Top 5 Sleep Styles for Hunting Shiny Mimikyu in Pokemon Sleep (Tips & Tricks)
Top 5 Sleep Styles for Hunting Shiny Mimikyu in Pokemon Sleep (Tips & Tricks)
Shiny hunting in Pokemon Sleep? You bet! While Mimikyu isn't a Poison type (it's Ghost/Fairy), and doesn't *directly* appear in Pokemon Sleep, the game mechanics centered around sleep styles and Pokemon spawns can influence your chances of encountering Pokemon that influence shiny spawns in other games (through held items or transferred abilities). This guide focuses on maximizing your sleep score and attracting Pokemon with beneficial abilities that COULD indirectly aid future shiny hunts in other mainline games or Pokemon GO. Think of it as laying the groundwork for future shiny hunting success!
Here are the top 5 sleep styles to aim for when trying to 'prep' for a potential shiny Mimikyu hunt:
1. Snoozing Style (Easiest to Achieve)
Snoozing is often the default, but that doesn't mean it's useless. Focusing on Snoozing will attract Pokemon like Snorlax, and potentially Pokemon with the 'Berry Finding S' skill. This skill increases the number of Berries found, and Berries are ESSENTIAL for leveling up your Snorlax in Pokemon Sleep. A higher level Snorlax means MORE Pokemon spawn during your sleep sessions. More spawns, even if not Mimikyu, means more chances for Pokemon with useful abilities (like Pickup).
- Why it's good: Easy to achieve, increases Snorlax level, more Pokemon spawns.
- Indirect Shiny Benefit: Increases the odds of finding Pokemon with Pickup, which can indirectly help you find evolution stones needed for Pokemon needed for shiny hunts in other games.
2. Dozing Style (Focus on Quiet Sleep)
Dozing is achieved by remaining relatively still during sleep. This style often attracts Pokemon with the 'Ingredient Magnet S' skill. This skill increases the number of Ingredients found. While seemingly unrelated, Ingredients are used to cook meals for Snorlax. Good meals mean a faster leveling Snorlax. Again, a high level Snorlax means more spawns.
- Why it's good: Easier to achieve, increases Ingredient drops, faster Snorlax leveling.
- Indirect Shiny Benefit: See Snoozing. More spawns indirectly increases the odds of finding useful abilities.
3. Slumbering Style (Deep Sleep is Key)
Slumbering requires long periods of deep sleep. This can be challenging, but rewarding. It often attracts rarer Pokemon, including those with helpful Main Skills like Energy Charge S. More energy means your helper Pokemon can gather more resources throughout the day. More resources = faster Snorlax leveling.
- Why it's good: Attracts rarer Pokemon, faster resource gathering.
- Indirect Shiny Benefit: The higher quality of Pokemon attracted can result in more powerful skills useful in other games when traded over.
4. Balanced Sleep Style (Mix it Up!)
A balanced sleep style is where you spend a decent amount of time in each sleep stage. This provides a mix of Pokemon from all three categories. This is excellent for diversity and finding Pokemon with a variety of helpful skills.
- Why it's good: Provides the best variety of Pokemon, more chances for different skills.
- Indirect Shiny Benefit: A diverse team can handle more tasks within Pokemon Sleep, leading to faster Snorlax leveling and indirectly benefitting shiny prep in other games.
5. Consistent Sleep Schedule (The MOST Important!)
This isn't a sleep style, but it is the most important 'trick' to consistently attracting Pokemon in Pokemon Sleep. A consistent sleep schedule allows you to maximize your sleep score, which directly impacts the Pokemon that appear around Snorlax. Aim for the same bedtime and wake-up time every day, even on weekends. This will guarantee the highest quality sleep sessions and the best potential for attracting Pokemon who can assist your future shiny hunting endeavors.
- Why it's good: Maximizes sleep score, attracts the best Pokemon.
- Indirect Shiny Benefit: Consistent sleep leads to optimal resource gathering in Pokemon Sleep, ultimately preparing you for the time investment required for shiny hunting in other games.
While Pokemon Sleep doesn't directly allow you to hunt for a shiny Mimikyu, optimizing your sleep and the Pokemon you attract can help you prepare for future shiny hunts in other games. Think of it as training for the real event!
What's your favorite sleep style to achieve in Pokemon Sleep? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below!