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11 Overview

33 Human Records are collectible documents scattered throughout every region in Pokemon Pokopia. They are remnants of the human civilization that evacuated Kanto before the cataclysm, and include newspapers, personal diaries, magazine articles, photos, letters, and notes. Collecting them reveals the backstory of what happened to the human population.

55 Beyond lore, Human Records are the primary way to unlock emotes (gestures the player can perform). Some records also unlock outfits and hairstyles for character customization. Human Records are separate from Ancient Artifacts (which include Lost Relics, Fossils, and Mystery Slates).

7+The free Version 2.0.0 update (August 5, 2026) added two new emotes: Lie Down and Ready, Set, Go!

810 Record Types

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1012 TypeDescriptionExamplesNewspapersPublished news articles from Kanto townsRoad Closure Announcement, Vermilion Ranks No. 1, Celadon Department Store ReopensDiary EntriesPersonal journals from named charactersKenan's Diary, Professor's Diary series, Sailor Dylan's Diary, Hacker's ConfessionsMagazinesLifestyle and Pokemon magazine articles, plus multi-part journal seriesUnmasking the True Misty!, Gym Leader Monthly, Team R Grunt's Journal, Poke Life Dev DiaryPhotosPhotographs from before the evacuationPhoto #1 through Photo #18, found across all areas and Dream IslandsNotesInformal memos, journal fragments, and practical notesImproving Your Quality of Life, Someone's Journal series, Shopping ListLettersPersonal correspondence between Kanto's former residentsDear Elena, To Harry, Hi Dad!, I Wanna Go Swimming!PapersFormal documents, research reports, and official proposalsShellos Report, Project Cancellation Proposal, Daily Porygon2 Notes

1113 Complete Record List

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1315 The following tables list every Human Record in the game, organized by type. Records are found across all five story areas (Withered Wasteland, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, and Sparkling Skylands) plus Dream Islands. Some records unlock emotes, outfits, or hairstyles when collected.

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1517 Newspapers

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1719 There are 9 Newspaper records. These are published news articles from Kanto towns and cities, covering events from before the evacuation.

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1921 Record NameAreaLocationRewardRoad Closure AnnouncementWithered WastelandWest side of the area, beside the broken pathNoneThe Legendary Ninja FamilyWithered WastelandRuined house east of the Pokemon Center, near the bedNinja OutfitRecycling Slogan Contest (Youth)Bleak BeachEast of the Pokemon CenterNoneVermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year!Bleak BeachNext to the swamp waterfall east of the Pokemon CenterNoneArtificial Hot Spring Now Open!Rocky RidgesSmall cave west of the Pokemon CenterNoneCeladon Department Store Reopens!Sparkling SkylandsEast of the Pokemon CenterPsychic Master OutfitBig Bargain Sale!Sparkling SkylandsHidden cave at the back of the easternmost islandNoneSabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen!Sparkling SkylandsNortheastern building on the island where Gardevoir is foundNoneThis Week's Must-See HighlightsSparkling SkylandsNear the pond east of where Poliwrath is foundNoneWeather Report (December 4)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNoneMarch Issue PreviewDream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNoneTV Schedule: April 12 (Tuesday)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

2022 Diary Entries

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2224 There are 16 Diary Entry records. These are personal journals from named characters, including multi-part series that reveal extended story arcs.

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2426 Record NameAreaLocationRewardKenan's DiaryWithered WastelandSmall nook above where you find SquirtleNoneSailor Dylan's DiaryBleak BeachSSN boiler room (requires Surf)NoneKatie's JournalRocky RidgesHouse north of the Withered Wastelands gateNoneChef's DiaryRocky RidgesSecond floor of the kitchen south of the Pokemon CenterNoneProfessor's Diary #1Withered WastelandNext to benches near where you find the Dowsing MachineNoneProfessor's Diary #2Withered WastelandGym west of the Pokemon CenterNoneProfessor's Diary #3Bleak BeachUnderground area in the northeast cornerNoneProfessor's Diary #4Rocky RidgesFood stall on the west side of the museum in the minesNoneProfessor's Diary #5Sparkling SkylandsEastern edge of the main islandNoneProfessor's Diary #6Sparkling SkylandsSmall ledge northeast of the Pokemon CenterNoneHacker's Confessions #1Bleak BeachTop of the mountain southeast of the Pokemon CenterNoneHacker's Confessions #2Bleak BeachBehind orange blocks at the back of the valleyNoneHacker's Confessions #3Bleak BeachNear the lighthouse areaNoneHacker's Confessions #4Withered WastelandInside a ruined structureNoneHacker's Confessions #5Rocky RidgesInside the mines (requires upgraded Cut)NoneHacker's Confessions #6Sparkling SkylandsSmall office near the gate on the island where Gardevoir is locatedNone

