Pokémon GO Cozy Companions Event (August 2025): Snom debut, Shiny Tandemaus, Faster Friendship
Pokémon GO Cozy Companions event runs from August 6, 2025 to August 12, 2025. This event features the debut of Snom and Frosmoth, plus the shiny release of Tandemaus! On top of that, an increased chance to encounter Tandemaus from Party Play and more bonuses.
This guide lists all the bonuses, research and shiny boosted Pokémon you can encounter during the Cozy Companions event in Pokémon GO.
Quick event overview
Dates: August 6 (10:00 a.m.) – August 12 (8:00 p.m.) local time
Bonuses: 2x XP from hatching eggs, one extra special trade per day, friendship levels up faster than normal, increased chance to encounter Tandemaus in Party Play
Shiny: Debut of Shiny Tandemaus
Debuts: Snom and Frosmoth debut
Event Details
Date & Time
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Pokémon GO Cozy Companions (2025) event runs from Wednesday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the Cozy Companions event:
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Debut of Snom and Frosmoth -
Increased chance of encountering Tandemaus from Party Play -
Debut of Shiny Tandemaus -
2x XP for hatching Pokémon -
Friendship levels will increase faster than normalthrough opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles
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1 extra Special Trade per day (2 per day total)
Pokémon Debuts
Snom and Frosmoth
The Worm Pokémon Snom and its evolution, Frosmoth, will make their Pokémon GO debuts. For a full PvP analysis on Snom and Frosmoth, check out our article here. Snom is a surprise hit!
How to evolve Frosmoth
You can use 400 Snom Candy to evolve Snom into Frosmoth after you earn 10 Hearts with Snom as your buddy. You can only evolve Snom into Frosmoth at night.
Shiny Tandemaus
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you can encounter Shiny Tandemaus. Sadly Tandemaus and Maushold don’t have very noticeable shiny differences, in fact, they are barely distinguishable from their non-shiny version, so be sure to keep an eye out for the sparkles.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:
7km Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7km eggs:
After the event, Snom will be available in 5km eggs.
Timed Research
Cozy Companions Timed Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Send 10 Gifts to friends |  10× Ultra Ball |
| Catch 30 Pokémon |  10× Pinap Berry |
| Hatch 3 Eggs |  Abra |
| Complete 10 Field Research tasks |  Phantump |
| Earn 10 hearts with your buddy |  Tandemaus |
Rewards
Snom
2500×
Stardust
5000×
XP
Cozy Companions Timed Research: Mousin’ Around
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete a Party Challenge | Tandemaus |
| Complete 2 Party Challenges | Tandemaus |
| Trade a Pokémon | Tandemaus |
Rewards
Tandemaus
1×
Lucky Egg
5000×
XP
Cozy Companions Premium Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following:
Cozy Companions Premium Timed Research (1/2)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| 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
5000×
XP
Cozy Companions Premium Timed Research (2/2)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Shelmet |
| Complete a Field Research Task | Tandemaus |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Pancham |
| Complete 3 Field Research Tasks | Tandemaus |
Rewards
Snom
1×
Star Piece
5000×
XP
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Field Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon | |
| Complete 3 Field Research tasks | Tandemaus |
| Complete a Party Challenge | Tandemaus |
| Explore 1km | |
| Trade a Pokémon | Tandemaus |
Cozy Companions Ultra Ticket Box
The Cozy Companions Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket plus five bonus Ultra
Balls at no additional cost.
Tips for the Cozy Companions Event
- Utilise Party Play to maximize your chances of encountering shiny Tandemaus
- Clear out your eggs before the event starts to maximise your chances at hatching Snom
- Don’t open any gifts before the events starts
- Don’t open gifts when you don’t have an egg slot open
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the dates for the Cozy Companions event in Pokémon GO?
The Water Festival event runs from August 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time to August 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Which Pokémon have a shiny debut during Cozy Companions?
Tandemaus has their shiny released during the Cozy Companions event.
How can I encounter Tandemaus?
Tandemaus is available as a reward in timed research, as well as in Party Play encounters.
How can I encounter Snom?
Snom is available to hatch from 5km eggs during the event, and as a reward from timed research. After the event it will be hatchable from 5km eggs.
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