Sandile Hatch Day
Sandile Hatch Day features more Sandile hatching from 2 km Eggs and an increased chance of hatching Shiny Sandile!
The Sandile Hatch Day event will take place on October 17, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm local time.
Bonuses 
*These bonuses do not stack with bonuses from other Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.
Ticketed Bonus
The optional paid Timed Research ticket grants the following bonus during the event.
*This bonus does not stack with bonuses from other Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.
Features 
Featured Pokémon
Sandile will hatch more frequently from 2 km Eggs during the event.
Sandile
Research 
Sandile Hatch Day Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research awarding an Incubator and 2,026 XP will be available at no cost!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Sandile Hatch Day Premium Timed Research
Premium Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Purchasing this ticket will also grant the following bonus during Sandile Hatch Day. Ticket availability may vary by region.
- 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*
This paid Timed Research will challenge you to explore 1 km and earn Stardust to earn the following items.
- One Star Piece
- Two Super Incubators
- 5,000 Stardust
- 10,000 XP
Please note that the paid Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with the paid Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
*This bonus will not stack with bonuses from Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.
Shiny 
Shiny Sandile has an increased hatch chance during the event. Its evolutions are shown below as well.
Sandile
Krokorok
Krookodile
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