Though certainly welcome, the news that Nintendo and Bandai Namco would be releasing free DLC courses forNew Pokemon Snapcame as a surprise to many. It took less than a week afterthe announcementfor update 2.0 to arrive, and it brought with it three new courses (each with day and nighttime versions), some new photo requests, and 20 brand new Pokemon for players to add to their Photodexes.
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The additions bring the total number of Pokemon in the game up to a fairly respectable 234. Though still some way short of the complete national Pokedex, fans seem to be pretty happy with the new content, particularly as they didn’t have to pay for it. Whether more Pokemon will be added in future updates remains to be seen, but for now, at least, players at least have something to keep them busy for the foreseeable future.
Updated June 01, 2025 by Tom Bowen:For those who had already taken the time to fully complete the Photodex in New Pokemon Snap, the release of the game’s 2.0 update may well have caused some mixed feelings. On the one hand, it provided players with an excuse to return to the game some four months on from its initial release. On the other, those players would now need to find and photograph 20 brand new Pokemon; each in four different poses. Anyone having trouble getting their hands on four-star photographs of the new Pokemon need worry no longer though, as this guide has been updated to include links to all of the relevant information.
Where To Find Snorlax
Snorlax first shows up inthe Secret Sidepath (Day) course. Repeatedly throwing Fluffruit directly into its mouth will cause it to show up at the end of the run too, although this technically counts asthe Park (Day) course. The Pokemon can be found in the same spot inthe Side Path (Night) courseas well, though can’t be woken this time.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Snorlax
Players can get a four-star photo of Snorlax by completingthe Snorlax Dash requestfor Professor Mirror.
Where To Find Shroomish
Shroomish is another new Pokemon that appears inthe Sidepath (Day) courseand can be found in the area where the two routes join back up with one another. As with Snorlax, Shroomish will also show up in the flowery meadow inthe Park (Day) course, although can’t be found in the nighttime variants of either course.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Shroomish
Those wanting to take a four-star photo of Shroomish can do so by completingRita’s Dancing Trio request.
Where To Find Foongus
Foongus shows up inthe Sidepath (Night) courseand can be found simply by following the default route. There are plenty of them around, so getting a photo of one should be simple enough for players. Due to the way that the Secret Sidepath is structured, Foongus technically appears at the end ofthe Park (Night) courseas well.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Foongus
To take a four-star photo of Foongus, players should carry out the steps required to fulfillthe Parachute requestfor Todd.
Where To Find Feraligatr
The first chance that players will get to photograph a Feraligatr is at the beginning ofthe Mightywide River (Day) course.It appears in a few other places throughout the course though and also shows up again when players visitthe River (Night) coursea little later on.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Feraligatr
Players hoping to get a four-star photograph of Feraligatr should visit the River (Night) course and complete the steps need forTodd’s Diving Spot request.
Where To Find Psyduck
Like Feraligatr, Psyduck makes its first appearance at research level 1 inthe River (Day) course. Given that it effectively follows the NEO-ONE from start to finish, it’s fairly difficult to miss. The Pokemon features again inthe course’s nighttime variant, although plays a much less prominent role this time around.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Psyduck
To get a four-star photo of Psyduck, players simply need to completethe Psychic Sidekick requestin the River (day) course.
Where To Find Tropius
There are Tropius all overthe River (Day) course, with more showing up as the player’s research level increases. The Pokemon can also be found inthe River (Night) coursetoo, although as it tends to be sleeping, photographing it during the daytime will typically yield better results.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Tropius
Players can snap a four-star shot of Tropius as part ofthe Overhead Friend requestin the River (Day) course.
Where To Find Gyarados
Players will need to wait until they have reached research level 2 inthe River (Day) coursebefore they can snap a photo of Gyarados. To find it, they’ll just need to illuminate the Crystabloom that’s hidden behind the waterfall. Inthe nighttime version of the course, players can get Gyarados to climb up the waterfall by waking some nearby Magikarp and getting them to splash around.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Gyarados
To get a four-star photo of Gyarados, players can make the Pokemon climb the waterfall in River (night) as part ofthe Lurking in the Water request.
Where To Find Ursaring
Ursaring starts showing up inthe River (Day) courseafter players have reached research level 3. It can be found inthe River (Night) coursetoo, although only when exploring it at research level 2.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Urasaring
There are a few different ways to get a four-star shot of Ursaring, though the easiest arguably comes inthe Majestic Ursaring requestin River (Night).
Where To Find Drilbur
Drilbur is another Pokemon that only makes an appearance after players have reached research level 3 inthe River (Day) course. As with Ursaring, those hoping to find it in the Moonlit Cave inthe nighttime version of the coursewill also need to reach research level 2, as that’s the earliest that the cave can be accessed.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Drilbur
Four a four-star photo of Drilbur, players can simply completethe Drilbur Propeller requestfor Todd.
Where To Find Cleffa
Initially, there’s only one course in which players can snap a photo of the baby Pokemon Cleffa, and that’sthe nighttime version of Mightywide River. To find it, players will need to reach research level 2 and then scan the area near an angry Feraligatr in order to gain access to the Moonlit Cave alternate route. After unlocking the cave in River (Night), players will be able to access it inthe River (Day) courseas well and will find some Cleffa there while exploring at research level 3.
How to Take a Four-Star Photo of Cleffa
Players can snap an easy four-star photograph of Cleffa while completingthe Cleffa’s Training requestin the River (Day) course.
