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11Overview22Building Kits are pre-designed blueprints in Pokemon Pokopia that automate the construction of houses, public buildings, power structures, and special facilities. Unlike manual block-by-block building, kits provide complete structures that Pokemon assemble for you once you supply the required materials and workers. Kits range from small one-Pokemon dens to massive legendary bird facilities requiring 15 Pokemon and dozens of materials.44Building kits are organized into several categories: residential kits for housing Pokemon, Pokemon Center rebuilding kits for restoring area services, power and utility structures, commercial and decorative buildings, and the three legendary bird kits found in Palette Town.66How Building Kits Work88Obtain the kit from the PC Shop at a Pokemon Center (limited daily stock that replenishes the next day), from sparkling ripples in the environment, or from Poke Balls found in the world. Legendary bird kits are found as collectible items in Palette Town.Place the kit at the desired location. A Construction Area is designated around the placement site.Supply materials by interacting with the supply box at the Construction Area. The required materials are listed on screen.Assign Pokemon with the required specialties. Most kits need at least one Pokemon with the Build specialty. Some also require Bulldoze, Burn, Water, Fly, or other specialties.Start construction by pressing the build button. Assigned Pokemon work on the project and cannot be used for other tasks during the build period.Wait for completion. Small structures like Dens finish in about 15 minutes. Larger buildings, including Pokemon Centers, complete at 5:00 AM the next in-game day.1010The Engineer specialty (exclusive to Tinkmaster) reduces construction time for Building Kit projects. Having Tinkmaster participate in a build can significantly speed up larger projects.1313Upgrading and Restrictions1515You can upgrade a kit-built house by placing another Building Kit over it. The new structure replaces the old one while preserving all furniture inside.You cannot downsize a house. A Cottage cannot be replaced with a Hut.If a Pokemon is currently living inside, ask it to follow you first before placing the upgrade kit.Building Kit structures cannot be duplicated on the 3D Printer.1717Residential Kits1919Residential kits come in four sizes and four aesthetic styles, plus several special variants. The four sizes are Den, Hut, Cottage, and House, and the four styles are Leaf, Sand, Stone, and City. This creates 16 core residential kits. Each style is purely cosmetic; the size determines capacity and floor count.2121Size Comparison2323SizePokemon CapacityFloorsNotesDen11Smallest and cheapest. Quick to build (about 15 minutes).Hut11Slightly larger footprint than a Den. Still houses one Pokemon.Cottage21Houses two Pokemon. Good mid-game option.House52Largest kit-built structure. Two floors, houses five Pokemon.2525Core Residential Kits (16 Kits)2626Each of the four styles is available in all four sizes. Materials scale with size.2828KitMaterialsPokemon RequiredLeaf Den3 Sturdy Stick, 3 Leaf1 (Build)Leaf Hut15 Lumber, 15 Leaf2 (Build)Leaf Cottage20 Lumber, 20 Leaf, 20 Stone3 (Build)Leaf House25 Lumber, 25 Leaf, 25 Stone, 25 Vine Rope4 (Build)Sand Den3 Sturdy Stick, 3 Sand1 (Build)Sand Hut15 Lumber, 15 Sand2 (Build)Sand Cottage20 Lumber, 20 Sand, 20 Stone3 (Build)Sand House25 Lumber, 25 Sand, 25 Stone, 25 Vine Rope4 (Build)Stone Den3 Stone, 3 Iron Ore1 (Build)Stone Hut15 Stone, 15 Iron Ore2 (Build)Stone Cottage20 Stone, 20 Iron Ore, 20 Lumber3 (Build)Stone House25 Stone, 25 Iron Ore, 25 Lumber, 25 Brick4 (Build)City Den3 Concrete, 3 Glass1 (Build)City Hut15 Concrete, 15 Glass2 (Build)City Cottage20 Concrete, 20 Glass, 20 Iron Ingot3 (Build)City House25 Concrete, 25 Glass, 25 Iron Ingot, 25 Pokemetal4 (Build)3030Special Residential Kits3131In addition to the 16 core kits, several special residential variants are available.3333KitCapacityNotesPink Hut1Hut-sized, pink exterior. Cosmetic variant.Orange Hut1Hut-sized, orange exterior. Cosmetic variant.Gray Hut1Hut-sized, gray exterior. Cosmetic variant.Yellow Hut1Hut-sized, yellow exterior. Cosmetic variant.Gray Cottage2Cottage-sized, gray exterior. Cosmetic variant.Log Cabin2Cottage-sized rustic cabin with a wood exterior.Poke Ball House2A house shaped like a giant Poke Ball. Requires 10 Concrete, 10 Glass, 10 Pokemetal. 4 Pokemon (Engineer, Generate).3535Pokemon Center Rebuilding Kits3636Each of the four story areas has a ruined Pokemon Center that can be rebuilt. Rebuilding a Pokemon Center unlocks the PC Shop, healing machine, and various services for that area. All four kits require Environment Level 3 in the target area and cost 1,000 Life Coins from the PC Shop. Each requires 8 Pokemon workers.3838KitAreaMaterialsRequired SpecialtiesWasteland Pokemon CenterWithered Wasteland10 Lumber, 20 Stone, 10 Leaf, 10 VineBuild, Bulldoze, ChopBeach Pokemon CenterBleak Beach10 Twine, 30 Brick, 10 Sea Glass, 5 Iron OreBuild, Bulldoze, BurnRidge Pokemon CenterRocky Ridges25 Stone, 25 Iron Ingot, 25 Copper Ingot, 5 Crystal FragmentBuild, BulldozeSkyland Pokemon CenterSparkling Skylands25 Pokemetal Ingot, 25 Concrete, 25 Glass, 25 GoldBuild, Bulldoze4040Onix is hardcoded as one of the eight required workers for the Withered Wasteland Pokemon Center. If you have not rescued Onix during the "Yawn Up a Storm" quest in the Withered Wasteland, you will be stuck at seven out of eight workers.4141Power and Utility Kits4343Power structures supply electricity to lamps, machines, cooking appliances, and other electrical items. They are connected to buildings through Utility Poles. See the Building article for details on the electricity system.4545KitMaterialsPokemon RequiredDescriptionWindmill5 Lumber, 5 Twine2 (Build)Converts wind energy into power. Can be placed anywhere.Waterwheel15 Lumber, 5 Stone2 (Build)Uses flowing water to generate power. Must be placed near water.Furnace15 Iron Ore, 5 Sea Glass Fragment2 (Build)Burns fuel to generate power. Requires a Pokemon with the Burn specialty to operate.Charging Station10 Iron Ingot, 10 Pokemetal2 (Build)Charges Peakychu for its Illuminate specialty. Also powers nearby electric items.4747All four power structures build in about one hour. Connect them to your buildings using Utility Poles (5 poles per craft: 2 Iron Ore, 2 Stone) to distribute electricity across your settlement.4848Commercial and Decorative Kits5050Commercial and decorative kits add functionality or visual flair to your settlement. Commercial buildings like the Poke Mart provide services, while decorative kits are primarily aesthetic.5252KitMaterialsPokemon RequiredDescriptionPoke Mart10 Concrete, 10 Glass, 10 Pokemetal4 (Build, Trade)A shop building. Does not house Pokemon (0 capacity).Stylish CafeVariesVariesA cafe where Pokemon can relax. Decorative building.Small OfficeVariesVariesA small commercial building.Pikachu Fountain10 Brick, 5 Sea Glass Fragment, 5 Iron Ore, 10 Stone3 (Build)A Pikachu-shaped fountain. Decorative landmark.Concert Stage10 Iron Ingot, 5 Glass, 10 Glowing Stone, 5 Pokemetal7 (Build + 2 Hype)A large performance stage for Pokemon events.Moonlight Dance Statue10 Iron Ingot, 10 Copper Ingot, 10 StoneVariesA decorative statue for your settlement.Fountain Plaza20 Lumber, 20 Stone, 20 Copper OreVariesA large fountain plaza landmark.Relaxing ParkVariesVariesA park with an iconic Chansey tree. Decorative outdoor space.5454Legendary Bird Kits5555Three special building kits allow you to construct facilities for the legendary birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Unlike other kits, these are not purchased from the PC Shop. Instead, they are found as collectible items on specific islands in Palette Town. Each requires 15 Pokemon workers and large quantities of materials.5757KitLocation FoundMaterialsRequired SpecialtiesFreezing ChambersEastern island, Palette Town50 Stone, 50 Ice, 10 Crystal Fragment, 10 PokemetalBuild, Water, Search, Crush + 11 anyAbandoned Power PlantSouthern island mountaintop, Palette Town50 Copper Ingot, 50 Iron Ingot, 50 Sea Glass Fragment, 50 Brick, 10 PokemetalBuild, Fly, Crush, Generate + 11 anyAltar of the FlameNorthwestern island, Palette Town50 Copper Ingot, 50 Gold Ingot, 50 Lava Rock, 10 PokemetalBuild, Fly, Burn, Crush + 11 any5959Once a legendary bird facility is fully constructed, the corresponding legendary bird becomes a permanent resident of your island. Completing all three legendary bird facilities unlocks the Tidal Bell recipe, which can be used to summon another legendary Pokemon.6060The legendary bird kits are the most expensive construction projects in the game. Plan your material stockpiles well in advance, especially for Pokemetal, Gold Ingot, and Lava Rock, which are only available in later game areas.6262Block House Variants6464In addition to the standard fixed-structure kits listed above, Pokopia offers Block House variants for Hut and Cottage sizes. Block Houses differ from fixed houses in several important ways:6666FeatureFixed House (Standard Kit)Block HouseCapacityVaries by size (1-5 Pokemon)4 Pokemon each (all sizes)Interior spaceBigger inside than outside; furniture can be placed at half-block precisionInterior matches external dimensions; standard block-grid placementMovableCan be easily moved or demolishedCannot be moved after placementAvailabilityPC Shop (daily stock)Block Hut: PC Shop; Block Cottage: sparkling water ripples (random drop)6868Block Houses are a good choice when you need high capacity early on, since every Block House variant holds 4 Pokemon regardless of size. However, fixed houses offer more interior design flexibility thanks to half-block furniture placement.6969The Engineer Specialty7171The Engineer specialty is exclusive to Tinkmaster and provides a significant construction speed bonus when Tinkmaster participates