2527 Magazines

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2729 Magazines are the largest category of Human Records. They include lifestyle publications, Pokemon-themed periodicals, Team R Grunt's Journal entries, and Poke Life Dev Diary entries. Many magazines unlock outfits, hairstyles, or emotes.

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2931 Record NameAreaLocationRewardMessage from the Poke MartWithered WastelandRuined house north of the Pokemon CenterNoneA Surprise in the GardenWithered WastelandHigh up in the ruined town east of the Pokemon CenterPoint Here EmoteSelection of Pokemon GreetingsWithered WastelandNext to benches behind the Pokemon CenterGreetings! EmoteThis Year's Top Trend!Withered WastelandAbove where you find DrilburParted HairstyleUnmasking the True Misty!Withered WastelandBehind orange blocks in the cave where Onix is foundMermaid HairstyleInterview for the Ages!Bleak BeachBase of the lighthouseNoneRecruiting New Members!Bleak BeachRoom on a small island southwest of the Pokemon CenterNoneUnmasking the True Lt. Surge!Bleak BeachNext to the furnace south of the Pokemon CenterRanger OutfitContest Winner!Bleak BeachHouse atop the cliff east of the Pokemon CenterNoneSolo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!Bleak BeachNorthern edge near the Pokemon CenterGoodbye! EmoteEnjoy an Extravagant VoyageBleak BeachSSN ship's bridgeSailor OutfitSeize the Week (Vol. 8)Rocky RidgesNear the gate north of the Withered Wastelands gateSmile EmoteOphthalmology Journal (Spring)Rocky RidgesEastern side of the minesSuper Nerd OutfitComfy Living (Vol. 866)Rocky RidgesMusic room in the museum north of the Pokemon CenterNoneBug Love (September Issue)Rocky RidgesAdjacent to the blue crystal in the western minesNoneGym Leader Monthly (July Issue)Rocky RidgesBehind breakable blocks in front of the museumRock-Solid OutfitMessage from the Game CornerSparkling SkylandsSmall hole on the west side of the northwest islandTeam Rocket OutfitBlack Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)Sparkling SkylandsSmall dojo near PoliwrathBlack Belt OutfitCareer Monthly (Vol. 111)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPokemon Center OutfitMusic & Living (September Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsClap EmoteComfy Living (Vol. 2)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNonePokeQuiz! Question 34Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsThinking EmoteDELUXE Alola! (February Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsLong Bangs HairstyleAlola! (May Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsSightseer OutfitAlola! (January Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsFluffy HairstylePocket World Weekly #38Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsRoughneck OutfitGym Leader Monthly (June Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsCurly HairstyleBird Pokemon Monthly (Anniv. Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsBird Keeper OutfitPoke TV (July Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsProfessor OutfitAngler Monthly (Special Edition)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsLocs HairstyleNew Bark Bulletin (February)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsSideswept HairstyleSaffron City Press ReleaseDream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsSimple HairstylePokeWeek (Issue 122)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsRed OutfitGym Leader Monthly (March Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsCool OutfitIsland Monthly (May Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsFresh OutfitPocket World Weekly #18Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsRascal OutfitPokemon Breeder Monthly #37Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsCozy OutfitInformation WantedDream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsChic OutfitArcheology Magazine #12Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsSport OutfitComfy Living (Vol. 36)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

3032 Team R Grunt's Journal

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3234 The Team R Grunt's Journal is an eight-part magazine series that reveals Team Rocket's involvement in the events leading up to the evacuation. These entries are spread across all five areas.

