In addition to the numerous Pokemon species available in-game, Pokemon GO also offers unique costume forms of certain monsters. However, these costume Pokemon are not often seen, as they are usually saved for specific in-game events or themed celebrations. Because of this, they are very much sought after when they’re available in-game.
During Pokemon GO’s 2025 Halloween celebrations, Halloween Headband Noibat and Halloween Headband Noivern are two of the latest additions to the game. If you’re wondering how to obtain them, all of the information you’ll need has been outlined in the guide below.
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- How to Get Halloween Headband Noibat & Halloween Headband Noivern in Pokemon GO
- Can Halloween Headband Noibat & Halloween Headband Noivern Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
How to Get Halloween Headband Noibat & Halloween Headband Noivern in Pokemon GO
Halloween Headband Noibat and Halloween Headband Noivern are two new costume Pokemon making their debut through the Halloween 2025 Part 2 event. The event begins on October 27, 2025, at 10 AM local time and will run until November 2, 2025, at 8 PM local time. There are also only limited ways that players can obtain these Halloween variants of Noibat and Novern, all of which have been explained below.
How to Get Halloween Headband Noibat in Pokemon GO
Players can obtain a Halloween Headband Noibat both through wild spawns and Field Research Task rewards during the Halloween 2025 Part 2 event in Pokemon GO.
To maximize your chances, you will want to dedicate a solid amount of time to exploring and finding as many wild spawns as possible, as well as completing your Field Research Tasks, as an encounter with Halloween Headband Noibat is a possible reward for one of these objectives.
How to Get Halloween Headband Noivern in Pokemon GO
The only way to get a Halloween Headband Noivern in Pokemon GO as of its debut in October 2025 is through evolution. Players will need to acquire 400 Noibat Candy in total, then select the evolve button from Halloween Headband Noibat’s profile to evolve it into Halloween Headband Noivern.
Can Halloween Headband Noibat & Halloween Headband Noivern Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, both shiny Halloween Headband Noibat and shiny Halloween Headband Noivern are available in Pokemon GO. Players can obtain a shiny Halloween Headband Noibat by complete luck, beating the rare shiny odds.
If you do manage to acquire a shiny Halloween Headband Noibat, then you can evolve it into Halloween Headband Noivern through the normal evolution process, requiring 400 Candy.
Furthermore, shiny Halloween Headband Noibat has increased chances of appearing during the Halloween 2025 Part 2 event in Pokemon GO, so players should aim to utilize this to their advantage. While there is no guarantee, players can attempt to beat the shiny odds by farming multiple wild encounters, giving as many opportunities as possible for one to spawn in as a shiny.