Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day overview: Best tips and tricks, and more

Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day will go live soon, highlighting Munchlax, the Baby Pokemon with a big appetite and an even bigger fan base. Hatch Day events are always a rewarding opportunity to earn unique bonuses, reduced hatch distances, and shiny variants.

In this article, we will cover all the details, strategies, and top tips to make the most out of Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day.

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Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day: Event overview

Munchlax as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day will be running on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm (local time). During this six-hour window, Munchlax will hatch far more frequently from 2 km Eggs.

It’s also your best shot at finding a Shiny Munchlax, with boosted shiny odds throughout the event.

Event bonuses

Several helpful perks will be active during the event to maximize your rewards:

• Double Candy from hatching Eggs
• Increased chances of receiving 2 km Eggs from spinning PokeStops
• Boosted odds of hatching a Shiny Munchlax

Extended bonus: Half Egg hatch distance

To help players prepare and hatch more efficiently, a special Extended Bonus will be active:

• Duration: Thursday, August 7, at 10 am to Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 5 pm (local time)
• Bonus: 1/2 Egg hatch distance

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Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day: Free Timed Research

A free, event-exclusive Timed Research will be available to all players. Completing this limited-time set of tasks will reward:

• One Incubator
• 5,000 XP

All tasks and rewards must be completed and claimed before 5 pm local time on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

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Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day: Paid Timed Research

For 1.99 USD (or the local currency equivalent), players can access a premium set of Timed Research with exclusive bonuses:

• 2x hatch Stardust
• One Star Piece
• Two Super Incubators
• Additional mystery items

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Web Store bonus: Ultra Ticket Box

A Munchlax Hatch Day Ultra Ticket Box will also be available via the Pokemon GO Web Store for 1.99 USD. This bundle includes:

• The event ticket
• One Lucky Egg at no extra charge

This is a solid deal for players planning to participate in the event and hatch multiple Eggs.

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Best tips and tricks for Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day

Munchlax and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• Stock 2 km Eggs early: Spin as many PokeStops as possible before and during the event to collect those crucial 2 km Eggs.
• Use your Incubators wisely: Take full advantage of the half hatch distance bonus and Super Incubators to hatch more Eggs in less time.
• Keep hatching: Shiny Munchlax has boosted odds, so try to hatch as many as you can.
• Maximize Stardust and XP: Use Star Pieces and Lucky Eggs to double your Stardust and XP gains.
• Walk efficiently: Plan a route that allows you to keep moving and spin new PokeStops to keep collecting Eggs as you go.

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Pokemon GO Munchlax Hatch Day is a great chance to expand your collection, hunt for shinies, and rack up valuable items and rewards. Don’t forget to plan ahead and wrap up all the tasks before the event ends at 5 pm (local time).

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