All three of these Pokémon on debut may also be encountered as Shiny Pokémon.
Event Bonuses and Activities
The following bonuses will be active throughout the event period:
- 2× XP bonus for catching Pokémon
- Chance of receiving surprise encounters with event-themed Pokémon when taking GO snapshots
Collection Challenge and Field Research
An event-themed Collection Challenge and Field Research, are available for free as part of the Slumbering Sands event. Completing the Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge will award Trainers with XP, and encounters with Komala. Completing the Field Research tasks meanwhile will award encounters with a selection of different Pokémon (see below for a complete list).
Timed Research for Trainers with Pokémon GO Plus +
Special Timed Research for Trainers who connect a Pokémon GO Plus + will be available during this event. After pairing the Pokémon GO Plus + with Pokémon GO and completing the Timed Research, Trainers will receive Stardust and encounters with a selection of event-themed Pokémon (see below for a complete list).
The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before June 14th, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Paid Timed Research
Trainers will be able to purchase event-exclusive Timed Research for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in each local currency). Completing this Timed Research will award Trainers with the following:
- Encounters with Komala and Slakoth wearing a visor
- Komala Backpack avatar item
- Stardust, XP, Silver Pinap Berries, and more
Pokémon Encounters
All Pokémon listed below with a ⁂ next to their name can also be encountered in their Shiny variants.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during this event:
- Psyduck ⁂
- Slowpoke ⁂
- Drowzee ⁂
- Mareep ⁂
- Slakoth wearing a visor ⁂
- Oranguru ⁂
- Sandygast
- Munna ⁂ (uncommon)
- Komala ⁂ (uncommon) (Shiny debut)
Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will award Trainers with encounters with the following Pokémon:
- Psyduck ⁂
- Drowzee ⁂
- Mareep ⁂
- Slakoth wearing a visor ⁂
- Oranguru ⁂
- Sandygast
- Komala ⁂
Timed Research Task Encounters
Completing Timed Research tasks after pairing the Pokémon GO Plus + with Pokémon GO will award Trainers with encounters with the following Pokémon:
- Snorlax wearing a nightcap ⁂
- Slakoth wearing a visor ⁂
- Komala ⁂
- Sources
Kick back and relax during the Slumbering Sands event! – Pokémon GO
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