LocationSpoofing event guide
Sandile Hatch Day 2026: distance bonuses without stacking
Sandile features in 2 km Eggs on 17 October. Compare the free half-distance bonus with optional quarter-distance research and finish claims by 17:00.
Event window
Local-time event- Starts
- Ends
Times above use your in-game local clock. No timezone conversion is applied.
Event focus
Sandile Hatch Day shifts the 2 km Egg pool toward Sandile and provides free and paid incubation bonuses. Both research routes end with the event.
Schedule
| Activity | Local time on 17 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hatch Day gameplay | 11:00–17:00 |
| Free research tasks and reward claims | Before 17:00 |
| Paid research tasks and reward claims | Before 17:00 |
Bonuses
- 2× Hatch Candy
- Half Egg Hatch Distance
- Greater chance of receiving 2 km Eggs from PokéStops
- Increased chance of hatching Shiny Sandile
- Optional ticket: quarter Egg Hatch Distance during the event
The Candy and distance bonuses do not combine with bonuses from other Pokémon GO events or GO Passes. Do not multiply the free half-distance and paid quarter-distance rates into an eighth-distance rate.
Featured Pokémon
Sandile hatches more frequently from 2 km Eggs. The announcement gives neither its exact share of that pool nor a numeric Shiny rate.
Research and tickets
| Route | Price | Announced tasks or rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Free Timed Research | No charge | Incubator and XP; individual tasks not listed |
| Paid Timed Research | US$1.99 or local equivalent | Earn Stardust and explore 1 km; one Star Piece, two Super Incubators and other rewards |
The required Stardust amount and other reward quantities are unannounced. Ticket availability varies by region.
Shiny
Shiny Sandile is possible, with an increased hatch chance during this event. The bonus is a chance, not a guaranteed hatch.
Preparation
Check the active distance bonus and leave time to complete research before 17:00. The announcement does not provide a separate later claim period.