Summary: Pokémon Sleep's Version 2.9.0 update introduces key balance changes and teases the upcoming Expert Mode, offering enhanced challenges and rewards for dedicated Trainers.
Discover the latest updates in Pokémon Sleep Version 2.9.0, including balance adjustments and the upcoming Expert Mode. Enhance your sleep research experience today!
In This Article
- Pokémon Sleep Version 2.9.0 Overview
- Maintenance Schedule
- Balance Adjustments
- Quality of Life Improvements
- Coming Soon: Expert Mode
Pokémon Sleep Version 2.9.0 Overview
Big Improvements and a Tease for Expert Trainers
Pokémon Sleep is leveling up with its massive Version 2.9.0 update. From core balance changes to UI enhancements and a sneak peek at the challenging new Expert Mode, there’s a lot to unpack for Trainers eager to optimize their sleep research and collect more Pokémon.
Maintenance Schedule
Prepare for Downtime
To make way for these updates, the app will go under maintenance at the following time:
- Start: June 5, 2025 – 5:30 a.m. UTC
- End: June 5, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. UTC
Make sure to wrap up any sleep research before the update window hits!
Balance Adjustments
Tweaks to Pokémon Encounters and Support Behavior
Several in-game mechanics are getting rebalanced to make the experience smoother and more rewarding:
- Three-Star Sleep Styles: Appear more frequently during sleep research.
- Greengrass Isle Updates: New 3★ sleep styles added to the area.
- Carry Limits: Befriended evolved Pokémon now match the carry boosts of self-evolved ones.
- Helper Pokémon Rebalancing: Butterfree, Dodrio, and Altaria now help more frequently.
Quality of Life Improvements
Making Things Easier and Clearer
- Recipe Transparency: Missing ingredients? Now you’ll see the full recipe and what you’re short on.
- Snorlax Rating Update: Pokémon incense-only styles are excluded from rating stats.
- Bug Fixes: Minor text adjustments and background tweaks applied.
Coming Soon: Expert Mode
High-Level Play for Dedicated Sleep Researchers
Launching around late July or early August, Expert Mode is set to challenge seasoned players with tougher requirements and bigger rewards. Here's what's planned:
- Entry Requirement: Reach Snorlax Rating Master 18 on Greengrass Isle.
- Berry Strategy Shift: Snorlax will prefer one main Berry and two sub-favorites, affecting helper synergy.
- Reward Boosts: Expect more Dream Shards, Research EXP, and Pokémon Candies.
- Shiny Boost: Higher chances to encounter Shiny Pokémon in Expert Mode.
- Expert Missions: New weekly missions exclusive to Expert Mode.
- Fresh Pokémon Appearances: Greengrass Isle will feature different Pokémon in Expert Mode sessions.
- Expert Ticket Needed: Can be exchanged using Sleep Points.
