New Pokémon Arrive in Pokémon Sleep: Sneasel and Weavile!
Pokémon fans rejoice! New Pokémon are now available to befriend in Pokémon Sleep. As of December 3rd, 2024, Sneasel and its evolution, Weavile, have joined the roster. This guide explains how to add these icy, dark-type Pokémon to your team.
Where to Find Sneasel and Weavile
Given their dual Ice/Dark typing in the main series games, you might expect to find them in a snowy location. While Sneasel and Weavile are Dark-type in Pokémon Sleep (lacking dual typing), they appear in two locations:
- Snowdrop Tundra: Their primary habitat.
- Greengrass Isle: Accessible to all players, regardless of game progress.
If you're not currently researching on these islands, use an EZ Travel Ticket to change your location.
Sleep Types and Evolution
Both Sneasel and Weavile share the "Dozing" sleep type. Increasing your chances of encountering them requires setting your sleep type to Dozing. Sneasel is easier to find initially. Evolving it into Weavile requires 80 Sneasel Candy and a Razor Claw. Note: You'll still need to encounter Weavile in the wild to collect Sleep Research data.
Are They Worth It?
Sneasel's value lies in its berry-gathering abilities and its contribution to "Extra Tasty" dishes. As a Dark-type, it collects Wiki Berries in Snowdrop Tundra. Its ingredient requirements include desirable items, making a well-equipped Sneasel a valuable addition to your team.
Speciality | Ingredients | Main Skill |
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Bean Sausage, Fancy Egg, Greengrass Soybeans | Tasty Chance S |
Sneasel Debut Bundle
To guarantee a Sneasel early, consider the "Pokémon Befriending Bundle (Sneasel) Vol. 1." Available from December 3rd to 9th, 2024, in the in-game store for 1,500 Gems, this bundle includes:
- Biscuits to aid in befriending Pokémon.
- 2 Sneasel Incense (guarantees a Sneasel encounter on appropriate islands).
- 60 Sneasel Candy.
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