halloween Event Part 1 Introduces Form-Changing Morpeko

Although Morpeko is the main attraction of Part 1 of Pokemon GO’s Halloween event, it’s not the only eerie treat that Niantic has planned for gamers. Throughout the week-long event, players can anticipate the following spooky surprises as well:

  • Dynamax Gastly will be appearing at Power Spots. Players can fight Gastly in teams of four and even catch one for themselves.
  • The Shiny rate of Umbreon will be boosted in raids
  • The Shiny rate of Zorua will be boosted in the wild
  • Spooky Pokemon such as Sandygast, Murkrow, and Zubat will appear more frequently in the wild.
  • Sableye and Absol, including their Shiny variants, may appear rarely in the wild.
  • Sneasel, Sableye, both versions of Yamask, Hisuian Typhlosion, Umbreon, and Bombirdier will be appearing in Raids.
  • Limited-time Field Research will allow players to earn Mega Energy for Absol, Banette, Gengar, Houndoom, and Sableye.
  • An event-exclusive ticket, which costs $5, will allow players to choose between a Full Belly Mode Morpeko Hoodie and a Hangry Mode Morpeko Hoodie for their avatar. It will also include encounters with the Costumed Pokemon which will be appearing in Part 2 of the event.

Absolutely, what you’re referring to is just the first segment of the thrilling 2024 Halloween extravaganza within Pokemon GO. The second part, brimming with even more chilling entertainment, is scheduled for late October, right around Halloween. Further details concerning the second phase of the Halloween event, along with other intriguing updates that Pokemon GO has in store for us in the upcoming weeks, will be unveiled later this month.

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2024-10-09 20:34