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Pokemon GO 'Take a Snapshot of a Ghost Type' not registering (fix)
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Pokemon GO ‘Take a Snapshot of a Ghost Type’ not registering (fix)

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Published: Oct 20, 2023 10:18 am

Pokemon GO's annual Halloween event has arrived, and one of the quests this year requires you to take a snapshot of a ghost-type Pokemon.

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Although the quest sounds pretty straightforward, I've seen a bunch of players complaining on Reddit about snapshots of ghost-type critters not being counted towards the quests’ completion. If you're also facing the same issue, here's all you need to know about solving the "Snapshot of Ghost-type not working in Pokemon GO" problem.

How to take a snapshot of ghost-type Pokemon in the Pokemon GO Halloween event

To complete this Halloween Timed Research quest, Pokemon GO players must take a snapshot of ghost-type Pokemon stored in their inventory. Some players were unable to complete the Halloween Timed Research because they took pictures of ghost-type Pokemon in the wild instead of from their storage. This was not their fault, as the game developers did not mention this requirement in the instructions.

This came to light when a user reported this problem on X (Twitter) and asked for help. Niantic Support responded with the following message:

Sorry for the confusion, Diane! The task might not be completed if you take a snapshot of a wild Ghost-type Pokémon. Please take a snapshot of Ghost-type Pokémon in your Pokémon storage and see if it helps. If you continue to experience an issue, let us know!

How to take a snapshot of your own Pokemon

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Here are the steps to take a snapshot of the Pokemon in storage:

  • Open Pokemon Go and tap the Pokeball
  • Choose Pokemon and pick one from the list
  • Tap the camera icon on the top-right
  • In AR+ mode, place your Pokemon and tap the camera
  • In normal mode, the Pokemon will appear on a surface
  • Tap the camera to take a snapshot, and the photo will be saved on your device.

After taking a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokemon, players will be rewarded with 1500 Stardust in the second stage. At the same time, they will earn 2000 Stardust after completing the same objective during the final stage.

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Halloween Timed Research is a special quest that lasts for the entire duration of the Halloween 2023 event in Pokémon Go. You have until Tuesday, 31st October at 8pm (local time) to finish this quest and claim all of its rewards.

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Tarun is an experienced Gaming and Esports writer with over six years of experience covering a wide range of video games. With a passion for the gaming industry, he specializes in writing features, guides, and news for popular live service games such as Fortnite, Warzone, VALORANT, Genshin Impact, and more. Over the years, he has sharpened his skills in writing comprehensive guides, insightful features, and breaking news stories that keep gamers informed and entertained.