Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands: Date & time, shiny Komala, bonuses, more

A new Pokemon Go event with the debut of shiny Komala and many other surprises is on the horizon. So here’s all about the Slumbering Sands event in Pokemon Go, along with the schedule, bonuses, and more.

After the announcement of Stadium Sights, Pokemon Go has set the stage for another major event in June 2024 called ‘Slumbering Sands’ which will have shiny Komala and brand new costumed Pokemon up for grabs!

Also, this exciting event packs other exciting features that promise to make it an unforgettable occasion for fans of the mobile game.

So here’s all you should know about the Slumbering Sands event in Pokemon Go.

• Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event start date & time
• Bonuses
• Pokemon debuts
• Featured spawns
• Field Research task encounters
• Collection Challenge
• Free Timed Research
• Paid Timed Research

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event start date & time

The Slumbering Sands event in Pokemon Go will run from Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10 AM local time until Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8 PM local time.

PokeStop Showcases as well as surprise encounters from snapshots will be active during this event.

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands bonuses

You can enjoy a bonus of 2x XP from any catch during the Slumbering Sands event. We recommend dropping a Lucky Egg to earn extra XP alongside the bonus.

All debuts in Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands

During the Slumbering Sands event, you can get the following species for the first time ever in Pokemon Go:

• Shiny Komala
• Slakoth wearing a visor
• Vigoroth wearing a visor
• Slaking wearing a visor

All featured spawns in Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Slumbering Sands event:

• Psyduck
• Slowpoke
• Drowzee
• Mareep
• Oranguru
• Sandygast
• Slakoth wearing a visor
• Munna
• Komala

You should note that Munna and Komala spawns will be rarer than the other Pokemon.

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Field Research task encounters

You can get the following encounters by completing event-exclusive Field Research tasks during the Slumbering Sands event in Pokemon Go:

• Psyduck
• Drowzee
• Mareep
• Slakoth wearing a visor
• Oranguru
• Sandygast
• Komala

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge

The Slumbering Sands event will host a Collection Challenge for Pokemon Go players that will reward Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Komala.

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands free Timed Research

The Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event will host free Timed Research for players who connect a Pokemon Go Plus+, rewarding Stardust and the following encounters:

• Snorlax wearing a nightcap
• Slakoth wearing a visor
• Komala

You have until June 14, 2024, at 8 PM local time to complete this free Timed Research.

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands paid Timed Research

You can purchase the Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research for $2 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency), which will give the following rewards:

• Komala Backpack avatar item.
• Encounters with Komala and Slakoth wearing a visor.
• Stardust, XP, Silver Pinap Berries, and more.

You have until June 12, 2024, at 8 PM local time to complete this free Timed Research.

That’s everything about the Slumbering Sands event. Check out how you can pair Pokemon Go Plus+ with the mobile game and the other debuting shinies during the Go Fest season.