New Pokemon Snap all pokemon: Course Location Guide - Pokemon

New Pokemon Snap all pokemon: Course Location Guide

Find Pokémon across every major New Pokémon Snap course, including day, night, Illumina, route, and Photodex completion tips.

2026-09-07
New Pokemon Snap Wiki Team
Quick Guide
  • New Pokemon Snap all pokemon: Use course, time, and route filters to organize every Photodex target.
  • Research Levels: Revisit courses because higher levels change encounters, positions, and behaviors.
  • Best method: Photograph every species first, then return for missing star categories and better scores.
  • Key tools: Scan, Fluffruit, Illumina Orbs, and Melody reveal hidden encounters and reactions.
  • Completion goal: Track day, night, Illumina Spot, alternate-route, and postgame sightings separately.

How the All Pokémon List Works

New Pokemon Snap all pokemon coverage is easiest to manage by course rather than by a single alphabetical list. The Lental Region places Pokémon across islands, research routes, day and night versions, Illumina Spots, underwater sections, and alternate paths. A species may also change position or behavior after a course reaches a higher Research Level.

The Photodex records behavior categories separately from numerical photo quality. A one-star photograph and a four-star photograph can represent different collection goals for the same species, while the score determines how strong the submitted image is.

Course Encounters

  • Primary location: Find Pokémon by island and research course.
  • Day, night, underwater, and Illumina variants can change the available encounters.

Research Levels

  • Progression key: Repeat expeditions to raise a course level.
  • New positions, interactions, routes, and behaviors can appear later.

Photodex Goals

  • Collection focus: Record species and behavior stars separately.
  • Improve framing after filling missing entries.
Tracking CategoryWhat to RecordWhy It Matters
IslandFlorio, Belusylva, Maricopia, Voluca, Durice, or AurusNarrows the search area
CourseNature Park, Jungle, Reef, Volcano, or another routeIdentifies the exact expedition
VariantDay, night, underwater, Illumina, or alternate pathEncounter conditions can change
Research LevelCurrent course level or MAX progressHigher levels reveal new opportunities
Photo StarOne-star through four-star behaviorSeparates common and rare actions
Photodex Tip

Do not replace a missing behavior entry with repeated high-score shots from the same category. Fill the missing star first, then improve its rating.

New Pokemon Snap Pokémon Location Index

The following course index organizes the major Pokémon encounters documented across the Lental Region. It is designed as a starting point for a full Photodex route, not as a replacement for checking every research level and alternate path.

IslandCourseVariantPokémon Encounters
FlorioFlorio Nature ParkDayPichu, Grookey, Scorbunny, Bidoof, Bouffalant, Dodrio, Wurmple, Emolga, Taillow, Swanna
FlorioFlorio Nature ParkNightHoothoot, Murkrow, Pinsir, Caterpie, Bidoof, Bouffalant, Swanna
FlorioFlorio Illumina SpotIlluminaMeganium
BelusylvaFounja JungleDay/NightAipom, Bounsweet, Arbok, Beautifly, Pikipek, Toucannon, Slaking, Liepard, Quagsire, Morelull
BelusylvaElsewhere ForestVariable areasEspurr, Shiftry, Trevenant, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Drampa, Bewear
MaricopiaBlushing BeachDay/NightExeggutor, Crabrawler, Wingull, Bellossom, Finneon, Pyukumuku, Stunfisk
MaricopiaMaricopia ReefDayWailmer, Pelipper, Corsola, Mareanie, Mantine, Lapras
MaricopiaLental SeafloorUnderwaterFrillish, Clawitzer, Lumineon, Tentacruel, Wailmer
IslandCourseVariantPokémon Encounters
VolucaSweltering SandsDay/NightSkorupi, Cacnea, Mandibuzz, Onix, Lycanroc
VolucaFireflow VolcanoDayAltaria, Archeops, Monferno, Tyrantrum, Charmander, Slugma
DuriceShiver SnowfieldsDay/NightSwinub, Cubchoo, Beartic, Snom, Frosmoth, Weavile, Piplup, Vanilluxe
AurusRuins of RemembranceRuinsHoundoom, Eldegoss, Natu, Noivern, Salandit, Chandelure, Golurk

Use the index in layers:

  • Start with the course name and complete one normal expedition.
  • Revisit the same course after raising its Research Level.
  • Check the opposite time variant when available.
  • Search alternate paths with the Scan function.
  • Return to Illumina Spots after unlocking the correct regional tool.
Route Warning

A Pokémon listed for a course may not appear on every run. Research Level, route selection, time variant, and interaction timing can all affect what appears in front of the NEO-ONE.

