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Sandile Hatch Day takes place in Pokémon GO on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Sandile will hatch more frequently from 2 km Eggs collected during the event, with boosted shiny odds, double Hatch Candy and half Egg Hatch Distance.
Event Bonuses
2× Candy from hatching Eggs*
1/2 Egg Hatch Distance*
Increased chance of hatching Shiny Sandile
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Increased chance of receiving 2 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops
(*) This bonus will not stack with bonuses from Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.
Sandile Hatches and 100% IV CP”
Sandile will be hatching in increased numbers from 2km Eggs collected during the event.
Sandile
Sandile can have a CP range of 546 CP to 592 CP when hatched from Eggs, with 592 CP indicating 100% IVs.
Shiny Sandile, Krokorok and Krookodile
Sandile hatched from 2km eggs will have an increased shiny rate. It takes 25 candies to evolve Sandile into Krokorok, and 100 candies to evolve Krokorok into Krookodile.
Free Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research awarding an Incubator and 5,000 XP will be available at no cost.
Sandile Hatch Day Timed Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Hatch an Egg |
5000×
XP
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| Stage rewards |
1×
Incubator
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Note
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Purchasing this ticket will also grant the following bonus during Sandile Hatch Day:
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1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*
(*) This bonus will not stack with bonuses from Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.
This paid Timed Research will challenge you to earn Stardust and explore 1 km to earn the following items.
Sandile Hatch Day Premium Timed Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
1×
Star Piece
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| Earn 2000 Stardust |
1×
Super Incubator
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| Earn 4000 Stardust |
5000×
XP
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| Stage rewards |
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Note
Please note that the paid Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with the paid Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
(*) This bonus will not stack with bonuses from Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.
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