Overview
Photo frames are decorative accents that can be added when taking photos using the camera in Pokemon Pokopia. The game includes a generous selection of default frames available from the start, along with additional frames that must be unlocked through gameplay milestones and completing Highlight Reels. This guide covers every known photo frame and how to obtain it.
How to Unlock Photo Frames
Highlight Reel Photo Ops
At certain points during your playthrough, specific conditions will align and a photo op notification will appear on screen. These are called Highlight Reels, and they prompt you to snap images of certain Pokemon performing specific actions. Completing a Highlight Reel by taking the required photo may reward a special photo frame. Keep an eye out for these notifications while exploring, as they can appear in any area once the right conditions are met.
Complete the Main Story
The Memories Frame is automatically awarded after completing the main story and watching the credits roll. You will need to complete all of the important requests that advance the main storyline in order to reach the credits sequence.
Default Photo Frames
The following frames are available from the very beginning of the game without any unlock requirements:
Frame | Visual Style |
|---|---|
Wood Frame | Natural wooden border |
White Frame | Clean white border |
Gold Frame | Ornate golden border |
Marble Frame | Stone marble texture border |
Tall Grass Frame | Grass and foliage border |
Antique Frame | Vintage decorative border |
Music Notes Frame | Musical notes scattered around the border |
Garden Frame | Floral garden-themed border |
Hearts Frame | Heart shapes decorating the border |
Sparkly Pink Frame | Sparkling pink-toned border |
Snowflakes Frame | Snowflake pattern border |
Cinematic Frame | Widescreen letterbox-style border |
Highlight Reel Reward Frames
These frames are unlocked by completing specific Highlight Reel photo ops during gameplay. Each one has a unique visual effect:
Frame | Visual Style |
|---|---|
Fire Spin Frame | Swirling flames around the border |
Impact Frame | Dynamic impact/explosion effect border |
Mysterious Frame | Dark and ethereal-themed border |
Bubbles Frame | Floating bubbles across the border |
Dusty Cloud Frame | Dust and cloud particles around the border |
Neon Frame | Bright neon glow border |
BAM! Frame | Comic book action-style border |
Balloon Frame | Festive balloon decorations on the border |
Story Completion Frame
Frame | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
Memories Frame | Complete the main story and watch the credits |
Tips
Highlight Reel photo ops appear as on-screen notifications. If you miss one, the same conditions may trigger it again later, so do not worry about permanently missing a frame.
You can preview and switch between unlocked frames at any time while in photo mode before snapping a picture.
Some Highlight Reels involve Pokemon performing their specialties, so having diverse Pokemon with different specialties across your areas increases the chances of triggering photo ops.
The Memories Frame makes for a nice commemorative screenshot once you have rebuilt Pokopia to completion.