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.