in a building project. For large projects like Pokemon Center rebuilds and Legendary Bird facilities, including Tinkmaster as one of the assigned workers can cut hours off the construction time. Always prioritize assigning Tinkmaster to your most time-consuming builds.7373Material Farming Guide for Building Kits7575Large building projects require stockpiling materials well in advance. Here is a guide to the most commonly needed materials and the best ways to farm them.7777MaterialUsed InBest Farming MethodLumberAll Leaf/Sand kits, Pokemon Centers, power structuresChop specialty Pokemon process Small Logs. Station Haxorus (Litter: Small Log) near a Chop Pokemon.StoneAll Stone kits, Pokemon Centers, decorative kitsLitter from Blissey, Rampardos, Bastiodon, Tyrantrum, or Aurorus. Also mined from rock deposits.Iron Ore / Iron IngotsStone kits, Pokemon Centers, power structures, many recipesLitter from Glimmet and Glimmora. Also smelted from Nonburnable Garbage via Recycle specialty.Vine RopeLeaf House, Windmill, various furnitureLitter from Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Tangela. Abundant in Withered Wasteland.BricksBeach Pokemon Center, Stone House, Pikachu FountainProcess Squishy Clay using Burn specialty at a Smelting Furnace. Litter from Paldean Wooper and Clodsire.Concrete / GlassAll City kits, Poke Mart, Poke Ball HouseCrafted at a Workbench. Concrete requires Stone + Sand. Glass requires Sea Glass Fragments (from Bleak Beach and Ocean Dream Islands).PokemetalCity House, Legendary Bird kits, Concert Stage, Charging StationPokemetal Fragments from Sky Dream Island (Dragonite Doll). Also crafted from Rare Pokemetal via Porygon2.Gold Ore / Gold IngotsAltar of the Flame, Moonlight Dance StatueMined in Rocky Ridges caves and Volcanic Dream Island (Arcanine Doll). Limited supply; start stockpiling early.7979Recommended Build Order8080For new players, building in the right order helps you unlock key services and house Pokemon efficiently without wasting scarce materials. Here is a suggested progression:8282StageDetailsEarly game (Withered Wasteland)Build Leaf Dens for newly befriended Pokemon. They only cost 3 Sturdy Stick and 3 Leaf, and finish in about 15 minutes. Build a Windmill (5 Lumber, 5 Twine) for your first power source.Mid game (Bleak Beach)Upgrade to Leaf Huts and Cottages as you gather more Lumber and Leaf. Build the Withered Wasteland Pokemon Center once you hit Environment Level 3. Start a Waterwheel near water for additional power.Late game (Rocky Ridges)Transition to Stone-style kits since Iron Ore becomes available from Glimmet. Rebuild the Beach and Ridge Pokemon Centers. Build the Furnace power structure for areas without wind or water.Endgame (Sparkling Skylands + Palette Town)Build City-style houses using Concrete, Glass, and Pokemetal. Tackle the three Legendary Bird kits. Rebuild the final Pokemon Center in Sparkling Skylands.8484Common Mistakes to Avoid8585MistakeDetailsBuilding too large too earlyA Leaf House requires 25 Lumber, 25 Leaf, 25 Stone, and 25 Vine Rope. In the early game, those materials are better spent on multiple Dens and Huts to house more Pokemon faster.Forgetting to rescue OnixThe Withered Wasteland Pokemon Center requires Onix as one of its eight workers. If you skip the "Yawn Up a Storm" quest, you will be stuck at 7/8 workers. Complete this quest before attempting the rebuild.Not assigning TinkmasterIf you have Tinkmaster, always include it in large builds. The Engineer specialty's speed bonus makes a real difference for Pokemon Centers and Legendary Bird kits.Ignoring the daily PC Shop restockBuilding kits sold out today will reappear after 5:00 AM the next in-game day. Check the shop daily for kits you need, especially Block Cottages which only appear from sparkling water ripples otherwise.8787Tips8888The Leaf Den is the cheapest and fastest building kit. Use it early to provide quick shelter for newly befriended Pokemon while you gather materials for larger structures.Keep a stock of Lumber, Stone, and Iron Ore at all times. These three materials are used across most building kit recipes.The PC Shop restocks building kits daily. If a kit you need is sold out, check again after 5:00 AM the next in-game day.Upgrade houses rather than building new ones when possible. Placing a Cottage kit over a Hut preserves all furniture inside.Pokemon Center rebuilding kits require Environment Level 3. Focus on raising your Environment Level by building habitats and increasing Comfort Levels before attempting the rebuild.For legendary bird kits, start stockpiling materials in Rocky Ridges and Sparkling Skylands where advanced materials like Gold Ore and Lava Rock are available.Station multiple Pokemon with the Build specialty near your construction sites. Having more builders assigned speeds up the process.You can skip construction wait times by opening Settings, disabling internet time synchronization, and setting the system clock past 5:00 AM.