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3436 Record NameAreaLocationRewardTeam R Grunt's Journal #1Withered WastelandRuined house on the western edge of the mapNoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #2Bleak BeachBeach near Smearguru's area (southeast)NoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #3Bleak BeachGenerator in the northeast areaNoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #4Rocky RidgesAbove the kitchen south of the Pokemon CenterNoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #5Rocky RidgesNear the mine entrance areaNoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #6Sparkling SkylandsOffice stairwell in the center of the mapNoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #7Sparkling SkylandsBelow the central tower on the large island (requires Dragonite)NoneTeam R Grunt's Journal #8Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

3537 Poke Life Dev Diary

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3739 The Poke Life Dev Diary is a five-part magazine series found across multiple areas. These records document the development of a mysterious project that ties into the game's lore.

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3941 Record NameAreaLocationRewardPoke Life Dev Diary #1Withered WastelandSmall cave at the western edge of the mapNonePoke Life Dev Diary #2Rocky RidgesBehind brown blocks west of the Pokemon CenterNonePoke Life Dev Diary #3Bleak BeachWestern SSN deck areaNonePoke Life Dev Diary #4Rocky RidgesGarden area southwest of the Pokemon CenterNonePoke Life Dev Diary #5Sparkling SkylandsOffice basement in the center of the mapNone

4042 Notes

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4244 There are 11 Note records. These are informal memos, journal fragments, and practical notes left behind by former residents.

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4446 Record NameAreaLocationRewardImproving Your Quality of LifeWithered WastelandNext to a workbench near where you find DrilburNoneGrunt's Journal (Brainstorming)Withered WastelandNear the western edge of the areaNoneSomeone's Journal #1Withered WastelandInside the Pokemon CenterNoneHow to Open a ShopBleak BeachRuined town northeast of the Pokemon CenterNoneSomeone's Journal #2Bleak BeachInside the Pokemon CenterNoneTomorrow's MealsRocky RidgesSecond floor of the kitchenNoneSomeone's Journal #3Rocky RidgesInside the Pokemon CenterNoneObservation NotesSparkling SkylandsNext to the gate on the northeast islandNoneSomeone's Journal #4Sparkling SkylandsInside the Pokemon CenterNoneShopping ListDream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNoneSchedule Management NotesDream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

4547 Letters

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4749 There are 12 Letter records. These are personal correspondence between Kanto's former residents, offering glimpses into their daily lives and relationships before the evacuation.

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4951 Record NameAreaLocationRewardDear ElenaWithered WastelandClifftop viewing areaNoneTo My Fishing Fanatic Big BroWithered WastelandBehind a wall that requires CutNoneTo My Fishing Fanatic Little BroBleak BeachRuined docks areaNonePost from July 30, 6:00 p.m.Bleak BeachSmall house in the hidden valleyNoneYou've Been Selected!Rocky RidgesFirst floor of the kitchenNoneTo HarryRocky RidgesWestern mines entranceNoneHeya, Kaz!Rocky RidgesSmall hole inside the western minesNoneDear DouglasSparkling SkylandsOpposite Gardevoir's spawn pointNoneI Wanna Go Swimming!Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNoneR&D Deep Dive (February Issue)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNoneI Need Your Advice..Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNoneHi, Dad!Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

5052 Papers

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5254 There are 4 Paper records. These are formal documents, research reports, and official proposals.

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5456 Record NameAreaLocationRewardShellos ReportWithered WastelandCliff west of the Pokemon CenterNoneProject Cancellation ProposalRocky RidgesInside volcanic ash near the eastern mine entranceNoneDaily Porygon2 NotesSparkling SkylandsSmall room near Gardevoir's spawn pointNoneNew Plan Proposal (Name TBD)Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

5557 Photos

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5759 There are 8 numbered Photo records spread across all areas. These photographs depict scenes from before the evacuation.

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5961 Record NameAreaLocationRewardPhoto #1Withered WastelandSmall sub-cave west of the Pokemon CenterNonePhoto #2Withered WastelandAbove the ruined town east of the Pokemon CenterNonePhoto #3Bleak BeachIn front of the gate north of the Pokemon CenterNonePhoto #4Rocky RidgesBehind the gate in the volcanic lake south of the museum (requires upgraded Cut)NonePhoto #5Rocky RidgesRoom covered with debris on the eastern side of the museum's first floorNonePhoto #6Sparkling SkylandsSmall room in the northeast corner of the island northwest of the Pokemon CenterNonePhoto #7Sparkling SkylandsSmall tower east of the Pokemon CenterNonePhoto #8Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsNone

6062 Peculiar Patterns

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6264 In addition to the standard Human Records, there are 9 Peculiar Pattern collectibles found exclusively on Dream Islands. These are special patterns that can be brought to Smearguru for pattern rewards used in customization.

