Pokemon GO Announces New June 2024 Event

Developer Niantic has unveiled the Slumbering Sands event for Pokemon GO. This event promises to bring new costumed Pokemon, special bonuses, and a host of exciting activities for Pokemon GO trainers.

Pokemon GO is a mobile augmented reality game that merges the virtual world of Pokemon with reality. Utilizing GPS technology, players explore real-world locations to discover and capture virtual creatures known as Pokemon, engage in battles at virtual Gyms, and team up with other players in Raid Battles to overcome powerful Pokemon adversaries.

During the Slumbering Sands event, which will take place from June 7 to June 12, players will have the chance to encounter new costumed Pokemon, including Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking, all wearing visors. These new additions will be available in both regular and shiny forms for those lucky enough to encounter them. Players will also benefit from double XP for catching Pokemon throughout the event, making it a great opportunity for Pokemon GO players to level up faster. Taking snapshots during the event may lead to surprise encounters with event-themed Pokemon, adding an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay. Wild encounters will feature Pokemon such as Psyduck, Slowpoke, Drowzee, Mareep, and Sandygast more frequently, alongside the costumed Slakoth and Oranguru.

Notably, this event marks the first appearance of shiny Komala in Pokemon GO, which will be available in both the wild and through Field Research tasks. Event-themed Field Research tasks will offer encounters with various Pokemon including Komala, Drowzee, Mareep, Slakoth, Oranguru, Sandygast, and Psyduck. Completing these tasks increases the chances of encountering shiny versions of these Pokemon. Additionally, special Timed Research will be available for trainers who connect a Pokemon GO Plus + device. This device allows for automatic Poke Ball throws and PokeStop spins, making participation in the event more convenient. Rewards for completing this Timed Research include Stardust and encounters with Snorlax wearing a nightcap, Slakoth wearing a visor, and Komala.

An event-themed Collection Challenge will be available, offering rewards like Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Komala upon completion. Players should also be on the lookout for Showcases at different Pokemon GO PokeStops, where they can enter event-themed Pokemon to compete for prizes. Additionally, the Pokemon GO Web Store will feature special deals throughout the event. Trainers with Pokemon Trainer Club accounts can now log in using their game credentials and receive a 15% discount on their first purchase of any item priced at $9.99 or more.

The Slumbering Sands event promises an interesting adventure for Pokemon GO enthusiasts. Players should keep an eye out for June 7 and get ready to explore and catch costumed Pokemon during this limited-time event.

Pokemon GO Slumbering Sands Event Notes

Slumbering Sands

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

Pokemon Debuts

• New costumed Pokemon will appear during this event!
  • Slakoth wearing a visor
  • Vigoroth wearing a visor
  • Slaking wearing a visor
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonus

• 2× XP for catching Pokemon

Surprise Encounters

• Players might have a surprise encounter with event-themed Pokemon when you take a snapshot during the event!

Wild Encounters

• The following Pokemon 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!
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

• The following Pokemon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
  • Psyduck
  • Drowzee
  • Mareep
  • Slakoth wearing a visor
  • Oranguru
  • Sandygast
  • Komala
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

• Timed Research will be available for Trainers who connect a Pokemon GO Plus +!
  • Snorlax wearing a nightcap
  • Slakoth wearing a visor
  • Komala
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
• Trainers will be able to complete the Timed Research and claim rewards until Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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 Pokemon!

Pokemon GO Web Store

• Trainers with Pokemon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokemon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokemon GO.
• Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Pokémon GO

After a test run via an April Fools’ joke on Google Maps, Pokemon GO was released to the public in the summer of 2016. The AR mobile app saw unparalleled success and continues to be one of the largest mobile games in the world, pulling in billions for developer Niantic.

Released

July 6, 2016

Genre(s)

Augmented Reality

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

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