Kick back and relax during the Slumbering Sands event!
Slumbering Sands
Friday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debuts
New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
Slakoth wearing a visor*
Vigoroth wearing a visor*
Slaking wearing a visor*
Event Bonus
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
Surprise Encounters
Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with event-themed Pokémon when you take a snapshot during the event!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Psyduck*
Slowpoke*
Drowzee*
Mareep*
Slakoth wearing a visor*
Oranguru*
Sandygast
Some Trainers might even encounter the following! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Komala—if you’re lucky!
Munna*
Komala*
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks! Slakoth wearing a visor and Komala encountered via Field Research will have a greater chance of being Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.
Psyduck*
Drowzee*
Mareep*
Slakoth wearing a visor*
Oranguru*
Sandygast
Komala*
Timed Research
Timed Research will be available for Trainers who connect a Pokémon GO Plus +!**
Pokémon GO Plus + lets you play Pokémon GO when you don’t feel like looking at your phone. Using the auto-throw function, you’ll be able to automatically throw Poké Balls at wild Pokémon, while the auto-spin function automatically spins PokéStops. You can also adjust the settings to switch between throwing Great Balls or Ultra Balls. You can also use a Pokémon GO Plus + to easily track your sleep with Pokémon Sleep. Just press the center button and place it by your pillow.
After you pair the Pokémon GO Plus + with Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to take on Timed Research that awards Stardust and encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.
- Snorlax wearing a nightcap*
- Slakoth wearing a visor*
- Komala*
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 the following.
- Komala Backpack avatar item
- Encounters with Komala and Slakoth wearing a visor
- Stardust, XP, Silver Pinap Berries, and more!
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!
Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Komala.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
