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Japanese Charts Pokémon Pokopia Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
Building a giant
It's time for the weekly physical Japanese charts, published by Famitsu. And for the third week in a row, Pokémon Pokopia sits proudly at the top. It isn't exactly close, either — the fantastic block-based cosy adventure sold another 114,515 boxed copies during the week of 16th March to 22nd March 2026. Second place went to the...
News A Pokémon Center Employee Has Reportedly Died After An Attack In Tokyo
The perpetrator is also dead, according to reports
Warning: Please be advised that this post includes details that may cause distress. A female employee at The Pokémon Center in the Sunshine City complex in Tokyo has died following a fatal stabbing incident on the evening of 26th March 2026, according to reports from news outlets. According to...
News Pokémon Champions Plans To Keep The Stadium Lights On For A Very Long Time
"Basically forever"
The new battle game Pokémon Champions is now just weeks away from release, and once it's up and running, the plan is to keep it going for as long as possible. Game producer Masaaki Hoshino has revealed how the team wants this new title to go the distance, or "basically forever", as long as the series keeps going, and is...
News Grind Has Brewed Up A Super Sweet Pokémon Collaboration, And It's Out Right Now
Koffeeing
The Pokémon Company is no stranger to a collaboration, and its upcoming crossover is for all those who assumed Minccino can come in a Grande size with cream and syrup. That's right, Pokémon is teaming up with coffee brand Grind on a new range of products. The collection will consist of "drinks inspired" by the world of 'mon — best not...
Random Breath Of The Wild's Rito Village Looks Incredible In Pokémon Pokopia
Spriga-Rito
We knew Pokémon Pokopia would bring out the creative types in many players — some have spent years practicing in Minecraft and Animal Crossing, after all. And it was only a matter of time until those Nintendo crossovers started to crop up. moyashi, who brings that aforementioned experience with them, has recreated Rito Village and...
Interview How An Italian Lunch Led To The New Standard For Competitive Pokémon Battling
Speaking to the champion of Champions
With Pokopia out of the way and Winds and Waves not launching until 2027, you might assume that we're due a break from Pokémon, but you'd be wrong. Pokémon Champions is right around the corner. After being revealed in the series' anniversary 'Presents' showcase last year, The Pokémon Company has drip-fed us...
Hands On Pokémon Champions Promises Top-Tier Battling, But At What Cost?
Put your money where your Meowth is
From the moment that it was revealed, I knew Pokémon Champions was going to be a tough sell for fans like me. You see, the battling has always been my least favourite part of the series — I'm more of a "catch 'em all" than "be the very best, like no one ever was" kinda guy — so seeing a game that promised to...
ICYMI You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's Second In-Game Event Early
The apple of my Sableye
We're almost at the end of the first in-game event in Pokémon Pokopia. Hoppip is getting ready to close up shop and, hopefully, make a home in your town — wherever that may be. But don't worry, more events are on the way, and if you're feeling a bit cheeky, you can actually access the next one... now! And in this event,...
Random Nothing Says "I Choose You!" Quite Like These Pokémon Engagement Rings
Put an Ursaring on it
Pokémon is in all corners of our lives. You can wake up to Pokémon Sleep, brush your teeth to Pokémon Smile, throw on your Pokémon apparel and head out on a walk with Pokémon GO. Now, you can make those days extra romantic by saying "I Choose You" to your significant other, accompanied by one of these Pokémon engagement...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Sableye Event Guide - Red Crystal Locations, Sableye Habitat
A real gem
Who doesn't love Sableye? With that toothy grin and those bejewelled eyes, it's a fun Pokémon from Gen III. And in Pokémon Pokopia, they're also a keen camper and explorer. The second in-game event focuses on this Dark/Ghost-type, and you'll need toi gather some rare crystal fragments to get everything out of it. This guide covers the...
News Pokémon Champions Nails Down Switch Release Date, And It's Only Two Weeks Away
Battle away
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced that Pokémon Champions is coming to Switch on 8th April 2026. The iOS and Android release will follow later in the year. While the game won't be getting a Switch 2 version, we will be getting a free update which will boost the visuals on the newer console (separate from that shiny Boost...
Opinion Is Winds & Waves Just 'Pokémon: Tears Of The Kingdom'?
Gequa used Bubbul Beam!