Step-by-Step Photodex Route

A reliable all-Pokémon run prioritizes coverage before score chasing. Photographing a species once gives you a reference point, while repeated expeditions reveal the conditions needed for higher-star behaviors and stronger evaluations.

1

Clear the Main Course Routes

Begin with the standard courses across Florio, Belusylva, Maricopia, Voluca, Durice, and Aurus. Take several photographs of each visible species instead of focusing on one target for the entire expedition.

2

Submit One Photo Per Species

After each expedition, choose the clearest photograph for Professor Mirror to evaluate. Prioritize a visible subject, a useful pose, and a reasonable distance from the camera.

3

Raise Research Levels

Continue earning Expedition Points on individual courses. Higher Research Levels can move Pokémon, introduce new interactions, and open opportunities that were unavailable during the first visit.

4

Use Tools on Unusual Targets

Scan suspicious route features, throw Fluffruit near Pokémon, activate Crystablooms with Illumina Orbs, and use Melody around sleeping or inactive Pokémon.

5

Revisit Variants and Alternate Paths

Repeat day, night, underwater, Illumina, and alternate-route expeditions. Compare your Photodex after every run so you can target missing species or behavior stars.

Expedition ObjectiveRecommended ActionCommon Result
Find a new speciesExplore the full camera view and watch elevated areasAdds a new Photodex subject
Improve a common photoWait for a closer, front-facing poseRaises size, direction, and placement
Trigger a reactionCombine a tool with the environmentCreates a different behavior category
Search a hidden routeScan at junctions and unusual landmarksReveals alternate course sections
Complete a rare entryRevisit with higher Research LevelUnlocks stronger or less common behaviors
Progression Rule

Every new tool is also a reason to revisit older courses. Earlier routes often contain Pokémon behaviors that become accessible only after additional research equipment is available.

Star Ratings, Scores, and Special Encounters

The star category describes what the Pokémon is doing, while the numerical score evaluates how well the photograph captures that behavior. Treat these as separate objectives when planning your Photodex route.

GoalWhat to CaptureUseful Tools or Conditions
One-star entryNormal movement, resting, or routine behaviorBasic camera positioning
Two-star entryA reaction or simple interactionFluffruit, nearby Pokémon, course timing
Three-star entryA less common action or environmental responseHigher Research Level, Scan, tools
Four-star entryA distinctive signature behaviorMulti-step interactions, rare timing
Strong scoreLarge, centered, camera-facing subjectCareful positioning and repeated shots

For stronger photo scores, focus on:

  • Pose: Capture the peak of an animation rather than the beginning.
  • Size: Wait until the Pokémon is close enough to occupy a clear portion of the frame.
  • Direction: Shoot when the subject faces toward the NEO-ONE.
  • Placement: Keep the main subject inside a balanced part of the composition.
  • Other Pokémon: Include additional subjects when they support the scene without blocking the target.
  • Background: Use flowers, Crystablooms, water, ruins, or other recognizable scenery.

Illumina Orbs are especially useful for special encounters. They can activate glowing Crystablooms, produce reactions from compatible Pokémon, and support story or route interactions. In many situations, the best result comes from combining an Illumina Orb with Scan, Fluffruit, or Melody rather than using one tool alone.

All Pokémon Tracking Checklist:

  • Record each species by island and course
  • Check day, night, underwater, and Illumina variants
  • Raise course Research Levels and revisit older routes
  • Use Scan, Fluffruit, Illumina Orbs, and Melody on unusual encounters
  • Fill missing star categories before optimizing photo scores
Score Reminder

A rare four-star behavior can still receive a modest numerical score. Keep the behavior entry, then return later to improve size, pose, direction, placement, and background.

FAQ: New Pokemon Snap All Pokémon

Q: How should I find all Pokémon in New Pokémon Snap?

Search by island and course first, then separate day, night, Illumina, underwater, and alternate-route variants. Raise Research Levels and revisit older courses because Pokémon positions and behaviors can change.

Q: Does every Pokémon appear at the same Research Level?

No. Some species or behaviors become easier to find at higher Research Levels, while others depend on a time variant, route branch, Illumina Spot, or a specific interaction.

Q: Do four-star photos count as different Pokémon?

No. The star category describes a behavior for the same species. The Photodex can track multiple behavior categories, so a four-star photograph is an additional collection goal rather than a separate species.

Q: What tools help complete the Photodex?

Scan reveals points of interest and alternate paths. Fluffruit changes positioning or reactions, Illumina Orbs activate glowing effects, and Melody can wake or animate certain Pokémon.

Final Tip

Use the official New Pokémon Snap website for the game overview, then use this course structure to plan focused Photodex expeditions.