Though certainly welcome, the news that Nintendo and Bandai Namco would be releasing free DLC courses for New Pokemon Snap came as a surprise to many. It took less than a week after the announcement for update 2.0 to arrive, and it brought with it three new courses (each with day and nighttime versions), some new photo requests, and 20 brand new Pokemon for players to add to their Photodexes.
The additions bring the total number of Pokemon in the game up to a fairly respectable 234. Though still some way short of the complete national Pokedex, fans seem to be pretty happy with the new content, particularly as they didn't have to pay for it. Whether more Pokemon will be added in future updates remains to be seen, but for now, at least, players at least have something to keep them busy for the foreseeable future.
Updated October 9, 2021 by Tom Bowen: For those who had already taken the time to fully complete the Photodex in New Pokemon Snap, the release of the game's 2.0 update may well have caused some mixed feelings. On the one hand, it provided players with an excuse to return to the game some four months on from its initial release. On the other, those players would now need to find and photograph 20 brand new Pokemon; each in four different poses. Anyone having trouble getting their hands on four-star photographs of the new Pokemon need worry no longer though, as this guide has been updated to include links to all of the relevant information.
Where To Find Snorlax
Snorlax first shows up in the Secret Sidepath (Day) course. Repeatedly throwing Fluffruit directly into its mouth will cause it to show up at the end of the run too, although this technically counts as the Park (Day) course. The Pokemon can be found in the same spot in the Side Path (Night) course as well, though can't be woken this time.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Snorlax
Players can get a four-star photo of Snorlax by completing the Snorlax Dash request for Professor Mirror.
Where To Find Shroomish
Shroomish is another new Pokemon that appears in the Sidepath (Day) course and can be found in the area where the two routes join back up with one another. As with Snorlax, Shroomish will also show up in the flowery meadow in the Park (Day) course, although can't be found in the nighttime variants of either course.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Shroomish
Those wanting to take a four-star photo of Shroomish can do so by completing Rita's Dancing Trio request.
Where To Find Foongus
Foongus shows up in the Sidepath (Night) course and can be found simply by following the default route. There are plenty of them around, so getting a photo of one should be simple enough for players. Due to the way that the Secret Sidepath is structured, Foongus technically appears at the end of the Park (Night) course as well.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Foongus
To take a four-star photo of Foongus, players should carry out the steps required to fulfill the Parachute request for Todd.
Where To Find Feraligatr
The first chance that players will get to photograph a Feraligatr is at the beginning of the Mightywide River (Day) course. It appears in a few other places throughout the course though and also shows up again when players visit the River (Night) course a little later on.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Feraligatr
Players hoping to get a four-star photograph of Feraligatr should visit the River (Night) course and complete the steps need for Todd's Diving Spot request.
Where To Find Psyduck
Like Feraligatr, Psyduck makes its first appearance at research level 1 in the River (Day) course. Given that it effectively follows the NEO-ONE from start to finish, it's fairly difficult to miss. The Pokemon features again in the course's nighttime variant, although plays a much less prominent role this time around.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Psyduck
To get a four-star photo of Psyduck, players simply need to complete the Psychic Sidekick request in the River (day) course.
Where To Find Tropius
There are Tropius all over the River (Day) course, with more showing up as the player's research level increases. The Pokemon can also be found in the River (Night) course too, although as it tends to be sleeping, photographing it during the daytime will typically yield better results.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Tropius
Players can snap a four-star shot of Tropius as part of the Overhead Friend request in the River (Day) course.
Where To Find Gyarados
Players will need to wait until they have reached research level 2 in the River (Day) course before they can snap a photo of Gyarados. To find it, they'll just need to illuminate the Crystabloom that's hidden behind the waterfall. In the nighttime version of the course, players can get Gyarados to climb up the waterfall by waking some nearby Magikarp and getting them to splash around.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Gyarados
To get a four-star photo of Gyarados, players can make the Pokemon climb the waterfall in River (night) as part of the Lurking in the Water request.
Where To Find Ursaring
Ursaring starts showing up in the River (Day) course after players have reached research level 3. It can be found in the River (Night) course too, although only when exploring it at research level 2.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Urasaring
There are a few different ways to get a four-star shot of Ursaring, though the easiest arguably comes in the Majestic Ursaring request in River (Night).
Where To Find Drilbur
Drilbur is another Pokemon that only makes an appearance after players have reached research level 3 in the River (Day) course. As with Ursaring, those hoping to find it in the Moonlit Cave in the nighttime version of the course will also need to reach research level 2, as that's the earliest that the cave can be accessed.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Drilbur
Four a four-star photo of Drilbur, players can simply complete the Drilbur Propeller request for Todd.
