The most frequently asked questions about New Pokémon Snap.
How many Pokémon are there?
234, including 20 added by the free update in August 2021.
How do I raise a course’s research level?
By earning points with your photos; at each level, new Pokémon and paths appear.
What are Illumina Orbs for?
To make Pokémon react and to activate Crystablooms. See getting started.
How do I find Mew?
In Founja Jungle at night, after the story. See the Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
Where are the missions?
On our island pages, such as Florio.
Do I need to have played the first Pokémon Snap?
No, but you will meet Todd Snap, its hero, again.


