Seven years after the debut of Pokemon GOPlus, Niantic is releasing a new accessory device that will grant enthusiastic Trainers a rare costume Pokemon: Sleeping Snorlax with Nightcap. But, since this unique creature requires a peculiar catching technique, it has confused some Pokemon GO players. To help clarify everything about the Nightcap Snorlax, this guide explains how to get it—while answering all the burning questions about its debut.
The following are the prerequisites for catching the Nightcap Snorlax:
- Pair Pokemon GO Plus + with Pokemon GO.
- Pair Pokemon GO Plus + with Pokemon Sleep.
- Complete all tasks of Pokemon GO Plus + Special Research.
How to Get Snorlax Wearing Nightcap
To catch the Nightcap Snorlax, players will need to complete Pokemon GO Plus + Special Research Tasks. After paring Pokemon’s new accessory to Pokemon GO, a short adventure will start at PokeStops that end with a costume Snorlax encounter. However, each player will only have one opportunity to catch it.
How to Get the Nightcap Snorlax’s Special Research
The Special Research for the Nightcap Snorlax is only available for Pokemon GO Plus + owners. To activate this questline, Trainers must pair the gadget with their phone and visit a PokeStop.
How to Connect Pokemon GO Plus + to the Game
In the Pokemon GO app, go to Settings > Connected Devices and Services > Accessory Devices > and select Pokemon GO Plus + under Available Devices.
To pair this accessory with Pokemon Sleep, go to Main Menu > Settings & More > Pair a Device > and tap the Pokemon GO Plus + icon.
How to Catch Snorlax Without Pokemon GO Plus +
During the “Catch Some Z’s Event,” players will be able to encounter Snorlax in the wild. They can also catch it in Three-Star Raids for a limited time. However, note that these Snorlax’s won’t have the costume Nightcap — though they can be shiny.
The good news is that Pokemon GO players might encounter wild Nightcap Snorlaxes in the future. According to Niantic, it’s likely that more Trainers — even those without any accessory devices — will be able to catch this costume Pokemon.
FAQs About Nightcap Snorlax
As with any other Pokemon debut, the Nightcap Snorlax’s release has raised many questions. So, here are the answers to some of the most common ones.
Can the Nightcap Snorlax be shiny?
Lucky Pokemon GO players might encounter a shiny Sleeping Nightcap Snorlax after the Special Research. (Though the chances are quite slim.)
How long will the Nightcap Snorlax remain in the game?
Although the costume Sleeping Snorlax will debut during the Catch Some Z’s Event, first-time Pokemon GO Plus + users will still have the opportunity to catch it even when the event ends.
How many times can a player catch the Nightcap Snorlax?
Currently, each Pokemon GO Plus + owner is set to encounter the Sleeping Snorlax wearing Nightcap only once. But, upcoming events might grant players more encounters in the near future.
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