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Pokémon Go Munchlax Hatch Day Timed Research quest steps and rewards

Discover Munchlax, Snorlax’s youthful form, during this limited Pokémon Go celebration.

From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time on August 9, 2025, trainers can participate in exclusive egg-hatching activities. Completing time-sensitive research tasks during this period unlocks special bonuses.

Event advantages feature enhanced shiny encounter rates for Munchlax and improved egg mechanics.

Munchlax Hatch Day Research Tasks and Incentives

This exclusive mission chain offers rewards for egg incubation efforts within the six-hour window. Players must act swiftly to claim all benefits before the deadline expires.


Initial Research Tier

  • Successfully hatch one egg – Portable Incubator reward

Completion Bonus: 5,000 Experience Points

Event Enhancements

  • Doubled candy from hatched eggs
  • 50% reduced incubation distances
  • Higher Munchlax appearance rates in 2km eggs
  • Boosted shiny Munchlax odds
  • Improved 2km egg drop frequency at PokéStops

Premium Research Track

  • Available for $1.99 (regionally priced)
  • Purchases are final and exclude PokéCoin transactions
  • Requires completion by 5:00 PM local time on event day
  • Includes enhanced Stardust earnings, Star Piece, and upgraded Incubators

Premium Objectives

  • Walk 1km – Star Piece reward
  • Collect 2,000 Stardust – Super Incubator
  • Gain 4,000 Stardust – 5,000 XP

Final Rewards: 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and additional Super Incubator.