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Overview

Rare Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia are Pokemon that appear less frequently at habitats compared to common species. They include evolved forms of Pokemon and some single-stage basic Pokemon. The Habitat Dex marks rare Pokemon with a rarity indicator, so you can see which habitats contain rare species by hovering over silhouettes.

How to Find Rare Pokemon

Identify target habitats: Open your Habitat Dex and look for habitats that contain rare Pokemon. Silhouettes with rarity indicators show which species are rare or very rare.
Build multiple habitats: Build as many copies of the target habitat as you need. More habitats of the same type increase the chance of attracting the rare Pokemon you want.
Wait for spawns: Rare Pokemon take longer than common Pokemon to appear at habitats. Be patient, as spawn times can vary significantly based on luck.
Check regularly: If you feel like you are not getting any Pokemon spawns despite having several available habitats, there is a good chance your next spawn will be rare.

A white steel-type Pokemon (Steelix or Aron family) in a crystal cave surrounded by glowing cyan crystals and a purple flower

Rarity Classifications

Rarity	Description
Common	Pokemon that appear frequently at habitats
Rare	Moderately uncommon Pokemon; takes longer to appear
Very Rare	Extremely uncommon Pokemon; requires significant patience or multiple habitats

Time Manipulation

If waiting becomes tedious, you can speed up the process by changing the date and time on your Nintendo Switch 2 to force new Pokemon spawns. This is optional and sacrifices immersion, but it can save hours of waiting for particularly elusive rare species.

Rare Pokemon List (Generation I)

Pokedex #	Pokemon	Rarity	Habitat(s)
#002	Ivysaur	Rare	Field of Flowers, Bench With Greenery
#003	Venusaur	Very Rare	Field of Flowers, Garden Terrace
#005	Charmeleon	Rare	Campsite
#008	Wartortle	Rare	Hydrated Tall Grass
#009	Blastoise	Very Rare	Hydrated Tall Grass, Floating in the Shade
#015	Vileplume	Rare	Chansey Resting Area
#016	Bellossom	Rare	Chansey Resting Area
#018	Parasect	Rare	Elevated Flower Bed, Flower Garden
#020	Venomoth	Rare	Illuminated Tall Grass, Illuminated Bench
#022	Weepinbell	Rare	Flowery Table, Irresistible Scent and Glow
#023	Victreebel	Very Rare	Flowery Table, Irresistible Scent and Glow
#025	Slowbro	Very Rare / Rare	Seaside Tall Grass, Bed With a Plush, Fishing Pond
#026	Slowking	Very Rare / Rare	Seaside Tall Grass, Bed With a Plush, Fishing Pond
#028	Magneton	Rare	Trash Can Central, Mini Game Corner
#033	Marowak	Rare	Grave With Flowers

Rare Pokemon List (Event Pokemon)

Pokedex #	Pokemon	Rarity	Habitat(s)
#E-002	Skiploom	Rare	Yellow Carpet, Field-Trip Friends
#E-003	Jumpluff	Very Rare	Yellow Carpet, Dandelion Lunchtime

Rare Pokemon List (Generation III and Later)

Pokedex #	Pokemon	Rarity	Habitat(s)
#044	Pinsir	Rare	Tree-Shaded Tall Grass
#050	Heracross	Rare	Tree-Shaded Tall Grass
#051	Volbeat	Rare	Hydrated Flower Bed
#052	Illumise	Rare	Hydrated Flower Bed
#056	Cacturne	Rare	Tree-Shaded Flower Bed
#059	West Sea Shellos	Rare	Road Sign
#059.1	East Sea Shellos	Rare	Road Sign
#060	West Sea Gastrodon	Rare	Ocean Fishing Spot
#060.1	East Sea Gastrodon	Rare	Ocean Fishing Spot
#064	Excadrill	Rare	Fresh Veggie Field
#066	Gurdurr	Rare	Large Luggage Carrier
#069	Lampent	Rare	Grave Offering, Creepy Grave Offering
#070	Chandelure	Rare	Creepy Grave Offering
#073	Haxorus	Rare	Lumberjack's Workplace, Cozy Log Handicrafts
#082	Golbat	Rare	Tree-Shaded Yellow Tall Grass
#083	Crobat	Rare	Elevated Yellow Tall Grass, Trash Disposal Site
#089	Arcanine	Rare	Mini Museum
#099	Exeggutor	Rare / Very Rare	Tropical Vibes, Shaded Beach
#105	Electivire	Rare	Vending Machine Set
#110	Ariados	Rare	Yellow Tall Grass
#112	Flaaffy	Rare	Night Festival Venue, Knitting Station
#113	Ampharos	Rare	Plain Life
#115	Marill	Rare	Hydrated Yellow Tall Grass, Dock
#116	Azumarill	Rare	Dock
#118	Clodsire	Rare	Marshy Tall Grass, Marsh Fishing Spot
#122	Blaziken	Very Rare	Chirp-Chirp Meal, Furnace Spot
#124	Pelipper	Rare	Elevated Yellow Tall Grass, Windy Flower Bed
#126	Hariyama	Rare	Tree-Shaded Yellow Tall Grass, All Packed Up
#129	Prinplup	Rare	Hydrated Yellow Tall Grass, Waterwheel Spot
#133	Garbodor	Rare	Trash Collection Site
#135	Zoroark	Rare	Breezy Flower Bed, Surprise in Store
#139	Charjabug	Rare	Vending Machine Break Area
#147	Arbok	Rare	Hydrated Graceful Flower Bed
#149	Clefairy	Very Rare	Graceful Flower Bed, Bronze Landmark
#150	Clefable	Rare	Graceful Flower Bed, Bronze Landmark
#158	Machamp	Rare	Grassy Training Field, Clink-Clang Iron Construction
#168	Honchkrow	Rare	Elevated Red Tall Grass, Chirping Recital
#171	Tyranitar	Very Rare	Toil in the Soil, Mossy Rest Spot
#173	Lombre	Rare	Hydrated Red Tall Grass, Hot-Spring Fishing Spot
#174	Ludicolo	Rare	Uplifting Duckweed
#178	Kricketune	Rare	Red Tall Grass, Music and Magazines
#184	Volcarona	Very Rare	Tree-Shaded Graceful Flower Bed, Piping-Hot Lava
#199	Dachsbun	Rare	Graceful Flower Bed, Best Bread Bakery
#249	Servine	Rare	Tree-Shaded Fluffy Flower Bed
#261	Drakloak	Rare	Tree-Shaded Pink Tall Grass, Office Storeroom
#269	Tinkatuff	Rare	Large Luggage Carrier, Sewer-Hole Inspection

Tips

Check the Habitat Dex regularly to see which rare Pokemon you are still missing. Silhouettes and question marks indicate undiscovered species.
Build multiple copies of the same habitat type to increase spawn chances for rare Pokemon from that habitat.
Very Rare Pokemon (like Venusaur, Blastoise, Blaziken, Tyranitar, and Volcarona) may take much longer to appear than Rare Pokemon.
If you are not getting any spawns despite having many habitats, the next spawn is more likely to be a rare one.
Time manipulation by changing the Switch 2 date is an option for players who want to skip waiting periods.

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