Where To Find Cleffa
Initially, there's only one course in which players can snap a photo of the baby Pokemon Cleffa, and that's the nighttime version of Mightywide River. To find it, players will need to reach research level 2 and then scan the area near an angry Feraligatr in order to gain access to the Moonlit Cave alternate route. After unlocking the cave in River (Night), players will be able to access it in the River (Day) course as well and will find some Cleffa there while exploring at research level 3.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Cleffa
Players can snap an easy four-star photograph of Cleffa while completing the Cleffa's Training request in the River (Day) course.
Where To Find Tepig
Tepig's first appearance comes in the daytime version of the Barren Badlands course. It features multiple times throughout and turns up again later on in Badlands (Night) as well.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Tepig
Those hoping to snap a four-star photo of Tepig should complete the A Brave Leap request for Rita.
Where To Find Diglett
Like Tepig, Diglett is far from difficult to find. There are a ridiculous amount of them in the Badlands (Day) course and even more when players later arrive in the course's nighttime variant.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Diglett
For a four-star photograph of Diglett, players can complete the Let's Play request for Rita.
Where To Find Crustle
Crustle can be found in the opening areas of the Badlands (Day) course from research level 1 onwards. There are some in the nighttime version of the course too, although this time they are limited to the course's opening section.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Crustle
Players can snap a four-star shot of Crustle by following the steps required to complete the crust-side-down request for Professor Mirror.
Where To Find Swalot
In both the Badlands (Day) and Badlands (Night) courses, Swalot can be found in the area with the poisonous gas. In the nighttime version, it's possible to get even more of them to show up by illuminating a nearby Crystabloom.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Swalot
Completing Rita's Open Wide! request in the Badlands (Day) course will provide players with a four-star photograph of Swalot.
Where To Find Koffing
Koffing is one of only two Pokemon that shows up exclusively in the daytime version of the Badlands course. Several of them can be found in the area with the poisonous gas, though getting a decent picture can be a little tricky due to their distance from the NEO-ONE.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Koffing
For a four-star photo of Koffing, players should complete the Gigantic Koffing request for Phil in the Badlands (Day) course.
Where To Find Rockruff
Rockruff starts showing up once players have reached research level 2 in the Badlands (Day) course. It can be found in the nighttime version of the course as well, though this time at research level 1.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Rockruff
Players can get themselves a four-star photo of Rockruff roaring by completing the Guardian of Friends request for Todd in the Badlands (Night) course.
Where To Find Scolipede
Much like Rockruff, Scolipede can be found at research level 2 and above in the daytime version of the Barren Badlands course and at research level 1 in Badlands (Night). For the best photo though, players should visit Badlands (Day) at research level 3 and take the alternate route.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Scolipede
For a four-star photograph of Scolipede, players can snap the Pokemon fighting with Gliscor as part of the Gassy Swamp Battle request in Badlands (Night).
Where To Find Salazzle
Salazzle can only be found in the Badlands (Day) course, although players will need to wait until research level 2 before they can get a picture of it. It shows up in a few places, although the easiest spot to snap a photo is right at the start of the course.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Salazzle
Those looking for an easy four-star shot of Salazzle should follow the steps required to complete the An Alluring Pose request for Todd in the Badlands (Day) course.
Where To Find Zeraora
Zeraora shows up in both versions of Barren Badlands. In Badlands (Day), it can be seen sleeping on a ledge to the right of the player's starting position at research level 3. In Badlands (Night), the Pokemon starts appearing once players have reached research level 2. To get a decent picture of it though, players will first need to wake it up by hitting it with a Fluffruit. This may sound simple enough, but it's definitely easier said than done and will likely require quite a few attempts.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Zeraora
Players can get a four-star photo of Zeraora attacking Tyranitar as part of the
Illusion of The Badlands request in Badlands (Night).
Where To Find Gliscor
Gliscor can only be found in the Badlands (Night) course and is the last of the 20 new Pokemon that were added to the game as part of the 2.0 update. After players reach research level 2, the Pokemon will start showing up just before the poisonous gas area. there are quite a few of them and so they are very difficult to miss.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Gliscor
For a four-star shot of Gliscor, players should follow the steps required to complete the Sleepy Gliscor request in the Badlands (Night) course. Alternatively, they could try completing the Gassy Swamp Battle request and focussing on Gliscor instead of Scolipede.
