As a sleep-tracking app, Pokemon Sleep might not offer as many breathtaking moments as mainline Pokemon games. However, it still manages to surprise fans with minor tweaks, like changing the Snorlax’s color.
In Niantic’s new venture, Pokemon Researchers might come across a green Snorlax that has rarely been seen in other installments. But as with any unusual Pokemon, players are curious to know how to catch it and if it has any special power. For those with the same concerns, this guide will explain how to get the Green Snorlax with a guaranteed method — and also answer frequently asked questions about it.
How to Get the Green Snorlax
To get the Green Snorlax, discover 20 unique Sleep Styles on the Greengrass Isle. This will unlock a new location called Cyan Beach, where all the Sleeping Snorlaxes are green.
Pokemon Sleep players do not need to complete any specific objective to find the Green Snorlax, as the creature is part of the campaign progression. However, maximizing the Drowsy Power and catching more Pokemon will help players get it faster.
Note that players can neither change their location nor their Snorlax until the end of each research week. So, completing weekly missions on one island is crucial before moving to one with the Green Snorlax.
Is the Green Snorlax Shiny?
Despite its different color, the Green Snorlax is not shiny. In Pokemon, a shiny Snorlax has a royal blue color, which is a slightly altered hue of its base form. But the chances of meeting a shiny Snorlax are much slimmer than getting a green one.
It’s also worth noting that the Green Snorlax has no special abilities. Just like the base form, it relies on meals and berries to maximize its Drowsy Power and lure Pokemon.
While the Green Snorlax is not shiny, players can still catch shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Sleep, if lucky.
Is Green Snorlax Exclusive to Pokemon Sleep?
Although greenish Snorlaxes have appeared in previous Pokemon games like FireRed & LeafGreen and Stadium, this particular Green Snorlax is exclusive to Pokemon Sleep.
Some players speculate that other locations in Pokemon Sleep might introduce more color variants of Snorlax in the future. But it’s unlikely that these hued creatures will make it into other mainline Pokemon games, though players might be able to catch them in Pokemon GO.
Pokemon Sleep is available now for mobile devices.