Pokémon Snap
Pokémon Snap

Endings/Completion

Complete your Pokémon Report in Pokémon Snap by mastering photo techniques for all Pokémon and unlocking the Rainbow Cloud ending. Achieve true game completion.

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Endings/Completion

Congratulations, budding Pokémon photographer! Reaching the "ending" in Pokémon Snap isn't about a single cutscene, but rather a journey of discovery and mastery. True completion involves several key milestones, culminating in a fully realized Pokémon Report and a deeper understanding of Professor Oak's research.

The Standard Ending: Unlocking the Rainbow Cloud

The primary objective to reach the game's credits is to assist Professor Oak in completing his Pokémon Report by finding all 63 unique Pokémon and capturing at least one photo of each. This unlocks the final course, Rainbow Cloud.

  1. Complete All Courses: Progress through all six standard courses: Beach, Tunnel, Volcano, River, Cave, and Valley. Each course requires you to achieve a certain score threshold (typically by taking good photos of various Pokémon) to unlock the next.
  2. Discover All 63 Pokémon: This is the core of the game. For each course, ensure you've encountered and photographed every Pokémon present. Some Pokémon require specific interactions with items to appear or react in unique ways for a better shot. Refer to individual course guides for detailed Pokémon locations and interaction strategies.
  3. Unlock the Rainbow Cloud: Once you have at least one photo of all 63 Pokémon in your Pokémon Report, Professor Oak will notify you that the final course, Rainbow Cloud, has become accessible.
  4. Photograph Mew: Enter the Rainbow Cloud course. Your goal here is to photograph the legendary Pokémon, Mew.
    • Strategy: Mew is initially protected by a psychic barrier. You must hit it with Pester Balls to break its shield. Once vulnerable, throw Apples to get it to spin, then quickly snap a photo. Aim for a clear, centered shot for the best score.
  5. View the Credits: After successfully photographing Mew and returning to Professor Oak, the game's credits will roll, signifying the "standard" completion.

True Completion: The Perfect Pokémon Report

While seeing the credits is an achievement, a true Pokémon Snap master aims for a perfect Pokémon Report. This goes beyond simply photographing each Pokémon once.

Mastering Each Pokémon's Entry

For each of the 63 Pokémon, a perfect entry in the Pokémon Report requires:

  • Four Unique Poses: Each Pokémon has four distinct poses or actions that can be photographed. These often involve using items like Apples, Pester Balls, or the Poké Flute. Experiment with different interactions to trigger all four poses. For example, a Pikachu might have poses for standing, running, riding a surfboard (Beach), or reacting to a Poké Flute.
  • High-Scoring Photos: Aim for a 10,000-point photo for each pose. This requires a combination of factors:
    • Size: The Pokémon should fill a significant portion of the frame.
    • Pose: A unique or action-oriented pose scores higher.
    • Technique: The Pokémon should be centered and in focus.
    • Other Pokémon: Sometimes, having other Pokémon in the shot (especially interacting) can boost the score.

Unlocking Secret Pokémon Interactions

Many Pokémon have hidden interactions that lead to unique poses or even the appearance of other Pokémon. These are crucial for a 100% report.

  • Jynx and Articuno (Cave): Use the Poké Flute near the Jynx to make them dance. This will eventually reveal Articuno.
  • Magikarp and Gyarados (River): Continuously throw Apples at Magikarp in the waterfall area until it evolves into Gyarados.
  • Porygon and Ditto (Cave): Use Pester Balls on the Porygon to reveal Ditto disguised as Bulbasaur.
  • Zapdos (Tunnel): Hit the Electrode with Pester Balls to wake them up, then hit the Zapdos with an Apple to make it fly.
  • Moltres (Volcano): Knock the Charmander into the lava with Apples to make them evolve into Charmeleon, then hit the Charmeleon with Apples to make them evolve into Charizard. Charizard will then awaken Moltres.
  • Dragonite (Valley): Hit the three spinning switches with Pester Balls to open the path to Dragonite.

The Pokémon Signs

Professor Oak also tasks you with finding six "Pokémon Signs" hidden throughout the courses. These are rock formations or natural features that resemble specific Pokémon. Photographing all six is essential for full completion.

  • Pinsir Sign (Beach): Located on the cliff face near the end of the course.
  • Cubone Sign (Tunnel): A rock formation resembling Cubone's skull after the first set of Electrode.
  • Koffing Sign (Volcano): A cloud of smoke resembling Koffing's head.
  • Starmie Sign (River): A star-shaped rock formation in the water.
  • Dugtrio Sign (Cave): Three stalagmites resembling Dugtrio.
  • Mewtwo Sign (Valley): A rock formation resembling Mewtwo's head at the very end of the course.

Achieving a perfect Pokémon Report with all four poses for every Pokémon, high scores, and all Pokémon Signs discovered truly marks your journey as complete. Professor Oak will commend your efforts, and you'll have a gallery of magnificent Pokémon photography to be proud of!