Hop, skip and a jump!
With Pokémon Pokopia out tomorrow on Nintendo Switch 2, The Pokémon Company International have revealed that anyone who dives into Pokopia on day 1 will be able to enjoy a limited-time event. Set to get underway on March 9, at 13:00 PDT the event will allow players the opportunity to befriend Hoppip, Skiploom and Jumpluff and obtain the cotton material. For details on the event, we have them here:
In addition to the game’s main story, there will also be special limited-time in-game events in Pokémon Pokopia. The first of these, “More Spores for Hoppip,” will run from Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 12:59 p.m. PDT.
During the event period, you’ll be able to befriend the Hoppip, the Cottonweed Pokémon. Special cotton spores that can be collected will also appear during this time. Once you’ve gathered some, they can be exchanged for picnic-themed furniture items. By using these items to create habitats, you’ll be able to befriend Skiploom and Jumpluff, too.
These Pokémon can’t be encountered outside of this event, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to welcome these new friends to your towns. Please note that this event will only be available in towns with a rebuilt Pokémon Center, and it will not be available on Cloud Islands.
The Pokémon Company International have also opted to remind players that they can also pick up a Ditto rug in-game.
There’s a bonus awaiting players who begin their Pokémon Pokopia journey early. You can get an in-game Ditto rug that can be used to decorate one of the houses you build by choosing Get via Internet from the Mystery Gifts menu in your game until Sunday, January 31, 2027.
Be aware that it takes approximately 30 minutes of play time before you’re able to access the Mystery Gifts menu. The gift is available in both the physical (game-key card) and digital versions of Pokémon Pokopia.
Are you picking up Pokémon Pokopia tomorrow, let us know!
About Pokémon Pokopia:
Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon
Play as a Ditto and build a new life with Pokémon—from the ground up! With help from your Pokémon friends, rebuild a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time.
Pokémon and people once lived happily together, but the world has withered and the humans are gone. The only remaining resident is a lone Tangrowth, living alone in the wasteland.
After waking from a long slumber, a peculiar Ditto decides to restore the desolate land using its transformation skills and its surprising new crafting abilities.
Learn the moves of your fellow Pokémon to change the land, travel, and more!
- Ditto’s vine-like arms dig into the ground and grass springs up.
- Ditto transforms into a Lapras and surfs across the water.
- Ditto transforms into a Dragonite and glides through the sky.
Collect and craft: Craft items and furniture, then decorate your space any way you like.
- Gather materials and craft
- Grow Crops
- Make comfy spaces for Pokémon
A little help here!: Some Pokémon might ask for your assistance—helping them out will take you one step closer to a cozy Pokémon utopia.
Some friendly faces:
- Professor Tangrowth: A vital guide for you and all the Pokémon you meet.
- Peakychu: An unusually pale Pikachu.
- Mosslax: Moss has grown all over this Snorlax—how long has it been asleep?!
Transforming the world means evolving the way you play, too!: From updating your hairstyle and outfit to visiting friends and taking photos of your creations together, there are so many ways to enjoy a world built by and for you!
Time for a house-warming party!:
Spread the fun with GameShare: You can even invite visitors who don’t have the game—whether they are on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system or Nintendo Switch—by using GameShare***!
Early purchase bonus: Purchase the Pokémon™ Pokopia game and you can get an in-game Ditto rug as an early purchase bonus. You can receive it by choosing “Get via Internet” from the Mystery Gift**** feature of the game and claim it by Sunday, January 31, 2027.
- The in-game Ditto rug can be received in either the game-key card***** or digital version of the game.
Every Nintendo Game, Application & DLC Releasing in 2026:
- (NS2) Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: January 15, 2026
- (NS2) Mario Tennis Fever | Release Date: February 12, 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics | Release Date: February 17, 2026
- (NSW, NS2, Android & iOS) Hello, Mario! | Release Date: February 19, 2026
- (NS2) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: February 19, 2026 (Digital)
- (NSW & NS2) Pokémon FireRed Version | Release Date: February 27, 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Pokémon LeafGreen Version | Release Date: February 27, 2026
- (NS2) Pokémon Pokopia | Release Date: March 5, 2026
- (NS2) Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | Release Date: April 16, 2026
- (NS2) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: April 16, 2026 (Physical)
- (NSW & NS2) Pokémon Champions | Release Date: April 2026
- (NS2) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Release Date: Spring 2026
- (NS2) Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave | Release Date: 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Rhythm Heaven Groove | Release Date: 2026
- (NS2) Splatoon Raiders | Release Date: in Active Development
Every amiibo Releasing in 2026:
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- Ratha amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Ratha V amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Rudy amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Captain Toad & Treasure Tracker amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Elephant Mario amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Poplin & Prince Florian amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Mario and Luma amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) | Release Date: April 2, 2026
- Rosalina and Lumas amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) | Release Date: April 2, 2026
- Diana amiibo (PRAGMATA) | Release Date: April 24, 2026
- King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: July 2, 2026
- Grace Ashcroft amiibo (Resident Evil Requiem) | Release Date: July 30, 2026
- Leon S. Kennedy amiibo (Resident Evil Requiem) | Release Date: July 30, 2026
- Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
- Noir Dedede & Hydra amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
- Sword Kirby & Dragoon amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
- Mineru’s Construct amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: TBD
Source: Pokémon
