Ethan Crossfield 
Pokemon GO is giving Halloween itself a dedicated raid event, putting Mega Chandelure at the center of its October celebrations. The Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day arrives during the Twilight Trails season with a limited raid window, boosted Shiny opportunities and a Global Challenge that can strengthen the newly introduced Mega form.
What happened: Mega Chandelure takes over Halloween
Scopely Explore has detailed Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day for Saturday, October 31. The event runs from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, giving players a three-hour window to take on Super Mega Raids featuring Chandelure. Players who join those raids will have an increased chance of finding a Shiny Chandelure, while successful participants can work toward raising Mega Chandelure to its Super Max level. Mega Chandelure was previously teased as part of the Twilight Trails season, but this announcement confirms how the Ghost- and Fire-type Pokemon will make its full Pokemon GO debut.
Why it matters: a new Mega move has raid value
Mega Chandelure arrives alongside a broader adjustment to Charged Attacks for certain Mega Evolutions. Once Mega Evolved, Chandelure can use Ominous Wind+, an upgraded attack with separate values for competitive and cooperative play. In Trainer Battles, the move has 50 power and may raise the user's Attack and Defense. Its 145 power in Gyms and Raids gives the event a clearer gameplay incentive beyond collecting a new form, and its strength scales with Mega Chandelure's Mega Level. That makes the Halloween raid window particularly relevant for players building Ghost- and Fire-type options for PvE content.
What to watch next: the Global Challenge and season finale
A Global Challenge begins October 30 at 5 PM PT and ends October 31 at 8 PM PT. As the community clears its tiers, Ominous Wind+'s base power will receive a temporary increase, while Mega Chandelure's CP at Super Max level will also be boosted. The event is one piece of a larger Halloween program that includes new Ghost-type Pokemon such as Bramblin, the arrival of Shiny Greavard, plus new avatar items and stickers. Twilight Trails continues through December 1, with the season's final Community Day scheduled for November 21. Beyond that date, the next season has not yet been outlined.
Player takeaways for Halloween Raid Day
- Set aside October 31 from 2 PM to 5 PM local time for Super Mega Raids.
- Raid during the event for an increased opportunity to encounter Shiny Chandelure.
- Follow the Global Challenge, as its tiers can temporarily raise Ominous Wind+ power.
- Build Mega Chandelure's level to improve the value of Ominous Wind+ in raid and Gym battles.
Ominous Wind+ battle details
| Mode | Power | Additional effect |
|---|---|---|
| Trainer Battles | 50 | May increase the user's Attack and Defense |
| Gyms and Raids | 145 | Power increases with Mega Chandelure's Mega Level |
Expert View
Mega Chandelure is a smart Halloween centerpiece because it connects Pokemon GO's seasonal collection appeal with a concrete combat upgrade. The limited raid hours may frustrate players with packed holiday plans, but the Shiny boost and Global Challenge give the event enough layers to make coordinated local play worthwhile.
