Pokemon GO Fest 2023 is reaching its final days as the global portion of the anniversary event takes place on August 26-27, 2023. During this time, there will be plenty of new and returning Pocket Monsters for trainers to capture, along with a ton of additional bonuses worth taking advantage of over the event's two-day span. To top it all off, trainers can find a particularly well-dressed Snorlax as well.
Specifically, Pokemon GO players participating in either (or both) days of GO Fest Global 2023 will have the chance to catch a Snorlax donning a cowboy hat. The Pocket Monsters with cowboy hat costumes have been a hit for years in the mobile title, and fans will have their chance to snag one on August 26-27.
Here's how Pokemon GO trainers can acquire this range-riding Snorlax during the global leg of GO Fest.
Where and how to catch cowboy hat Snorlax during Pokemon GO Fest Global 2023
Depending on the day that you are taking part in Pokemon GO Fest Global, you'll be able to encounter cowboy hat Snorlax through different methods. On August 26, you will be able to encounter this Snorlax variant as a 3-star raid boss and during the Malachite Wilderness habitat, which takes place from 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm local time.
It should be noted that you can either participate in GO Fest Global for free or purchase a ticket, and you'll still have access to cowboy Snorlax's raids and wild spawns. This creature may also be available as a research reward, so you should keep completing research objectives as well, particularly during Malachite Wilderness.
If you miss out on cowboy Snorlax on August 26, the Pocket Monster will return on August 27 as well and will be available the entire day from 10 am to 6 pm local time with no habitat restrictions. Cowboy Snorlax will also be available to battle as a 3-star raid boss and may appear as a research reward, though this latter point is still unconfirmed.
How to maximize chances to get cowboy hat Snorlax
That's all there is to it! As long as you are actively searching the wild and are keeping an eye on nearby raids, you have two full days' worth of chances to find a cowboy hat Snorlax. Even better, you may even get particularly lucky and spot this Pocket Monster's shiny variant as well, which would certainly be a nice GO Fest 2023 prize to take home.
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