If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably already seen the Pokémon: Winds and Waves trailer with its underwater exploration and probably-important cloud. You’ve marvelled at the tropical setting, sighed with relief at the 2027 release date, and admitted that Gecqua would be a cooler hang than Pombon. Pomeranians are...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Walkthrough, All Pokémon, Abilities, Building Tips & Tricks
A Pocket Monster Paradise
Welcome to our Pokémon Pokopia Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Switch 2-exclusive is making a splash online, and we're here to help guide you through every single aspect of the game. Our Pokémon Pokopia Walkthrough will help you make your way through the main story, from exploring each of the four main towns to rolling...
Rumour Minifigure Scale Pokémon Lego Appears Online In New Leak
I choose you...
Pokémon Lego is now officially in the wild, and if you're hoping to see some minifigures (or something similar) in the future, you might be in luck. A new set leak has reportedly surfaced online and it supposedly reveals a...spoiler alert...minifigure scale version of Eevee. This Pokémon will apparently be part of an expensive...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: All Fossils - How To Get Every Fossil Pokémon
What you need to build every Fossil Pokémon habitat
Even in a world ravaged by a cataclysm, Fossils will survive. And Pokémon Pokopia has a handful of these ancient 'mons for you to collect, build, and bring back. Not every Fossil is returning, of course, but with a Museum to fill up (unless you want to build your own) and a lot of digging to be...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Is A Shiny Hunter's Dream
I wanna be SHINY
Just like clockwork, The Pokémon Company has revealed this month's booster pack expansion heading to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and it's absolutely packed with shinies. As its name suggests, the Mega Shine expansion is all about shiny Pokémon. The above reveal trailer showcases sparkly Mega Gengar ex and Mega Charizard ex...
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Has Received A Small Patch Today
Update: Version 2.0.2 is out now, just don't expect much
[Thu 22nd Jan, 2026 02:11 GMT]: Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received its first update of the year today for the Switch and Switch 2. When you download it, your copy will be updated to Version 2.0.1. It focuses on some adjustments for obtaining certain items (including an increase to the...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Eeveelution Guide - How To Get All Eevee Evolutions
From Vaporeon to Sylveon
Eevee is a staple in every Pokémon game, and bringing its evolutionary family is almost always a must, too. Pokémon Pokopia brings all of them back once again, and each one is locked behind a little challenge that'll help you raise the Environment and Comfort Levels of Palette Town. With eight different habitats to build,...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: 3D Printer Guide - How To Make Copies Of Items
The third dimension
The 3D Printer is perhaps the most ingenious tool at your disposal in Pokémon Pokopia. Found inside every single Pokémon Center, the 3D Printer can be used to make copies of any item in the game, from berry trees to materials to even furniture. All it takes is some materials and a photograph. But what's the best way to use the...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Wireless Power Transmitter - How To Unlock Wireless Electricity
What will they think of next, fiber optics?
If you're tired of cluttering up your town with Utility Poles in Pokémon Pokopia, then you're not alone. Who wants a bunch of cables cutting through their perfect aesthetic? Luckily, there's a way you can get electricity from one spot to another without those wires. The Wireless Power Transmitter is the...
Opinion Pokémon Pokopia Is Nostalgia Done Right
Rebuilding the past
When I step out of the starting cave for the first time in Pokémon Pokopia and look across the barren, dried-out grass, the withered trees, and abandoned caves, it all feels rather uncanny. The red brick roads. The Pokémon Center wreckage with two empty plots for buildings right next to it. A blocked-off pathway to the north,...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.2, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here's what you can expect
Last week, The Pokémon Company announced its relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia, which sold more than 2.2 million units globally in its first four days, would be getting a new update to address multiple issues with the game. This update is now available, and as part of this, the
News Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
Catch 'em all in Pokémon XD
Last month, during the annual Pokémon Day broadcast, The Pokémon Company announced the 2005 GameCube role-playing title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was on the way to Switch 2 in March. Following this news, the successor to Pokémon Colosseum is now officially available to Switch 2 user
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: All Mosslax Food Buffs - What Does Eat Do?
