Summary
Pokemon Sleepis adding the thunderous Legendary Raikou to its line-up. Fans didn’t know what to make ofPokemon Sleepwhen it was first announced back in 2019, as The Pokemon Company only gave a proper explanation for what it was shortly before its release last summer. As its name suggests,Pokemon Sleepis a mobile app that tracks a player’s sleep patterns and allows them to unlock different Pokemon by simply having their phone next to them while dozing off for the night.
Despite some concerns overPokemon Sleeptracking users’ sleep dataand the potential fire hazard of leaving their cell phones on overnight, the game has had a somewhat decent reception after launch. Developer Select Button has been adding new features and unlockable Pokemon toPokemon Sleep, and even held a special in-game Halloween event last October. In January, players could visit Lapis Lakeside and nap with creatures like Dratini, Gardevoir, and Stufful.
Now a Legendary Pokemon is bedding down for the night inPokemon Sleep, as revealed during today’s Pokemon Presents livestream. In a short and charming newPokemon Sleeptrailer,the Thunder Pokemon Raikouis seen running through a stormy field before resting in aPokemon Sleepplayer’s bedroom. The phone app places Raikou under the Snoozing category, meaning players can unlock it by getting a reasonable amount of sleep. Raikou will be added toPokemon Sleepsometime in March, and the trailer also reveals that its fellow Legendaries Entei and Suicune will join it at an unspecified point.
New Pokemon Sleep Legendaries
Raikou, Entei, and Suicune make up atrinity of Legendary Pokemonthat were introduced inPokemon Gold and Silver, serving as spiritual successors to Gen 1’s Legendary Bird trio. Like most Legendaries, these three creatures are extremely popular among fans, with Entei and Suicune even getting major supporting roles in some of the earlierPokemonanimated films. All three recently gained Paradox forms inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, revealing what their prehistoric ancestors looked like.
Back in the present, it seems that these three Legendary beasts will be getting a good night’s rest inPokemon Sleep, starting with the Electric-type Raikou in March. Entei and Suicune will likely follow suitat some point later in 2024, so fans should stay tuned to see when the mythical Aurora and Volcano Pokemon will turn in for the evening inPokemon Sleep.
WHERE TO PLAY
Collect Pokémon Through Sleeping!In the world of Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon with the same sleep type as you will gather around as you catch some Zs, so discover all the various different sleep styles that Pokémon can have as you aim to complete your Sleep Style Dex!
