How to Recruit Every Legendary, Mythical & Event Pokémon in Pokopia
The 21 Pokémon in Pokémon Pokopia that never spawn in regular habitats — Legendary, Mythical and limited-time event Pokémon — with their recruit conditions in one place. Open a card to see step-by-step instructions, habitat materials and favorite things on the Pokémon's page.
How do you recruit Legendary Pokémon?
Three routes: complete a building kit, ring a bell, or meet them on Dream Islands. Check each card for the condition, then open the Pokémon's page for step-by-step instructions.
ArticunoMain Dex
Appears in Palette Town once you complete its dedicated building kit, the Freezing Chambers
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ZapdosMain Dex
Appears in Palette Town once you complete its dedicated building kit, the Abandoned Power Plant
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MoltresMain Dex
Appears in Palette Town once you complete its dedicated building kit, the Altar of the Flame
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LugiaMain Dex
Befriend Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, craft the Tidal Bell, then ring it when Lugia flies overhead
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Ho-OhMain Dex
Befriend Raikou, Entei and Suicune, craft the Clear Bell, then ring it when Ho-Oh flies overhead
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RaikouMain Dex
Chance encounter on Dream Islands — a Pikachu Doll raises the odds
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EnteiMain Dex
Chance encounter on Dream Islands — a Arcanine Doll raises the odds
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SuicuneMain Dex
Chance encounter on Dream Islands — a Eevee Doll raises the odds
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MewtwoMain Dex
Chance encounter on Dream Islands — a Dragonite Doll raises the odds
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KyogreMain Dex
First met in the Withered Wastelands main story; afterwards it returns whenever you sense a large presence from the ocean
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How do you recruit Mythical Pokémon?
Mew and Volcanion are in the base game; Phione and Manaphy require Expansion Pass Part 1, Bubbly Basin (DLC).
VolcanionMain Dex
After finishing Rocky Ridges, hold a second party there (mood 100) and fire the cannon with fireworks
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MewMain Dex
Collect 27 Mysterious Slates from shiny patches of ground and assemble the Mew picture at the Withered Wastelands ruins
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PhioneBasin Dex (DLC)DLC
Bubbly Basin (DLC): chance encounter on Dream Islands — a Starmie Doll raises the odds
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ManaphyBasin Dex (DLC)DLC
Bubbly Basin (DLC): raise the environment level to 3, then complete the Ocean Temple kit from Popplio
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When and how do you recruit event-exclusive Pokémon?
During a limited-time event, collect the event item on Dream Islands and build the dedicated habitat to make them appear. Befriended Pokémon stay in your town after the event ends.
HoppipEvent Dex
“More Spores for Hoppip” event only (Mar 10 – 25, 2026) — collect Spores for the event habitat
Event “More Spores for Hoppip” · Mar 10 – 25, 2026 · collect Spores
Habitat “Yellow carpet”
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SkiploomEvent Dex
“More Spores for Hoppip” event only (Mar 10 – 25, 2026) — collect Spores for the event habitat
Event “More Spores for Hoppip” · Mar 10 – 25, 2026 · collect Spores
Habitat “Yellow carpet” / “Field-trip friends”
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JumpluffEvent Dex
“More Spores for Hoppip” event only (Mar 10 – 25, 2026) — collect Spores for the event habitat
Event “More Spores for Hoppip” · Mar 10 – 25, 2026 · collect Spores
Habitat “Yellow carpet” / “Dandelion lunchtime”
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SableyeEvent Dex
“Sableye's Gem Hunt” event only (Apr 29 – May 14, 2026) — collect Red Crystal Fragments for the event habitat
Event “Sableye's Gem Hunt” · Apr 29 – May 14, 2026 · collect Red Crystal Fragments
Habitat “Treasure-hunting set”
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JirachiEvent Dex
“Wish Upon a Jirachi” event only (Jun 23 – Jul 8, 2026) — collect Wish Notes for the event habitat
Event “Wish Upon a Jirachi” · Jun 23 – Jul 8, 2026 · collect Wish Notes
Habitat “Surrounded by stars”
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FeebasEvent Dex
“Fetching Scales for Feebas” event only (Aug 13 – 28, 2026) — collect Prism Scales for the event habitat
Event “Fetching Scales for Feebas” · Aug 13 – 28, 2026 · collect Prism Scales
Habitat “Exciting beach”
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MiloticEvent Dex
“Fetching Scales for Feebas” event only (Aug 13 – 28, 2026) — collect Prism Scales for the event habitat
Event “Fetching Scales for Feebas” · Aug 13 – 28, 2026 · collect Prism Scales
Habitat “Marine leisure activities”
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Pokopia Pokémon recruit events so far
Based on official Nintendo / The Pokémon Company announcements. End dates include the early-morning cutoff on that day.
| Event | Period | Item to collect | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Spores for Hoppip | Mar 10 – 25, 2026 | Spores | HoppipSkiploomJumpluff |
| Sableye's Gem Hunt | Apr 29 – May 14, 2026 | Red Crystal Fragments | Sableye |
| Wish Upon a Jirachi | Jun 23 – Jul 8, 2026 | Wish Notes | Jirachi |
| Fetching Scales for Feebas | Aug 13 – 28, 2026 | Prism Scales | FeebasMilotic |
Check the official announcements for reruns outside the event period.
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