Pokemon Pokopia
Wiki & Guide
The ultimate resource for Pokemon Pokopia — the cozy life-sim building game on Nintendo Switch 2. Explore 303 Pokemon, 212 habitats, 596 recipes, and more.
What is Pokemon Pokopia?
Pokemon Pokopia is a life simulation and building game co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Released on March 5, 2026, it has become the highest-rated Pokemon game on Metacritic with a score of 90.
You play as a Ditto that transforms to imitate a human in a post-apocalyptic Kanto region. After finding its trainer's old Pokedex, Ditto assumes human form and meets Professor Tangrowth, who tasks you with rehabilitating the broken world by building habitats, attracting Pokemon, and restoring the environment.
The game features 303 Pokemon from all 9 generations, a deep building system with block-by-block construction, cooking with 596 recipes, 32 specialties that Pokemon use to help you, and multiplayer through Cloud Islands and Palette Town.
Featured Guides
Deep-dive guides to core mechanics and hidden content
Pokemon Pokopia Beginner's Guide
15 things I wish I knew before starting — a Day 1, Week 1, and long-term roadmap for new players
Pokemon Pokopia Environment Level Guide
How the 5-town Lv. 1–50 system works, what each level unlocks, and the fastest path to max it out
Dream Island Legendary Guide
Use Pokemon Dolls to reach hidden islands and catch Raikou, Entei, Suicune, and Mewtwo
Explore the World
Discover 5 unique areas based on classic Kanto locations, each with distinct Pokemon, resources, and challenges.
Withered Wasteland
Based on Fuchsia City
Your starting area. Meet Professor Tangrowth and begin your journey to restore this desolate land.
Bleak Beach
Based on Vermillion City
A coastal area where you'll work with Meowth to restore electricity and bring life back to the shores.
Rocky Ridges
Based on Pewter City
A rugged mountain area home to Chef Dente and DJ Rotom. Rich in stone and mineral resources.
Sparkling Skylands
Based on Celadon City
The final biome high above the clouds. Dragonite teaches you to Glide, and Tinkmaster rebuilds the skyscraper.
Palette Town
Sandbox Area
A creative sandbox unlocked after the tutorial. Some exclusive Pokemon can only be found here.
Core Mechanics
Pokemon Pokopia combines building, crafting, cooking, and Pokemon care into a unique gameplay experience.
Building
Construct houses, habitats, and structures block by block. Place furniture, decorations, and utilities to create your perfect town.
Habitats
Build customized environments with adjustable brightness, humidity, and temperature to attract specific Pokemon.
Cooking
Gather ingredients and cook 596 recipes with different flavors and effects. Food replenishes your PP energy meter.
Specialties
Each Pokemon has specialties based on their type — Build, Generate, Water, Fly, Paint, and 27 more. Use them to shape the world.
Game Information
| Developer | Game Freak & Koei Tecmo (Omega Force) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokemon Company |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 (Exclusive) |
| Release Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Genre | Life Simulation / Cozy Building |
| Metacritic | 90 — Highest-rated Pokemon game |
| Multiplayer | Cloud Islands, Palette Town, Local Multiplayer, GameShare with Switch 1 |
| Languages | Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
Start Your Pokopia Adventure
Pokemon Pokopia is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Build, cook, explore, and befriend 303 Pokemon in a post-apocalyptic Kanto!