{"rewrite":{"id":"r_cebe0e14e17cc9a6f769a903","clusterId":"c_8b3d1597bdf65ee778c1348b","slug":"pokemon-sleep-adds-snorlax-s-nap-island-with-passive-growth-mechanic","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Pokémon Sleep Adds Snorlax's Nap Island With Passive Growth Mechanic","summary":"Pokémon Sleep will add a new feature, Snorlax's Nap Island, on July 20 at 11:00. Players can leave one helper Pokémon on the island with Snorlax, where it gains 150 EXP per day, growing upon retrieval. A full 7-day stay is required for maximum EXP; early retrieval halves the gain. A Nap Relaxation Ticket increases daily EXP by 450. Snorlax also collects items like Dream Shards and Pokémon Candy.","whyItMatters":"The feature turns passive idling into a deliberate growth mechanic by rewarding players who commit to seven-day stays, with a new item that accelerates the process.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003ePokémon Sleep is introducing a new mode that lets players leave one helper Pokémon on a small island with Snorlax, where it will accumulate EXP passively. The feature, called Snorlax\u0026#39;s Nap Island, launches on July 20 at 11:00 and requires unlocking by collecting 35 sleep styles. Once unlocked, a signboard on the home screen allows players to send a Pokémon to the island and retrieve it later.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile on Nap Island, the Pokémon gains 1 EXP per minute, up to 150 per day. The EXP is applied all at once when the Pokémon is brought back, but only if it stays for the full seven days. Retrieving earlier cuts the gain in half. After seven days, the stay can continue indefinitely, and EXP continues to accumulate. A new item, the Nap Relaxation Ticket, rents a Relaxation Set for seven days, adding 450 bonus EXP per day during that period.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnorlax itself will gather items while the Pokémon is away, collecting Dream Shards and Pokémon Candy into an Item Collection Box. Those items can be claimed as a gift from Snorlax when the player retrieves their Pokémon. The official website has full details on the feature.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Pokémon Sleep adds Snorlax's Nap Island on July 20. Leave one helper Pokémon for seven days to gain 150 EXP daily, or use a Nap Relaxation Ticket for 450 bonus EXP per day. Snorlax also collects items while you wait.","twitterPost":"Pokémon Sleep's new Nap Island feature goes live July 20. Leave one Pokémon with Snorlax for seven days to gain 150 EXP daily, or use a Nap Relaxation Ticket for 450 bonus EXP. Snorlax also picks up Dream Shards and Candy.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Pokémon Sleep is getting a new passive growth feature called Snorlax's Nap Island on July 20. Players can leave one helper Pokémon with Snorlax for seven days to earn EXP gradually, with a new item that boosts the daily gain. Snorlax also collects items during the stay.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/462/G046207/20260716042/\",\"title\":\"Pokémon Sleep to add new feature \\\"Snorlax's Nap Island\\\" on July 20 at 11:00. You can leave Pokémon on the island to grow.\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3941,"outputTokens":1302,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784209197,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T13:37:19.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-16T13:37:29.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-16T13:37:19.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_8b3d1597bdf65ee778c1348b","canonicalTitle":"「Pokémon Sleep」，新機能「ゴンベのおひるね島」を7月20日11：00に実装。島にポケモンを預けて成長させられる","representativeArticleId":"a_a3d7fa8565de7fa64f7c243c","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Pokémon Sleep\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-16T11:04:56.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-16T11:04:56.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-16T13:37:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/462/G046207/20260716042/","title":"「Pokémon Sleep」，新機能「ゴンベのおひるね島」を7月20日11：00に実装。島にポケモンを預けて成長させられる"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Pokémon Sleep"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}