Is the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research worth it?

The spooky season continues as the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research gives you a chance to encounter some more exclusive, event-themed critters. As the name suggests, you will have to purchase these special tiers of research, and there are two variants to choose. You will have to use real currency to purchase them, and PokeCoins cannot be used to get there.

The Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 kicks off on October 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time and will stay active till November 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. The Paid Timed Research will be available from the onset of the event.

That said, many trainers might be curious whether the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research is worth their money. In this article, we will discuss what these researches hold and whether it is a wise investment to make.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.

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What does the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research offer?

The Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research comes in two variants - $2 and $5 variants. The prices of these will be automatically converted to your local currency's equivalent amount when you purchase it. Here is what you need to know about these Paid Timed Researches.

What does the $5 Paid Timed Research offer in Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2?

You can encounter Morpeko and other even-themed Pokemon in this variant (Image via TPC)

The $5 Paid Timed Research will have event-exclusive branching Timed Research. The rewards that you can get from these include:

• 3x Catch Candy
• Event-themed Pokemon encounters. This includes the likes of Halloween Costume Froakie, Halloween Costume Rowlet, Pikachu wearing witch hat, Morpeko, and Spiritomb.
• You can choose one of two new avatars - Morpeko Onesie in Full Belly Mode or Hangry Mode.

Morpeko and the event-themed onesies are exclusive to this tier and are not available in the less-expensive variant.

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What does the $2 Paid Timed Research offer in Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2?

The $2 Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research offers the following encounters (Image via TPC)

If you purchase the $2 Paid Timed Research, you will get access to special Timed Research. However, these are not branching like the more expensive variant and will offer the following encounters as rewards:

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

Although this ticket variant costs less, it offers a wider range of event-themed Pokemon you can catch during this time.

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The Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research event tickets will be only available in the in-game shop till November 2, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. Furthermore, all tasks and their rewards expire on November 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. You will need to complete the tasks and claim all rewards before this, or you will lose them forever.

You will also be able to purchase and gift these event tickets to any of your Pokemon GO friends, provided you have achieved a level of Great Friends or higher with them.

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Is Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research worth it for all players?

Morpeko Onesies available during the Halloween Event Part 2 in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Yes, the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 Paid Timed Research is worth it, especially the $2 variant. You will get enough chances to catch event-themed critters and complete the collection. However, if you are eyeing Morpeko, the $5 ticket might be better for you. You will also get the Morpeko Onesies in this variant, although they will also be sold individually in the in-game store.

Ultimately, it boils down to your personal choice and how much money you are willing to spend. Although neither variant is that expensive, it is still actual money that will be spent on a mobile game. Either way, the exclusive event-themed Pokemon encounters are worth it if you want to spend the money and get these tickets.

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• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts