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Highlight Reels - Version 7 vs Version 8
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11Overview22Highlight Reels are special photo opportunities scattered across all five regions of Pokopia. When certain conditions are met, such as placing the right furniture or having the right Pokemon nearby, a photo op notification appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. Each Highlight Reel captures a unique moment showcasing Pokemon interacting with their environment. Collecting all Highlight Reels contributes to your Pokedex Completion Rewards and counts toward 100% completion for each region.3+Highlight Reels are special photo opportunities scattered across all five regions of Pokopia. When certain conditions are met, such as placing the right furniture or having the right Pokemon nearby, a photo op notification appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. Each Highlight Reel captures a unique moment showing Pokemon interacting with their environment. Collecting all Highlight Reels contributes to your Pokedex Completion Rewards and counts toward 100% completion for each region.44Highlight Reels are tracked under the Collection Menu, where you can revisit your captured photos at any time. Several Highlight Reels also award unique Photo Frames that can be used to decorate your photos in Photo Mode.66How Highlight Reels Work88StepDetailsWatch for notificationsWhen a Highlight Reel photo op is available nearby, a popup notification appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. This means the required conditions (Pokemon, furniture, time of day) have been met somewhere in the area.Find the camera iconLook for a small camera symbol on the ground while exploring. These markers appear in scenic areas once the surrounding environment has been sufficiently restored.Enter Photo ModeStand on the camera icon and press the Photo Mode button (the Minus button on your controller, or the camera icon from the menu). The camera will automatically frame the recommended shot, and a yellow rectangle highlights the target area.Take the photoPoint the camera toward the required Pokemon or scene within the yellow rectangle and press the capture button. The photo is saved to your album and the Highlight Reel is marked as complete.Check progressView your collected Highlight Reels from the Collection Menu. You can also see which ones you are still missing.1010Important: There is currently no way to redo Highlight Reel photos once they have been taken. Make sure you are satisfied with your composition and framing before pressing the capture button, since the photo op will not appear again after it has been completed.1212Complete Highlight Reel List1414The following table lists all known Highlight Reels in Pokopia. Each one requires specific Pokemon, furniture, or conditions to trigger. Stand on the camera icon when the requirements are met to capture the photo.1616#NameRequirementsNotes1Toasty Warm by the CampfireAny Pokemon; CampfireOnly appears at nighttime. Reward: Fire Spin photo frame.2A Gust of Wind to Get It SpinningAny Flying-type Pokemon; PinwheelsRequires a Flying-type to interact with the pinwheels.3Punching Past the Sound BarrierHitmonchan; Punching BagSpecifically requires Hitmonchan. Reward: Impact photo frame.4Spacious Slumber PartyAny Pokemon; Large Bed or Wide BenchOnly appears at nighttime.5Fun in the SandAny Pokemon; SandboxReward: Dusty Cloud photo frame.6A Cook's Gotta Eat Too!Any Pokemon; Cooking furnitureTriggers when a Pokemon interacts with cooking-related furniture.7Martial Arts Training MontageFighting-type Pokemon; exercise furnitureRequires a Fighting-type Pokemon using exercise equipment.8Roost and RestAny Flying-type Pokemon; PerchRequires a Flying-type resting on a Perch.9This Is the LifeAny Pokemon; any Hot SpringPlace a Hot Spring and let a Pokemon soak in it.10No, My Horns Are Better!Pinsir and HeracrossBoth Pinsir and Heracross must be present. No furniture needed.11Sweet Dreams with a Mossy PillowSnorlax (Mosslax form)Requires Mosslax. Only available after waking up Mosslax in Bleak Beach.12DJ Droppin' the Beats!Rotom (DJ Rotom form)Requires the DJ Rotom variant. No furniture needed.1818Additional Photo Ops1919Beyond the 12 Highlight Reels tracked under the Collection Menu, several additional photo ops can be triggered throughout Pokopia. These follow the same notification and camera icon system, and some award Photo Frames, but they are categorized separately from the core Highlight Reels.2121NameRequirementsNotesFound Some Delicious... Trash?Trubbish; Small Garbage CanSpecifically requires Trubbish.Nothing Like a Quick Dip!Any Pokemon; Shower or SprinklerReward: Bubbles photo frame.A Head Full of Blooming FlowersSnorlax (Mosslax form)Only appears after waking up Mosslax in Bleak Beach. Reward: BAM! photo frame.2323Photo Frame Rewards2424Default Photo Frames2626You start the game with 12 default photo frames that can be applied to any photo taken in Photo Mode. These frames are available from the beginning and do not require any unlock conditions.2828#Frame Name1Wood2White3Gold4Marble5Tall Grass6Antique7Music Notes8Garden9Hearts10Sparkly Pink11Snowflakes12Cinematic3030Highlight Reel Reward Frames3131Several Highlight Reels and photo ops award unique Photo Frames when captured for the first time. Including the 12 default frames, the Memories frame from story completion, and all Highlight Reel rewards, there are over 20 photo frames to collect. The following table lists every Highlight Reel that grants a frame reward.3333Photo OpPhoto FrameToasty Warm by the CampfireFire SpinPunching Past the Sound BarrierImpactFun in the SandDusty CloudNothing Like a Quick Dip!BubblesA Head Full of Blooming FlowersBAM!Martial Arts Training MontageMysteriousDJ Droppin' the Beats!NeonA Gust of Wind to Get It SpinningBalloon3535Completing the main story also awards the Memories photo frame after the credits roll, though this is not tied to any specific Highlight Reel.3636Tips3838Highlight Reels only appear after you have restored enough of the surrounding area. Focus on building habitats and raising the Environment Level to unlock new photo spots.Some Highlight Reels are only accessible after learning specific Moves like Glide or Jump, which let you reach elevated or hard-to-access vantage points.Pay attention to time-of-day requirements. At least two Highlight Reels (Toasty Warm by the Campfire and Spacious Slumber Party) only trigger at nighttime. If you do not see a photo op, try waiting until the in-game clock switches to night.For Highlight Reels requiring specific Pokemon (such as Hitmonchan, Pinsir, or Heracross), make sure those Pokemon have been placed in a nearby habitat and are actively present in the area before standing on the camera icon.Use the Collection Menu to check which Highlight Reels you have already captured and which ones you still need. This menu also lets you revisit your saved photos.Since Highlight Reel photos cannot be retaken, consider adjusting your camera angle, zoom, and any available filters before pressing the capture button.Highlight Reels count toward 100% completion for each region, alongside Lost Relics, Music CDs, and other collectibles.You start with 12 default frames (Wood, White, Gold, Marble, Tall Grass, Antique, Music Notes, Garden, Hearts, Sparkly Pink, Snowflakes, Cinematic). Additional frames are earned exclusively through Highlight Reel photo ops and story completion.
