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Pokemon Sleep

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Release
short_film · 2026 · Las Vegas · 2026-09-16
Release
game · since October 2024 · 2026-09-04
Release
game · July 2023 · 2026-09-01
Release
game · September 2026 · 2026-08-06
Release
game · 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-27 · global · 2026-07-08
Release
game · July 13, 2026 · 2026-07-01
Release
game · 2026-07-01 · Japan · 2026-06-23
Announced
event "Secret Research! Chase Mewtwo" runs from September 14 to 28 on Wakakusa Island · 2026-09-16
Announced
Monster Ball-shaped hotel project opened on September 15 in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido · 2026-09-16
Announced
Snorlax's Nap Island feature · 2026-07-16
Announced
3rd anniversary real event 'Find Them in Yokohama! Pokémon Sleep Research' runs July 17 to August 23 at MARK IS Minatomirai · 2026-07-16
Announced
collaboration with Toyota's TOTONE napping tool offers free trials of a 'Nap Recovery Device' on the fifth floor · 2026-07-16
Announced
an in-game event in September 2026 where players can meet Mewtwo · 2026-08-06
Announced
a separate event to meet Mew · 2026-08-06
Announced
addition of Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup as newly encounterable Pokemon · 2026-07-08
Announced
real-world event Yokohama Discovery! Pokémon Sleepy Face Research · 2026-07-01
Noted
sleep-tracking premise · 2026-09-07
Noted
surpassed 30 million cumulative downloads worldwide as of April 26, 2026 · 2026-09-01
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Only winners of a lottery campaign can book the stay; the hotel will not be open to the general public during the campaign period. · 2026-09-01
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The event adds Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton, plus a captain-hat-wearing Pikachu (Captain). · 2026-08-14
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The event marks the introduction of the Tinkatink line to Pokémon Sleep and ties the game to the TV anime with a themed Pikachu variant. · 2026-08-14
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Players can leave one helper Pokémon on the island with Snorlax, where it gains 150 EXP per day, growing upon retrieval. · 2026-07-16
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A full 7-day stay is required for maximum EXP; early retrieval halves the gain. · 2026-07-16
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A Nap Relaxation Ticket increases daily EXP by 450. · 2026-07-16
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Snorlax also collects items like Dream Shards and Pokémon Candy. · 2026-07-16
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Psychic-type Pokemon will be especially active during the event. · 2026-08-06
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The event introduces Mewtwo's new main skill, Psychic Break (Berry Zone), which boosts energy from Mago Berries and stacks its effect. · 2026-08-06

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  • Confirmed game July 2023 Sep 16 · source
  • Confirmed 3rd anniversary real event 'Find Them in Yokohama! Pokémon Sleep Research' runs July 17 to August 23 at MARK IS Minatomirai Sep 12 · source

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