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New Pokemon Snap (Switch)

How to Clear Hide-and-Seek in the Desert Request Walkthrough

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This is a guide to completing Hide-and-Seek in the Desert, a request in New Pokemon Snap (Pokemon Snap 2) for the Nintendo Switch. Here you can find what kind of photo you need, and how to take it, in order to clear Hide-and-Seek in the Desert, as well as the reward!

Hide-and-Seek in the Desert Map and Request Information

General Info

Course Sands (Night) Lv. 1 or higher
Target Pokemon New Pokemon Snap TrapinchTrapinch
Quest Giver Professor Mirror
How to Unlock ・After your first expedition in Sands (Night)
Request Text ・“I suspect a Trapinch is hiding somewhere in this area. Do you think you can find it?”

Course and Map Information

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Sands (Night) Walkthrough: List of Pokemon and How to Unlock

How to Clear Hide-and-Seek in the Desert

Find the Hidden Trapinch

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You can find the Trapinch partially buried behind the rock by the lake. Though the Pokemon is relatively easy to find, you can also use your scanner to help you out.

Take a Photo of the Trapinch

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Do not interact with the Trapinch in any way. Capture a photo of it while it is still partially buried and submit the photograph for evaluation to complete the request.

Reward for Clearing Hide-and-Seek in the Desert

Star 1

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The Star 1 sticker is obtained after completing the Hide-and-Seek in the Desert request and can be used when editing photos.

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