Pokémon Sleep is celebrating its third anniversary with a new collaboration featuring characters from the Pokémon Horizons anime. For a limited time, players can encounter Captain Pikachu, the mascot of the Rising Volt Tacklers, within the sleep tracking app.
Quick Facts
- Event Dates: August 17, 2026 – August 24, 2026
- Featured Pokémon: Captain Pikachu and the Tinkatink line
- Cross-Promotion: Professor Neroli is set to appear in an upcoming episode of Pokémon Horizons, voiced by Natsuki Hanae.
How to Catch Captain Pikachu
Captain Pikachu will only be available in the game for one week. Because his window of availability is short, you should prepare by saving up high-powered biscuits to ensure you have enough resources to befriend him during his stay.
In addition to the arrival of Captain Pikachu, the update introduces the Tinkatink line to the islands. This inclusion references the hammer-loving fairy Pokémon associated with the character Dot from the Pokémon Horizons series.
Collaboration Details
The partnership between the mobile app and the anime series works both ways. The official Pokémon Horizons X account confirmed that Professor Neroli will make a guest appearance in a future episode of the show. The character will be voiced by Natsuki Hanae, known for roles such as Qifrey in Witch Hat Atelier, Lingyang in Wuthering Waves, and Grusha in Pokémon Masters EX.
Players looking to optimize their performance for the event can check their current inventory of Pokémon Sleep recipes to ensure their Snorlax is well-fed during the week-long collaboration.