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17 "Pokemon Go" Halloween Costume Ideas

by Dacy Knight

It's never too early to start planning your Halloween getup, especially if it's already clear what you're meant to be. If you're the type who, while making your trick-or-treating rounds, is going to be more focused on catching wild Pokemon than handfuls of candy, then it's safe to say what costume you should be sporting. So before you station yourself next to that Lure to add more Weedles and Pidgeys to your Pokedex, check out these "Pokemon Go" Halloween costume ideas.

Stay true to your pursuit of all wild Pokemon in a slick trainer suit representing team Instinct, Mystic, or Valor. Or better yet, be a more literal embodiment of your desire to catch 'em all as a Pokeball ready to encapsulate any Pokemon that crosses its path. Celebrate your favorite catches in clever costumes channeling your inner Eevee, Jigglypuff, Oddish, or Caterpie, or evolve into a flying Golbat or Venomath or the coveted Vaporeon. Whether you prefer to pack a punch as Hitmonchan or keep quiet as Squirtle, there's a Pokemon costume perfectly outfitted to your personality type. Or forgo the characters all together and attract your own flock of wild Pokemon as a Lure, or show off your complete collection as a walking Pokedex.

1. Trainer

Suit up in your trainer gear this Halloween with a sporty ensemble that looks straight out of the "Pokemon Go" app. Sport a slick cropped jacket and leggings meant for running after wild Pokemon. Accessorize with a backpack for carrying a full ammo of Pokeballs.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

2. Pikachu

Put on some sunny playful attire as this Pokemon favorite. In head to toe electric yellow and the right touch of red face paint, you too can "Pika Pika" all Halloween.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

3. Jigglypuff

Look pretty in pink as the cutest Pokemon. Put your foes to sleep with a dreamy melody as you stay rosy in a Jigglypuff pink ensemble accented by light blue sunglasses.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

4. Bellsprout

Sway and bend in stylish brown spandex as you bat away attacks with large leaves and spit corrosive fluid through your yellow tubular mouth.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

5. Pokeball

Be the ball that catches them all in this red and white getup and running shoes to dash at any wild Pokemon. Show off your captures in their stuffed animal form before you chase after the next.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

6. Eevee

Stay cozy Halloween night as this deceivingly cute and cuddly critter. Enjoy the warmth of fur and plush accessories before you prepare for your Eeveelution.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

7. Oddish

Be a poisonous blue babe as this bouncy grass Pokemon. You'll coolly rock a crown made of green leaves and the right touch of blue makeup.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

8. Lure

Attract all the wild Pokemon on Halloween night with this darling Lure ensemble. Stand tall in your hues of blue as you playfully wave around your pink boa and glittery pink nails while doing a two-step in your sparkly pink shoes.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

9. Caterpie

Enjoy your pre-Butterfree days as a Caterpie. Its voracious appetite will come in handy devouring all the candy you score Halloween night, while you'll still look cool as a cucumber in this caterpillar getup.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

10. Squirtle

For quiet types, protect yourself in your shell and oversize purple sunglasses as this water Pokemon favorite.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

11. Zubat or Golbat

Take flight as one of these poison Pokemon, perfectly on-theme for Halloween while flitting around to seek fresh blood.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

12. Razz Berry

Warm the hearts of wild Pokemon as a bright raspberry Razz Berry, bursting with pink balloons and spherical accessories.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

13. Venomoth

Stay out all night as this nocturnal Pokemon, pretty in light purple and topped with a crown.

What You'll Need:

  • Light purple wings (tutu optional)
  • Grey Leotard, $13, Wearall
  • Purple Crown
  • Grey Sunglasses

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

14. Charmander

Light things up this Halloween as this fiercely orange fire Pokemon. Let your flaming feather tail be an indicator for all your emotions as you stomp around with your clawed feet and white-claw nails.

What You'll Need:

  • Orange Top, $22, Amazon
  • Orange Pants, $53, Yoox
  • Orange Beanie
  • Pale Yellow Tank Top To Wear Over Orange Top
  • Green Rounded Sunglasses, $10, zeroUV
  • White Nail Polish
  • Clawed Slippers
  • Orange feathers for tail
  • Flame Accessories as Desired

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

15. Hitmonchan

Pack a punch as this fighting Pokemon always ready for action. Be the champion of the night with the Hitmonchan's indomitable boxer spirit.

What You'll Need:

  • Light Purple Top, $13, With Chic
  • Light Purple Skirt, $20, With Chic
  • Purple Sneakers, $31, Bluefly
  • Black Karate Belt
  • Orange Boxing Gloves
  • Beige crown

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

16. Vaporeon

Get your Eeveelution on as the most sought after form of evolved Eevee. Channel your inner Vaporeon in a mermaid-like dress and matching fishnet tights. Don't forget to top off your look with a crown of fins and plenty of blue eyeshadow.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

17. Pokedex

If you simply can't decide on a Pokemon to dress up as, wear them all as a Pokedex and show off your growing collection.

What You'll Need:

Costume tutorial: Polyvore

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