Pokemon Sleep may seem like a simple game at first, but there are many layers to it. It requires players to be smart with their resources, especially when they are so limited. The game has three main currencies: Sleep Points, Diamonds, and Dream Shards. Sleep Points can be obtained without having to pay for them.
However, there is a limit to how many Sleep Points can be earned every day. Players can earn a total of 100 Sleep Points, provided they get sufficient quality sleep. However, they can earn an extra 100 Sleep Points if they purchase the Premium Pass. Diamonds, on the other hand, are the premium currency, which requires Pokemon Sleep players to spend money. There are free ways to acquire Diamonds, but Niantic is not generous with the number. The third and arguably most important currency is Dream Shards.
What Are Dream Shards?
Dream Shards can be obtained in a variety of ways. They are absolutely necessary to progress through the game. Dream Shards are used to raise the level of any Helper Pokemon and to increase the pot size, which is why it is necessary for players to get their hands on as many as possible. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to obtain them.
- Rewarded after Snorlax reaches a new tier (feed Snorlax berries and dishes)
- Sleep research reward (study different kinds of sleep styles)
- From Achievements (complete tasks)
- Weekly Missions (finish missions within a week)
- Using Dream Clusters (can be bought from the shop)
Almost all of these methods are free and don't require players to invest any kind of money. If players want to accelerate their progress, they can buy Dream Clusters from the shop.
Why Players Should Save Dream Clusters
Dream Clusters are of two types: S and M. The second one can be bought from the Premium Exchange for 700 Sleep Points, which is quite expensive. However, it is highly recommended not to use them, as the number of Dream Shards that they provide increases with the player's rank.
For example, if a Dream Cluster S gives 300 Dream Shards at Rank 10, at Rank 12, it will give 373 Dream Shards. This also applies to Dream Cluster M, so both items should only be used if it is absolutely necessary. Players should hold off on spending Dream Shards as Pot upgrades are quite pricey. Also, it is advised to spend Dream Shards to upgrade Pokemon with the best skill set, not random Pokemon.
Pokemon Sleep is now available on Android and iOS.