To bring attention to the upcoming release of Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO Plus +, Niantic is hosting a special Pokemon GO event titled Catching Some Z’s. In this event, Trainers can encounter Pokemon brand-new to Pokemon GO and even dress their avatars in themed cosmetics. So, stick around to learn all about the Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s event.
Table of contents
- Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Dates and times
- Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Komala and Snorlax wearing a nightcap debut
- Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Special Research revolving around Pokemon GO Plus +
- Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Wild encounters
- Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Raids
- Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Cosmetics
Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Dates and times
Catching Some Z’s is a relatively short event, live for only a couple of days from Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10am to Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 8pm local time.
- The Catching Some Z’s event follows the Pokemon GO 7th Anniversary Party.
Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Komala and Snorlax wearing a nightcap debut
Two new Pokemon will debut in the game for the Catching Some Z’s event. You can find Komala, the Drowsing Pokemon, via wild encounters. The new costumed Pokemon, Snorlax wearing a nightcap, is tied to completing Special Research tasks. While there is no Shiny variant of Komala in Pokemon GO, you can get a Shiny Snorlax wearing a nightcap if you’re lucky!
Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Special Research revolving around Pokemon GO Plus +
Pokemon GO Plus + is a brand-new device that allows you to play Pokemon GO without using your phone. You can utilise various features of Pokemon GO Plus + to throw Poke Balls at wild Pokemon, swap between which type of Poke Balls you want to toss, and even spin PokeStops! Pokemon GO Plus + also works with Pokemon Sleep.
Pairing Pokemon GO Plus + with Pokemon GO will automatically grant you Special Research that leads to an encounter with Snorlax wearing a nightcap. You can claim and fulfil this Special Research whenever — even after the Catching Some Z’s event ends.
Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Wild encounters
Below is a list of the Pokemon you’ll encounter in the wild during Catching Some Z’s:
- Jigglypuff
- Abra
- Drowzee
- Snorlax
- Mareep
- Teddiursa
- Slakoth
- Wooloo
- Munna
- Komala
All these Pokemon, aside from Wooloo and Komala, have Shiny variants that you can encounter on rare occasions.
Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Raids
The following Pokemon will occupy raids during the days the Catching Some Z’s event is active:
One-Star Raids
- Abra
- Galarian Slowpoke
- Drowzee
Three-Star Raids
- Gloom
- Snorlax
- Delcatty
- Swadloon
Five-Star Raids
- Regieleki
Mega Raids
- Mega Blaziken
Of these raid Pokemon, only Abra, Galarian Slowpoke, Drowzee, Snorlax, and Mega Blaziken can be Shiny in Pokemon GO.
Pokemon GO Catching Some Z’s: Cosmetics
Fitting to the Catching Some Z’s event, the Pokemon GO in-game shop will feature a few cosmetics — some that you can get for free!
Visit the in-game shop during or after the event to purchase the Snorlax Onesie for your avatar, or grab the Snorlax Pattern Night Cap at no cost.
Catching Some Z’s will fly by, so don’t miss this Pokemon GO event while it’s up and running from July 15, 2023, at 10am to July 16, 2023, at 8pm local time.
Pokemon GO Fest 2023 starts in August!