Pokémon Go Cozy Companions Event: How to Get Shiny Tandemaus, Snom, and More This Week

Pokémon Go fans, get ready to get cozy! The “Cozy Companions” event is live from August 6 to August 12, and it’s all about teaming up with your friends for some adorable, action-packed gameplay. This event brings new Pokémon to the game, introduces shiny Tandemaus and Maushold, and even gives you a shot at catching Snom and its evolution, Frosmoth. If you’re looking to boost your friendship levels, earn double XP from hatching eggs, or just want more chances at shiny Pokémon, this is the week to play.

• Event runs August 6-12
• Shiny Tandemaus and Maushold debut
• Snom and Frosmoth join Pokémon Go
• Double XP for egg hatches
• Extra special trade each day
• Faster friendship level-ups
• Timed Research and Field Research tasks
• Boosted wild spawns and special egg hatches

All About the “Cozy Companions” Event

First off, let’s talk perks. During the event, you’ll enjoy doubled XP for every egg you hatch, and you can make one extra special trade per day. On top of that, friendship levels with your fellow trainers will increase faster than usual. But that’s not all—if you complete Party Play missions with friends, you’ll have a higher chance of scoring a shiny Tandemaus. It’s a great reason to grab your buddies and start forming parties!

Timed Research and Rewards

The event features three sets of Timed Research. Two are free, and one is a premium track that costs $1.99. The paid research isn’t necessary unless you’re after guaranteed Snom and Tandemaus encounters. Here’s what you can expect:

Cozy Companions Timed Research

• Send 10 gifts to friends (10 Ultra Balls)
• Catch 30 Pokémon (10 Pinap Berries)
• Hatch 3 eggs (Abra encounter)
• Complete 10 Field Research Tasks (Phantump encounter)
• Earn 10 hearts with your buddy (Tandemaus encounter)

Completion rewards: Snom encounter, 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust

Cozy Companions Timed Research: Mousin’ Around

• Complete a Party Challenge (Tandemaus encounter)
• Complete 2 Party Challenges (Tandemaus encounter)
• Trade a Pokémon (Tandemaus encounter)

Completion rewards: Tandemaus encounter, 1 Lucky Egg, 5,000 XP

Cozy Companions Premium Timed Research

For those who want more, the premium track includes two steps:

• Step 1: Catch 5 Pokémon (Shelmet), Complete a Field Research Task (Tandemaus), Catch 10 Pokémon (Pancham), Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Tandemaus). Rewards: Snom, 1 Lucky Egg, 5,000 XP
• Step 2: Catch 5 Pokémon (Karrablast), Complete a Field Research Task (Tandemaus), Catch 10 Pokémon (Charcadet), Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Tandemaus). Rewards: Snom, 1 Star Piece, 5,000 Stardust

Event Field Research Tasks

Spin a PokéStop during the event for special tasks, such as:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Geodude, Alolan Geodude, Phantump, or Tandemaus encounter)
• Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Tandemaus encounter)
• Complete a Party Challenge (Tandemaus encounter)
• Explore 1 km (Karrablast, Shelmet, or Tandemaus encounter)
• Trade a Pokémon (Tandemaus encounter)

Boosted Spawns in the Wild

Throughout the event, you’ll see more of these Pokémon popping up:

• Abra
• Geodude
• Alolan Geodude
• Karrablast
• Shelmet
• Phantump

Special 7 km Egg Hatches

Finally, any 7 km eggs you pick up during the event could hatch into:

• Galarian Farfetch’d
• Pancham
• Snom
• Charcadet

Whether you’re chasing shinies, leveling up friendships, or just enjoying the new Pokémon, the “Cozy Companions” event is packed with activities for every kind of trainer. Don’t forget to hatch those eggs and team up for Party Play to maximize your rewards!