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New Pokemon Snap (Switch)

How to Clear A Break between Patrols Request Walkthrough

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This is a guide to completing A Break between Patrols, 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 A Break between Patrols, as well as the reward!

A Break between Patrols Map and Request Information

General Info

Course Ruins Lv. 3
Target Pokemon New Pokemon Snap SigilyphSigilyph
Quest Giver Todd
How to Unlock ・After reaching Ruins Research Level 3
Request Text ・“Sigilyph is always patrolling the ruins, but it takes breaks now and then, too. Try to keep your eyes on it!”

Course and Map Information

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Ruins Walkthrough: List of Pokemon and How to Unlock

How to Clear A Break between Patrols

Get a picture of the sleeping Sigilyph

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Just as you enter the large room with the giant stone statue in the center, look to the left to see a Sigilyph sleeping next to the wall (this will not happen at lower Research Levels). Simply get a shot of this to complete the request.

Reward for Clearing A Break between Patrols

Todd (Smiling)

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Completing this request will earn you the Todd (Smiling) profile icon.

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The Mysterious Heart A Break between Patrols Drowsing Beheeyem
Two Golurk Groovy Chandelure Fading into the Shadows
Myth of the Ruins

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