The Halloween 2023 event in Pokémon Go introduces a paid-for ticket called “Eerie Echoes,” which offers a Timed Research quest. To participate, players must purchase the ticket by October 30th and complete all steps by October 31st at 8 p.m. local time. For $5, players gain access to several rewards, including an exclusive Ghost Pose for their avatar. We will outline each reward from the “Eerie Echoes” Timed Research and provide our opinion on whether the ticket is worth purchasing.
‘Eerie Echoes’ Timed Research Quest Steps
The following quest is available to all players and must be completed before Part 2 of the Halloween event ends on October 31st at 8 p.m. local time.
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Step 1 of 4
- Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms (Gastly encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Misdreavus encounter)
- Make 5 Curveball Throws (Litwick encounter)
Rewards: Phantump encounter, 5 Silver Pinap Berries
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Step 2 of 4
- Make 2 Curveball Throws (Poochyena encounter)
- Transfer 10 Pokémon (Galarian Zigzagoon encounter)
- Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon (Sableye encounter)
Rewards: Phantump encounter, 1 Incense
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Step 3 of 4
- Walk 2km (Purrloin encounter)
- Send 5 Gifts to friends (Alolan Meowth encounter)
- Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon (Umbreon encounter)
Rewards: Phantump encounter, 1 Incubator
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Step 4 of 4
- Hatch an Egg (Drifloon encounter)
- Make 10 Curveball Throws (Yamask encounter)
- Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon (Greavard encounter)
Rewards: Trevenant encounter, Ghost Pose avatar item
Is the ‘Eerie Echoes’ Timed Research Worth It?
Determining whether any premium research in Pokémon Go is worth purchasing can be subjective. However, comparing the ticket’s cost to the items available in the store, the Pokémon encounters, and similar research quests can help make a decision. The Timed Research is worth it if you desire the Ghost Pose.
The Ghost Pose is exclusively available with the ticket and has the same value as the event ticket itself. Considering that poses are sold for 500 PokéCoins each (equivalent to the $5 event ticket), all other rewards can be seen as additional bonuses.
The other shop items included in the research, one Incense and one Incubator, are affordable and are often rewarded in most research quests. Therefore, they do not provide significant extra value.
While many Pokémon encountered in this research are available in the wild during the event, certain rarer Pokémon like Alolan Meowth, Trevenant, Umbreon, and Greavard (introduced in this Halloween event) can only be obtained through the ticket. The ticket also offers three extra encounters with Phantump, the game’s latest shiny Pokémon, although without boosted odds, seeking wild encounters may be just as effective.
It is worth noting that encounters from research quests provide Pokémon with higher-than-average stats, making them potentially more powerful and increasing their chances of being shiny. If you are interested in acquiring more powerful versions of these Pokémon, this is something to consider.
Conclusion
The quest steps in the “Eerie Echoes” research are relatively straightforward and can be completed within the given time frame. The structure of research quests provides a sense of progression during events, even if the objectives themselves are not particularly challenging. However, with other free research tasks available during this Halloween event, including one involving Spiritomb, players will have plenty of activities to keep them occupied.
In summary, if you desire the Ghost Pose, the $5 entry fee covers its cost and provides additional rewards. However, without considering the pose, the “Eerie Echoes” research may be a tougher sell, especially when compared to the “Ticket of Treats” Timed Research available at the same price. The “Ticket of Treats” quest offers tasks spread out over several weeks, more encounters, and slightly better value rewards, including three Premium Passes and a Super Incubator.