Almost five years after its announcement,Pokemon Sleepis finally out, and players from all around the world can now catch lovely Pokemon while getting a good night’s sleep. But as with any newPokemongame release, one question pops up in the minds of most Trainers: CanPokemon SleepPokemon be shiny? And if yes, how can players catch them?
The good news is thatPokemon Sleepdoes feature shiny forms of its Pokemonalong with multiple evolutions, but catching them won’t be easy. Players must be super-lucky to encounter and befriend one after waking up.
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How to Catch Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Sleep
InPokemon Sleep, playersget shiny Pokemon through random encounters. However, the odds of catching one are much higher than inPokemon GO, which is about 0.2% (1 in 500 encounters). Like all sleep research companions,the shiny Pokemonshow up while players are asleep, and they require special Biscuits to befriend the Trainer.
Since shiny Pokemon are rare encounters inPokemon Sleep, players are advised to stock up on at least six regular or one Great Biscuit each night.
How to Get More Shiny Pokemon Encounters
Pokemon Sleepplayers can increase their chances of getting shiny Pokemon bymaximizing Snorlax’s Drowsy Power. InPokemon Sleep, the player’s sleep points are multiplied by Snorlax’s strength to determine its luring score, and a higher Snorlax score means rarer Pokemon will spawn.
For a higher shiny Pokemon spawn rate, follow these steps:
Even the sleeping Snorlax can be shiny in Pokemon Sleep. But players cannot befriend it, as every Snorlax leaves the island after seven days no matter what.
Catching Shiny Pokemon without Pokemon GO Plus +
It’s possible to catch shiny Pokemon inPokemon Sleepwithout Niantic’s new accessory,Pokemon GO Plus +. For that, players will need to track their sleep patterns using their phones (the game requires players to keep their phones on their mattresses all night).
Transferring Shiny Pokemon From Pokemon Sleep to GO
Unfortunately,Pokemon Sleepplayers cannot transfer their shiny or basic Pokemon to theirPokemon GOaccount. The only benefit of catching shiny ones inPokemon Sleepwill be completing the Sleep Pokedex and having better partners for gathering Berries.