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6466 Record NameAreaLocationRewardPeculiar Pattern #1Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #2Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #3Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #4Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #5Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #6Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #7Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #8Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)Peculiar Pattern #9Dream IslandsFound on Dream IslandsPattern reward (via Smearguru)

6567 Where to Find Records

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6769 Human Records are found in all five areas plus Dream Islands. They are typically located near man-made structures and landmarks:

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6971 Near the Pokemon Center and ruined housesAlong cliffs, paths, and overlooksBeside benches, beds, and workbenchesBehind breakable walls (requires Cut, Rock Smash, or Surf)Inside caves and hidden alcovesOn Dream Islands (some records are Dream Island exclusives)

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7173 Some records are locked behind ability gates. For example, Sailor Dylan's Diary in Bleak Beach requires the Surf ability to reach, and certain Rocky Ridges records require powered-up Rock Smash. Photo #4 at Rocky Ridges requires upgraded Cut. Team R Grunt's Journal #7 in Sparkling Skylands requires Dragonite to access the area below the central tower.

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7375 Records by Area

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7577 AreaRecord Types FoundWithered WastelandKenan's Diary, Professor's Diary #1-2, Hacker's Confessions #4, newspapers, magazines, photos, notes, letters, papersBleak BeachSailor Dylan's Diary, Hacker's Confessions #1-3, Professor's Diary #3, newspapers, magazines, photos, notes, lettersRocky RidgesKatie's Journal, Chef's Diary, Hacker's Confessions #5, Professor's Diary #4, newspapers, magazines, photos, notes, letters, papersSparkling SkylandsProfessor's Diary #5-6, Hacker's Confessions #6, newspapers, magazines, notes, letters, papers, photosDream IslandsExclusive notes, letters, newspapers, photos, magazines, and all 9 Peculiar Patterns

7678 Record Counts Summary

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7880 The following table summarizes the total number of Human Records by type.

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8082 TypeCountNewspapers12Diary Entries16Magazines (general)40Team R Grunt's Journal8Poke Life Dev Diary5Notes11Letters12Papers4Photos8Peculiar Patterns9Total125

8183 Emotes

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8385 Emotes are gestures and expressions the player can perform. They are unlocked through two methods: collecting specific Human Records and talking to Pokemon with speech bubbles.

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8688 How to Use Emotes

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8890 ActionControlOpen emote wheelPress Down on D-padSelect emoteLeft Joystick to scroll, A to confirmAdd emote to wheelPress XRemove emote from wheelPress YSwitch between wheelsL and R buttonsUse in Photo ModeLeft/Right D-pad (requires tripod)

8991 Players can customize up to three emote wheels, each holding multiple emotes. Switch between wheels using L and R. This lets players organize emotes by situation (greetings, reactions, poses).

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9193 Emotes From Human Records

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9395 EmoteSource RecordLocationGreetings!Selection of Pokemon GreetingsWithered Wasteland, behind the Pokemon Center near benchesPoint HereA Surprise in the GardenWithered Wasteland, ruined town east of the Pokemon Center (requires breaking a wall)Goodbye!Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!Bleak Beach, northern edge near the Pokemon CenterSmileSeize the Week (Vol. 8)Rocky Ridges, near the gate north of the Withered Wastelands gateThinkingPokeQuiz! Question 34Dream IslandsClapMusic & Living (September Issue)Dream Islands

9496 Emotes From Pokemon

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9698 Additional emotes are unlocked by talking to Pokemon that have speech bubbles above their heads:

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98100 Angry (from Pokemon interaction)Proud (from Pokemon interaction)Despair (from Pokemon interaction)

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100102 Default Emotes

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102104 The following emotes are available from the start of the game: Celebrate, Cry, Shocked, Beckon, Bow, Sleepy.

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104106 Outfits and Hairstyles

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107109 Some Human Records unlock outfits and hairstyles for Ditto's human form. These cosmetics reference characters from Pokemon lore. For example, the Ninja Outfit is based on Koga's outfit from Fuchsia City Gym. Outfits can be changed at a standing mirror (purchasable from the PC Shop and placeable anywhere).