Anything but lax
Many of the brand new forms introduced in Pokémon Pokopia have their own unique Specialty that helps bring a bit of life and cheer to the town, or even speed things up a little. But Mosslax's Specialty is pretty unique, as feeding them provides you with a daily buff, depending on what flavour the food is. All of these buffs are...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Volcanion
How to bring Rocky Ridges' Mythical down to part
Volcanion is a bit of an underloved 'mon, but Pokémon Pokopia has given this Fire/Water dual-type some time in the spotlight. Introduced back in Gen VI, they'll make an appearance at the top of a volcano during the story. But Volcanion can be more than just a little cameo — they can actually live...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Mewtwo
Where to find the Legendary artificial Pokémon
Pokémon Pokopia puts heavy emphasis on Kanto in a number of ways, and one of the biggest, most-iconic 'mons from the region makes their appearance: Mewtwo. You'll cross paths with Mewtwo during the main story, but you can get them to live in whatever town you want, too. In this guide, you'll find...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Mew - Mysterious Slate Puzzle Solution
How Mew-styrious
The Mythical Pokémon Mew is very well hidden in Pokémon Pokopia, and a fantastic reward for completing one of the game's most-mysterious quests. Throughout Pokopia, you'll find Mysterious Slates, blocks that seem inconspicuous the first time you find one, but as you gather more and more, you start to realise they're a part of...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
Jumping through Hoopas
Just like we saw with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero back in 2023, the Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC is getting a boxed release. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that we said "boxed" there, and not "physical", because once again, yes, this is another code-in-a-box situation. The...
News Uniqlo's New Pokémon Range Launches This Month
Grafaiai-ic tees
Uniqlo is no stranger to a Pokémon collab or two, so it will come as no surprise to hear that it has a collection inspired by the classics up its sleeve for the series' 30th anniversary. The company's latest Pokémon range launches in "late March", and it all circulates around the iconic 'mon art from Gen 1. For adults, there are...
Video How To Build A 'Real' House In Pokémon Pokopia
Get building with this quick tutorial
Pokémon Pokopia has been available on the Switch 2 for over a week now, and if you're still getting your head around the basics (or haven't got the game just yet), this quick and easy tutorial about how to make a 'real' house for you or your Pokémon offers some handy advice. We're not referring to assembly...
News Pokémon Pokopia Is Getting A New Update Soon, Here Are The Details
Fixes for progression bugs and more
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia has got off to a tremendous start, with The Pokémon Company yesterday reporting the game's sales had already surpassed 2.2 million units globally in just four days. With the launch patch out of the way, the development team has now announced the next update will be arriving...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Ho-Oh & Lugia
How to befriend the Rainbow and Diving Pokémon
If you've been playing a lot of Pokémon Pokopia lately, chances are you've spotted Ho-Oh and Lugia in the skies a few times. These two iconic Legendary Pokémon will appear at-random to drop Mysterious Feathers on the ground... for no real reason, it seems. But did you know you can actually speak...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Raikou, Entei & Suicune
How to befriend the Legendary Dog trio
One of Pokémon Pokopia's hardest-to-find secrets is all about a trio of popular legendaries. Not only are the three Legendary Birds available from the original games, but so are the Legendary Dogs. They take some time to track down — just like in the original games, right? — but once you have them all,...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: What Is Stardust? - How To Make & Use Star Pieces
You're a Starmie
Pokémon Pokopia has a lot of new ways to use items we've seen throughout the series. In previous Pokémon games, Stardust is a quick way of making money. But in a world without proper money, what on earth could you use this mythical substance for? Stardust, rather than making Poké Dollars, now makes the much-better Star Piece...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle "Special Season" Begins Today With New Rules & Rewards
It's Shard out here
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's next Ranked Battle event begins today (12th March), and this one is a little different to those which have come before. You see, Season 8 is a "Special Season". What does that mean, exactly? Well, this Special Season has its own unique ruleset and rewards, the latter of which will see you loading up on...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: More Spores For Hoppip Event Guide - Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff Habitats
Flowers for spring
Pokémon Pokopia brings with it seasonal events which focus on specific Pokémon not in the base game and exclusive items of furniture and decoration. More Spores for Hoppip focuses on a Gen II favourite, and features some lovely springtime florals to go along with it. In this guide, we have all the details on the More Spores for...
News Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Units Globally In First Four Days
The Switch 2 exclusive is off to a strong start
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has got off to a roaring start, with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo today announcing global sales of the title have already surpassed 2.2 million units. Pokopia managed to achieve this in just the "first four days" since its launch on 5th...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres
How to catch the Legendary Bird Trio
You can get tons of hours into Pokémon Pokopia, meet lots of new friends, create tons of habitats, and have no idea there's a chance to befriend some of the most-iconic Legendary Pokémon in the franchise. The Legendary Bird Trio are indeed available and ready and willing to settle down in any habitat or...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Where To Find Ice
Snowhere to be found?
Pokémon Pokopia is bursting at the seams with materials and items to collect, but one of the rarest is also one of the most unusual: Ice. Ice, or Ice Blocks, are only available in a handful of locations, and you can go the entire game without seeing it ever. However, it's required for some secret end-game stuff, so you'll...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Cooking Guide - All Food Recipes, Flavours & Effects
Ditto used cook! It's super effective!
As if there wasn't enough to do in Pokémon Pokopia, Omega Force and The Pokémon Company threw in a whole cooking system. This lets you make dishes that you can either eat to upgrade your Transformations or give as gifts to other Pokémon. In this guide, we've got a list of all 24 cooking recipes you can make...
News Pokémon Pokopia's Early Success Causes A Surge In Nintendo's Share Price
It's super eff... oh, you get it
The release of Pokémon Pokopia has seemingly led to a surge in Nintendo's share price following its early critical and commercial success. According to Bloomberg (thanks, VGC), the game being sold out in numerous outlets across the US and UK has caused a bit of a positive uplift amongs
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Create Waterfalls
Every teardrop
Everyone loves a waterfall: aesthetically pleasing and calming, Ditto can create their own in Pokémon Pokopia. And why wouldn't you want to? The problem is, how do you make them, and how to transport water effectively? This guide will teach you how to create your very own waterfall — or even, waterfalls, in Pokémon Pokopia...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Paper
Paper dreams
For some reason, paper is an essential building material in Pokémon Pokopia. Sure, it makes sense for books and other little accessories, but we wouldn't recommend building an entire... building out of it. Still, you'll want lots of it, and it requires a little bit of work. This Pokémon Pokopia guide is all about how to get Paper,...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Final Transformation - How To Unlock Magnet Rise
How to level up your building with the best skill in the game
Ditto has a huge range of skills and Transformations throughout Pokémon Pokopia, but for a long time, you might be wondering why there's one empty slot left in your skill wheel. Well, there's one final skill to unlock, and it's only available once you've beaten the game. Magnet Rise is...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Bricks
Just another brick in the wall
Bricks! Essential for building houses, even in some cases in Pokémon Pokopia. This material is required not just for creating the perfect home, but for a number of requests, including Pokémon Center builds and the Team Initiation Challenge. But where can you find Bricks? How do you make them? And wha
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Pokopia?
Has it crafted a space in your heart?
A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our 'Pokémon spin-offs we'd love to see' list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen. If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you'll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Team Initiation Challenge Guide - All Beach Building Requests & Deliveries
Blasting off again?
Early on in Pokémon Pokopia, you'll be enrolled in a Team Initiation Challenge, a bit of an unusual request given that the world is currently in ruins and no human inhabits the place anymore. It may sound like a fun, silly series of fetch quests, but it's actually extremely important if you want to beat the game. This guide...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Rebuild The Sparkling Skylands Pokémon Center
Make the town sparkle
The last of the four big Pokémon Centers in Pokémon Pokopia certainly the hardest to build. Requiring rare materials, the Sparkling Skylands hub is still worth reconstructing to give your town a much-needed Trading post, and is it really a town without a Pokémon Center? Our guide to rebuilding the Sparkling Skyland Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Ending Guide - Everything You Need To Do To Roll Credits
How to beat the main game
You've cleared all four main towns in Pokémon Pokopia. You're busy rebuilding everything and making the world look beautiful. But you're not sure how to "beat" the game and roll credits. That's where the Requests menu comes in handy. This Pokémon Pokopia guide will tell you everything you need to do to beat the main...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Sparkling Skylands 'Rebuild The Huge Building' Guide - How To Help Tinkmaster
Blob the Builder
The final town of Pokémon Pokopia is easily the biggest and most-complicated. Sparkling Skylands is a beautiful sky-based locale spread across multiple islands which blend together elements of Celadon and Saffron City. It's bright, it's yellow, and it's full of trash. In this section of our Pokémon Pokopia story walkthrough,...
