Are seasonal Unusual hats limited to seasonal effects

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I'd like some clarification on some things Unusual hat related.

Some Unusual effects are "Halloween themed", for ex. Secret to Everybody, Stormy 13th, Knifestorm, etc.

Some Unusual hats are "Halloween themed", for ex., Crone's Dome, Wraith Wrap

Are hats and effects season exclusive? Meaning, can I only get a Halloween effect during Halloween? Or does it require a certain crate? Is it based on contents of crate? Is it a specific period of full moon cycle?

Some clarification would help, thanks.

Best Answer

Halloween unusual effects, such as cauldron bubbles or knifestorm, can only be unboxed around late October/early November. Halloween unusual effects are not limited to halloween hats (e.g. you can get a Stormy 13th hour German Gonzila). Unusual Halloween effects can be unboxed from any crate; in fact, I believe they are the only effects unboxed during this limited time.

Halloween-themed hats, such as Crone's dome or the Executioner, can be unboxed as unusuals at any time of the year. However, they will only have standard unusual effects (smoking, bubbling, green energy, etc).