More Spores for Hoppip
Pokopia's first limited-time event is live from March 9 to March 24, 2026 (PDT). During this event, you can befriend three Pokémon that are only available during this event window: Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff.
Looking for timed research? Pokopia events work differently from Pokémon GO. Instead of timed research tasks, you progress by collecting cotton spores and building specific habitats. Read on for the full step-by-step guide.
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | More Spores for Hoppip |
| Start | March 9, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT |
| End | March 24, 2026, 12:59 PM PDT |
| Requirement | Must have rebuilt a Pokémon Center in your town |
| Cloud Island | Not available |
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Talk to Hoppip at the Pokémon Center
After the event starts, head to your Pokémon Center (decorated with flowers during the event). You'll find Hoppip nearby. Talk to it, and it will ask you to collect cotton spores.
Step 2: Collect Cotton Spores on Dream Islands
Cotton spores spawn exclusively on Dream Islands during the event. To visit a Dream Island, give any doll to Drifloon. Collect as many spores as you can on each visit.
Step 3: Exchange Spores for Picnic Furniture
Return to the Pokémon Center and trade your cotton spores for picnic-themed furniture items. These are the building blocks for the habitats you'll need in the next step.
Step 4: Build Habitats to Attract Skiploom and Jumpluff
Use the furniture to build specific habitats:
| Habitat | Items Needed | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Field-Trip Friends | Flower Backpack, Lunch Box, Hoppip Water Bottle (2x2) | Skiploom |
| Dandelion Lunchtime | Dandy Flowers, Flower Cushion, Flowery Table Setting, Lunch Box (2x2) | Jumpluff |
| Yellow Carpet | 4x Dandy Flowers (2x2) | Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff |
These three Pokémon species cannot be encountered outside this event window, making participation essential for collectors. Note that Pokémon do not evolve in Pokopia. Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff must each be befriended separately through their own habitats.
Important Notes
- This event is not available on Cloud Islands
- You need approximately 30 minutes of gameplay before the event content becomes accessible (Pokémon Center must be rebuilt)
- The early-purchase bonus Ditto Rug is still available via Mystery Gifts until January 31, 2027