Get ready to unwind with Pokémon Go’s “Slumbering Sands” event, running from June 7 to June 12, 2024, where sleepy-themed Pokémon take center stage! Discover new costumed Pokémon like Slakoth sporting a visor, catch the shiny debut of Komala, and enjoy double XP for every Pokémon you catch. Plus, snap photos for surprise encounters and dive into special Field and Timed Research quests to earn exclusive rewards and encounters. It’s a cozy, slumber-filled adventure you won’t want to miss!
Slakoth and its evolutions are also getting special costumed versions for this event – they’re wearing little blue visors! Catch experience throughout the event is also doubled.
Komala, the sleeping koala Pokémon, is also available shiny for the first time.
Below we list all the Pokémon Go “Slumbering Sands” event features, including the paid Timed Research, Collection Challenge, and spawns.
Pokémon Go ’Slumbering Sands’ event Timed Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go “Slumbering Sands” event, running from June 7 to June 12, 2024, players can participate in themed Timed Research that offers a variety of rewards. There are two main types of Timed Research: one free research track and a paid Timed Research ticket available for $2 USD (or local equivalent). Completing these tasks rewards players with encounters with special Pokémon like Komala and Slakoth wearing visors, along with XP, Stardust, Poké Balls, Berries, and avatar items such as the Komala Backpack. Additionally, there is a Pokémon Sleep-themed Timed Research that requires a Pokémon GO Plus+ device to track sleep, rewarding encounters with Nightcap Snorlax and Stardust. All Timed Research must be completed before the event ends on June 12 at 8 PM local time.
There are actually two Timed Research sets available. The one named after the event is a pretty standard research set, but you have to pay $1.99 for it. The second one is based around using the Pokémon Go Plus hardware to track your sleep. If you don’t have the Go Plus , you won’t be able to complete this research.
Is the “Slumbering Sands” paid research ticket worth it? While the value is worth it, we’d only recommend spending money on this if you really want the Komala backpack cosmetic.
’Slumbering Sands’ step 1 of 2
- Catch 20 Pokémon (2,000 XP)
- Make 5 nice throws (10 Poké Balls)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (2 Golden Razz Berries)
- Take 5 snapshots of your Pokémon (500 Stardust)
Rewards: Komala encounter, 1,000 Stardust, Komala backpack cosmetic
’Slumbering Sands’ step 2 of 2
- Catch 30 Pokémon (3,000 XP)
- Make 5 great throws (15 Poké Balls)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
- Take 10 snapshots of your Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
Rewards: Slakoth (visor) encounter, 1 Star Piece, 5,000 XP
’Pokémon Sleep’ step 1 of 2
- Track sleep using Pokémon Go Plus for 1 day (Komala encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokémon in Poké Balls using the Pokémon Go Plus (Slakoth [visor] encounter)
- Spin 8 PokéStops using the Pokémon Go Plus (Slakoth [visor] encounter)
Rewards: Snorlax (night cap) encounter, 1,000 Stardust
’Pokémon Sleep’ step 1 of 2
- Track sleep using Pokémon Go Plus for 2 days (Komala encounter)
- Catch 24 Pokémon in Poké Balls using the Pokémon Go Plus (Slakoth [visor] encounter)
- Spin 24 PokéStops using the Pokémon Go Plus (Slakoth [visor] encounter)
Rewards: Snorlax (night cap) encounter, 1,000 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Slumbering Sands’ event Collection Challenge
The Pokémon Go ’Slumbering Sands’ event Collection Challenge tasks players with catching and evolving eight specific Pokémon that fit the event’s sleep-themed motif. The required Pokémon include Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Oranguru, Sandygast, Palossand, Drowzee, and Hypno. Players can find many of these Pokémon more frequently in the wild during the event, while evolving others requires collecting enough candies. Completing the Collection Challenge rewards trainers with 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and an encounter with Komala, a featured Pokémon making its shiny debut in this event. The challenge encourages catching, evolving, and exploring to fully enjoy the Slumbering Sands event experience.
There is one Collection Challenge to complete that involve you catching and evolving specific Pokémon.
’Slumbering Sands’ Collection Challenge
- Catch a Mareep
- Evolve Mareep into Flaaffy
- Evolve Flaaffy into Ampharos
- Catch an Oranguru
- Catch a Sandygast
- Evolve Sandygast into Palossand
- Catch a Drowzee
- Evolve Drowzee into Hypno
Rewards: Komala encounter, 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Slumbering Sands’ event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go “Slumbering Sands” event, players can complete special Field Research tasks that reward encounters with various Pokémon such as Drowzee, Oranguru, Sandygast, Psyduck, Mareep, Komala, and Slakoth wearing a visor. Notably, Komala and visor Slakoth encountered through these tasks have an increased chance of being shiny. Additionally, Timed Research is available, including a Pokémon Sleep-themed series for players using Pokémon Go Plus+, offering rewards like encounters with Komala, visor Slakoth, Nightcap Snorlax, Stardust, XP, and avatar items. A paid Timed Research option also grants extra rewards such as Stardust, XP, berries, Poké Balls, and unique avatar items. Completing these researches and field tasks during the event enhances the chance to catch event-themed Pokémon and earn valuable rewards.
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Drowzee, Oranguru, or Sandygast encounter)
- Make 3 great throws (Komala encounter)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (Slakoth [visor] encounter or Komala encounter)
- Take snapshots of 3 different wild Pokémon (Slakoth [visor] encounter)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Psyduck or Mareep encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Slumbering Sands’ event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go “Slumbering Sands” event, which runs from June 7 to June 12, 2024, players will experience boosted spawns of sleep-themed Pokémon. Notable Pokémon with increased appearance rates include Psyduck, Slowpoke, Drowzee, Mareep, Slakoth wearing a visor, Munna, Oranguru, Sandygast, and Komala. This event also features the debut of shiny Komala and Slakoth with a visor, adding excitement for collectors and battlers alike. The boosted spawns make it easier for players to catch these Pokémon and complete event challenges and research tasks, enhancing the overall gameplay experience during the event period.
How can I maximize my shiny Pokémon chances during Slumbering Sands
To maximize your chances of catching shiny Pokémon during the Slumbering Sands event in Pokémon Go, focus primarily on completing Field Research tasks rather than relying solely on wild spawns. Shiny rates for Komala and costume Slakoth are significantly boosted in Field Research encounters-about 1 in 64-compared to the standard 1 in 512 rate in the wild. Key research tasks include “Make three great throws” for a guaranteed Komala encounter and “Take snapshots of three different wild Pokémon” for a guaranteed costume Slakoth encounter, both of which are easy to obtain from PokéStops. Additionally, if you have a Pokémon Go Plus+ device, connecting it during the event grants access to exclusive Timed Research with extra encounters, though these may not have boosted shiny rates. Prioritize grinding these research tasks and use the 2× catch XP bonus to efficiently increase your encounters and chances of finding shiny variants.
What specific research tasks boost shiny rates for Komala and Slakoth
The specific Field Research tasks that boost shiny rates for Komala and Slakoth (wearing a visor) during the Slumbering Sands event are:
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Make 3 Great Throws – rewards a guaranteed Komala encounter with an increased shiny rate.
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Take snapshots of 3 different wild Pokémon – rewards a guaranteed visor Slakoth encounter with an increased shiny rate.
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Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms – can reward either Komala or visor Slakoth, both with boosted shiny chances.
These tasks are easy to find from PokéStops and offer about a 1 in 64 shiny rate, significantly higher than the 1 in 512 rate in the wild.
