Pokemon GO

We've updated this guide on July 16 to include the rest of the Catching Some Z's Special Research tasks and rewards.

To celebrate the release of the new Pokemon GO Plus Plus device, Niantic is hosting yet another Pokemon GO event called Catching Some Z's. Taking place from July 15, 10 am local time to July 16, 8 pm local time, trainers all over the world will be able to find Komala as a wild spawn for the first time. Komala resembles a sleeping koala and is known in the Pokedex as the Drowsing Pokemon, making it a perfect fit for the event. It comes from the seventh generation of mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon.

Another important thing to note about the Catching Some Z's Pokemon GO event is that trainers can complete Special Research tasks for a chance to encounter a special Nightcap-wearing Snorlax. However, not every player will be able to gain access to the special tasks unless they own the Pokemon GO Plus Plus peripheral, which retails for $54.99.

Catching Some Z's Special Research Tasks and Rewards - Pokemon GO

image showing the nightcap snorlax and the pokemon go plus +.

In order for Pokemon GO trainers to start the Catching Some Z's Special Research, they must pair the Pokemon GO Plus Plus device with the mobile game. By syncing the peripheral, Pokemon GO players can use it to automatically spin PokeStops and throw Poke Balls at wild spawns without having to look at their smartphone.

It's worth noting that the Catching Some Z's research will remain available to claim even after the event ends.

Tasks and Rewards

First Step

Tasks	Rewards
Catch 20 Pokemon with Poke Balls using Pokemon GO Plus Plus	25 Poke Balls
Catch 10 Pokemon with Great Balls using Pokemon GO Plus Plus	15 Great Balls
Spin 15 PokeStops using Pokemon GO Plus Plus	2000 Stardust
Track Sleep for 7 days using Pokemon GO Plus Plus	Komala Encounter
Total Rewards:	Nightcap Snorlax Encounter

Second Step

Tasks	Rewards
Track sleep using Pokemon GO Plus + for 7 days	Nightcap Snorlax Encounter
Track sleep using Pokemon GO Plus + for 14 days	Nightcap Snorlax Encounter
Track sleep using Pokemon GO Plus + for 21 days	Nightcap Snorlax Encounter
Track sleep using Pokemon GO Plus + for 28 days	Nightcap Snorlax Encounter
Total Reward:	2500 XP and 2500 Stardust

Catching Some Z's - Spawns and Raids

Spawns

Besides the Special Research, trainers can look forward to increased spawns for the following Pokemon (they all have a chance to be shiny, except for Komala and Wooloo).