Published October 3, 2026Valid until Saturday, October 17
Sandile in 2 km Eggs
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, it’s Sandile Hatch Day. Sandile hatches much more often from 2 km Eggs. Your chance of hatching a shiny Sandile goes up too.
Bonuses
2× Candy from hatching Eggs.
1/2 Egg hatch distance.
More 2 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops.
The first two bonuses don’t stack with bonuses from other events or GO Passes.
Research
Free Timed Research: an Incubator and XP.
Paid Timed Research for US$1.99: 1/4 Egg hatch distance during the day. Earn Stardust and walk 1 km to get one Star Piece, two Super Incubators, and more.
To do: complete both Timed Research stories and claim the rewards before Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time. Keep room for 2 km Eggs. Full details in the official announcement.