Pokemon GO: Slumbering Sands - All Field Research Tasks…

In Pokemon GO, in-game events frequently come and pass with each season of the game, allowing players to capture featured Pokemon, and complete Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, Timed Research, and more, to earn rewards.

Pokemon GO's Slumbering Sands event is just one of the many opportunities that players can get involved in during the Shared Skies season. This event features the opportunity for trainers to obtain special variants of Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking wearing a sun visor, as well as an assortment of tasks to complete. To help Trainers prepare for and work their way through the Slumbering Sands event, a summary of every Field Research Task and Collection Challenge, as well as their rewards, have been outlined in the guide below.

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All Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, & Rewards in Pokemon GO's Slumbering Sands Event

In Pokemon GO, the Slumbering Sands event will begin on June 7, 2024, at 10 AM local time, and run until June 12, 2024, at 7 PM local time. During these dates, there will be a series of Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges that Trainers can complete to earn beneficial rewards to put toward their next adventure. These rewards consist of Pokemon encounters, Stardust, and XP, so they are worth taking the time to do if you plan on taking part in Slumbering Sands .

Slumbering Sands Field Research Tasks

During the Slumbering Sands event in Pokemon GO, there will be five different Field Research Tasks that Trainers can participate in and complete to earn encounters with several of the Pokemon featured in the event.

Komala that are encountered through Slumbering Sands Field Research Tasks have a greater chance of being shiny than normal.

Field Research Tasks	Possible Rewards
Catch 10 Pokemon	Drowzee encounter (Shiny available) Oranguru encounter (Shiny available) Sandygast encounter
Make three Great Throws	Komala encounter (Shiny available)
Take snapshots of three different wild Pokemon	Visor Slakoth encounter (Shiny Available)
Use five berries to help catch Pokemon	Psyduck encounter (Shiny Available) Mareep encounter (Shiny Available)
Spin 10 Pokestops or Gyms	Visor Slakoth encounter (Shiny Available) Komala encounter encounter (Shiny Available)

All Slumbering Sands Collection Challenges

Pokemon GO's Slumbering Sands event will feature a single Collection Challenge in which Trainers can capture and evolve various specimens to acquire eight featured Pokemon. Upon completing this challenge, they will be awarded with Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Komala.