Pokémon GO Slumbering Sands Event 💤

Kick back and relax during the newest Pokémon GO event – Slumbering Sands! Brand new costumed Pokémon will make their debut in this event with Slakoth wearing a visor and, yes it can be shiny, and yes you can evolve it!

Plus for the entirety of the event, you will experience 2x XP for catching Pokémon. Also making their shiny debut in this event will be Shiny Komala!

Slumbering Sands Event

Date & Time 📅

• Starts Thursday, Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time
• Ends Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Bonuses 🎁

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Wild Spawns

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Komala—if you’re lucky!

Some Trainers might even encounter the following:

Shiny Komala and Slakoth with visor Debut

Shiny Komala

Komala

Shiny Komala will be available in Pokémon GO for the first time during this event. Komala’s shiny form isn’t so much in the Pokémon itself, but in the log that it carries with it which is white and pink instead of, well, log-coloured.

Normal Sprite	Shiny Sprite

Slakoth with Visor

Slakoth	Vigoroth	Slaking

Surprise Encounters

Take a snapshot during the event and you might be surprised by an event-themed Pokémon!

Collection Challenge

This event will also feature a collection challenge! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Komala.

Field Research Rewards

Event-themed field research tasks will be available during this event. Slakoth wearing a visor, and Komala encountered through field research will have a greater chance of being shiny! ✨

Task	Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon	Drowzee Oranguru Sandygast
Make 3 Great Throws	Komala
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms	Slakoth wearing a visor Komala
Take snapshots of 3 different wild Pokémon	Slakoth wearing a visor
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	Psyduck Mareep

Pokémon Sleep Timed Research

Timed Research will be available for Trainers who connect a Pokémon GO Plus+ to Pokémon GO during the event. After you pair a Pokémon GO Plus+ with Pokémon GO, you will be given special Timed Research that will reward you with Stardust and some special event-themed Pokémon.

Trainers will be able to complete the Timed Research and claim rewards until Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon Sleep Timed Research (1/2)

Task	Reward
Track Sleep using Pokémon GO Plus+ for 1 day	Komala
Catch 8 Pokémon in Poké Balls using Pokémon GO Plus+	Slakoth wearing a visor
Spin 8 Pokéstops using Pokémon GO Plus+	Slakoth wearing a visor

Stage Rewards

Pokémon Sleep Timed Research (2/2)

Task	Reward
Track Sleep using Pokémon GO Plus+ for 2 day	Komala
Catch 24 Pokémon in Poké Balls using Pokémon GO Plus+	Slakoth wearing a visor
Spin 24 Pokéstops using Pokémon GO Plus+	Slakoth wearing a visor

Stage Rewards

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include encounters with Slakoth wearing a visor, and Komala, a Komala backpack item, Stardust, Experience, Silver Pinap Berries, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Slumbering Sands Timed Research (1/2)

Task	Reward
Catch 20 Pokémon	2000× XP
Make 5 Nice Throws	10× Poke Ball
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	2× Golden Razz Berry
Take 5 Snapshots of your Pokémon	500× Stardust

Stage Rewards

Slumbering Sands Timed Research (2/2)

Task	Reward
Catch 30 Pokémon	3000× XP
Make 5 Great Throws	15× Poke Ball
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon	2× Silver Pinap Berry
Take 10 Snapshots of your Pokémon	1000× Stardust

Stage Rewards

Pokéstop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!