Pokémon GO Cozy Companions Event Guide (Aug 2025): Snom, Shiny Tandemaus, Bonuses & More
Snom and Frosmoth make their Pokémon GO debut, alongside the first-ever appearance of Shiny Tandemaus! From boosted egg hatch XP to faster friendship gains and extra special trades, the Cozy Companions event is packed with bonuses that make this a must-play week.
Event Dates & Time
Start: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
End: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. (local time)
Key Highlights
Debut of Snom and Frosmoth
Snom is officially making its Pokémon GO debut alongside its evolution Frosmoth.
Evolving Snom into Frosmoth requires 400 Snom Candy and reaching 10 Buddy hearts with Snom. Note: You can only evolve Snom at night.
Shiny Debut
Shiny Tandemaus is now available for the first time!
You'll have an increased chance to encounter Tandemaus during Party Play sessions.
Event Bonuses
During the Cozy Companions event, Trainers can enjoy these rewards:
2× XP from hatching Eggs
One extra Special Trade per day
Faster friendship level increases through opening Gifts, trading, or raiding together.
Tandemaus will appear more frequently in Party Play.
Wild Encounters
These Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Abra (Shiny available)
Geodude
Karrablast
Shelmet
Phantump
Some lucky Trainers may also encounter: Alolan Geodude
7km Egg Pool (During Event)
The following Pokémon may hatch from 7 km Eggs during the event:
Snom (debut)
Galarian Farfetch'd
Pancham
Charcadet
> After the event, Snom may still hatch from 5 km Eggs.
Field & Timed Research
Field Research
Spin PokéStops to receive event-exclusive tasks that reward encounters with Pokémon like Snom and Tandemaus, plus useful items.
Timed Research
Two sets of free Timed Research with rewards like Lucky Eggs and Pokémon encounters
Optional paid Timed Research (\$1.99 USD), offering:
Lucky Eggs
Star Pieces
Exclusive encounters with Snom and Tandemaus
> Note: Paid ticket cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
> All tasks must be completed and claimed by August 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Cozy Companions Ultra Ticket Box
Price: \$1.99 USD
Includes:
Paid Timed Research access
5 bonus Ultra Balls
Why This Event Matters
This is one of Pokémon GO's more Buddy‑focused events, offering an enjoyable blend of newcomer debuts, shiny releases, and resource bonuses. It's especially advantageous for:
Trainers aiming to evolve Snom into Frosmoth
Shiny hunters targeting Tandemaus
Players building friendship levels or stocking up on resources before season transitions
Final Take
Running from August 6 to 12, Cozy Companions offers a well-rounded mix of nostalgia and novelty. Don't miss the opportunity to catch, evolve, and trade with benefits that go beyond the week.
