Catching Some Z’s Event in Pokemon Go: How to Catch Komala and Shiny Status Revealed

By Carlton Murphy Last updated Jul 16, 2023

The drowsy Pokemon Komala is making its debut in Pokemon Go, but how do you catch it? And is it yet shiny? Here are all the solutions you need. The new Pokemon Go Plus+ smartphone has been launched, and to celebrate, the Catching Some Z event has begun. The mobile game will also include Komala as part of the festival, themed wild encounters, and new avatar goods.

The Normal-type Komala, also known as the Drowsing Pokemon in the Pokedex, originally debuted in the Alola area of Pokemon Sun & Moon on the Nintendo 3DS. Because koalas strongly influence Komala in Pokemon Go, some trainers feared it would be a region exclusive to Australia. Still, the good news is that it is catchable anywhere. Here is how to get one.

In Pokemon Go, how can you get Komala?

During the Catching Some Z’s event, which takes place from July 15 from 10 AM through July 16 at 8 PM local time, Komala will be accessible as a rare wild encounter. There is yet to be another method to locate one at present. As a result, your odds of running across a Komala during this event are limited. Your best action is to go outside and explore as much as possible. You will only have a little time to locate one since it only lasts two days.

Don’t forget to scan the map’s “Nearby” area in the lower right corner for shadows resembling Komala. While exploring, you may use Incense to boost the number of wild Pokemon that spawn nearby. Komala needs to make a comeback as a more frequent encounter in the future so that many people can acquire this Pokemon.

Is there a Shiny Komala in Pokemon Go?

Unfortunately, Shiny Komala is not yet accessible in Pokemon Go. You’ll have to wait for it to appear in a subsequent event since it’s uncommon for a new Pokemon to debut with its Shiny variation (although it did happen lately with Turtonator).

Does Komala in Pokemon Go have an evolution?

Since Komala is the lone member of its Pokemon family, neither Pokemon Go nor any other game features an evolution for it. You no longer have to spend a lot of time attempting to gather Komala’s Candy, which does lessen the pleasure of chasing him down. You can go on to something else when you’ve captured one.