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109111 The complete list of outfit and hairstyle rewards is as follows:

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111113 RewardTypeSource RecordAreaNinja OutfitOutfitThe Legendary Ninja FamilyWithered WastelandParted HairstyleHairstyleThis Year's Top Trend!Withered WastelandMermaid HairstyleHairstyleUnmasking the True Misty!Withered WastelandRanger OutfitOutfitUnmasking the True Lt. Surge!Bleak BeachSailor OutfitOutfitEnjoy an Extravagant VoyageBleak BeachSuper Nerd OutfitOutfitOphthalmology Journal (Spring)Rocky RidgesRock-Solid OutfitOutfitGym Leader Monthly (July Issue)Rocky RidgesSmile EmoteEmoteSeize the Week (Vol. 8)Rocky RidgesPsychic Master OutfitOutfitCeladon Department Store Reopens!Sparkling SkylandsTeam Rocket OutfitOutfitMessage from the Game CornerSparkling SkylandsBlack Belt OutfitOutfitBlack Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)Sparkling SkylandsPokemon Center OutfitOutfitCareer Monthly (Vol. 111)Dream IslandsSightseer OutfitOutfitAlola! (May Issue)Dream IslandsRoughneck OutfitOutfitPocket World Weekly #38Dream IslandsBird Keeper OutfitOutfitBird Pokemon Monthly (Anniv. Issue)Dream IslandsProfessor OutfitOutfitPoke TV (July Issue)Dream IslandsRed OutfitOutfitPokeWeek (Issue 122)Dream IslandsCool OutfitOutfitGym Leader Monthly (March Issue)Dream IslandsFresh OutfitOutfitIsland Monthly (May Issue)Dream IslandsRascal OutfitOutfitPocket World Weekly #18Dream IslandsCozy OutfitOutfitPokemon Breeder Monthly #37Dream IslandsChic OutfitOutfitInformation WantedDream IslandsSport OutfitOutfitArcheology Magazine #12Dream IslandsLong Bangs HairstyleHairstyleDELUXE Alola! (February Issue)Dream IslandsFluffy HairstyleHairstyleAlola! (January Issue)Dream IslandsCurly HairstyleHairstyleGym Leader Monthly (June Issue)Dream IslandsLocs HairstyleHairstyleAngler Monthly (Special Edition)Dream IslandsSideswept HairstyleHairstyleNew Bark Bulletin (February)Dream IslandsSimple HairstyleHairstyleSaffron City Press ReleaseDream Islands

112114 Lore Significance

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114116 The Human Records collectively tell the story of what happened to Kanto's human population before the events of Pokopia. Key story threads include:

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116118 Professor's Diary: Chronicles the research leading up to the cataclysm and evacuation. The six entries are scattered across Withered Wasteland, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, and Sparkling Skylands.Team R Grunt's Journal: Reveals Team Rocket's involvement and their perspective on the events. The eight entries trace a single grunt's experiences.Hacker's Confessions: Reveal technical details about what went wrong with critical systems. The six entries describe attempts to hack into and understand the infrastructure failures.Newspapers: Document daily life in Kanto's cities before the evacuation. This shows how the public was informed (or kept in the dark) about the impending crisis.Poke Life Dev Diary: Documents the development of a mysterious project. The five entries hint at connections to the Pokemon Conservation Project.Someone's Journal: A four-part series spanning all story areas. Each entry is found inside the local Pokemon Center, providing a ground-level perspective on the evacuation.

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118120 Update Notes

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120122 Version 1.1.0 (June 9, 2026) fixed an issue where learning an emote could cause a Pokemon to fall.

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122124 Tips

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124126 Explore thoroughly near man-made structures. Records are often hidden beside benches, beds, and ruined buildings.Return to areas after learning new abilities. Some records are behind walls requiring Cut, Rock Smash, or Surf to access.Check Dream Islands for exclusive records not found in story areas. Many cosmetic-rewarding magazines are Dream Island exclusives.Talk to every Pokemon with a speech bubble. Some emotes are only unlocked through Pokemon conversations.Use Photo Mode with a tripod to take expressive screenshots using your unlocked emotes.The Someone's Journal entries (#1 through #4) are always found inside the Pokemon Center of each story area, making them some of the easiest records to collect.Records glow with a faint sparkle in the overworld. If you spot a glint near a ruined structure, investigate it.

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