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Human Records and Emotes
March 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Accuracy update (2026-03-21)
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.
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).
Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Newspapers | Published news articles from Kanto towns | Road Closure Announcement, Vermilion Ranks No. 1, Celadon Department Store Reopens |
Diary Entries | Personal journals from named characters | Kenan's Diary, Professor's Diary series, Sailor Dylan's Diary, Hacker's Confessions |
Magazines | Lifestyle and Pokemon magazine articles, plus multi-part journal series | Unmasking the True Misty!, Gym Leader Monthly, Team R Grunt's Journal, Poke Life Dev Diary |
Photos | Photographs from before the evacuation | Photo #1 through Photo #18, found across all areas and Dream Islands |
Notes | Informal memos, journal fragments, and practical notes | Improving Your Quality of Life, Someone's Journal series, Shopping List |
Letters | Personal correspondence between Kanto's former residents | Dear Elena, To Harry, Hi Dad!, I Wanna Go Swimming! |
Papers | Formal documents, research reports, and official proposals | Shellos Report, Project Cancellation Proposal, Daily Porygon2 Notes |
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.
There are 9 Newspaper records. These are published news articles from Kanto towns and cities, covering events from before the evacuation.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Road Closure Announcement | Withered Wasteland | West side of the area, beside the broken path | None |
The Legendary Ninja Family | Withered Wasteland | Ruined house east of the Pokemon Center, near the bed | Ninja Outfit |
Recycling Slogan Contest (Youth) | Bleak Beach | East of the Pokemon Center | None |
Vermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year! | Bleak Beach | Next to the swamp waterfall east of the Pokemon Center | None |
Artificial Hot Spring Now Open! | Rocky Ridges | Small cave west of the Pokemon Center | None |
Celadon Department Store Reopens! | Sparkling Skylands | East of the Pokemon Center | Psychic Master Outfit |
Big Bargain Sale! | Sparkling Skylands | Hidden cave at the back of the easternmost island | None |
Sabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen! | Sparkling Skylands | Northeastern building on the island where Gardevoir is found | None |
This Week's Must-See Highlights | Sparkling Skylands | Near the pond east of where Poliwrath is found | None |
Weather Report (December 4) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
March Issue Preview | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
TV Schedule: April 12 (Tuesday) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
There are 16 Diary Entry records. These are personal journals from named characters, including multi-part series that reveal extended story arcs.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenan's Diary | Withered Wasteland | Small nook above where you find Squirtle | None |
Sailor Dylan's Diary | Bleak Beach | SSN boiler room (requires Surf) | None |
Katie's Journal | Rocky Ridges | House north of the Withered Wastelands gate | None |
Chef's Diary | Rocky Ridges | Second floor of the kitchen south of the Pokemon Center | None |
Professor's Diary #1 | Withered Wasteland | Next to benches near where you find the Dowsing Machine | None |
Professor's Diary #2 | Withered Wasteland | Gym west of the Pokemon Center | None |
Professor's Diary #3 | Bleak Beach | Underground area in the northeast corner | None |
Professor's Diary #4 | Rocky Ridges | Food stall on the west side of the museum in the mines | None |
Professor's Diary #5 | Sparkling Skylands | Eastern edge of the main island | None |
Professor's Diary #6 | Sparkling Skylands | Small ledge northeast of the Pokemon Center | None |
Hacker's Confessions #1 | Bleak Beach | Top of the mountain southeast of the Pokemon Center | None |
Hacker's Confessions #2 | Bleak Beach | Behind orange blocks at the back of the valley | None |
Hacker's Confessions #3 | Bleak Beach | Near the lighthouse area | None |
Hacker's Confessions #4 | Withered Wasteland | Inside a ruined structure | None |
Hacker's Confessions #5 | Rocky Ridges | Inside the mines (requires upgraded Cut) | None |
Hacker's Confessions #6 | Sparkling Skylands | Small office near the gate on the island where Gardevoir is located | None |
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.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Message from the Poke Mart | Withered Wasteland | Ruined house north of the Pokemon Center | None |
A Surprise in the Garden | Withered Wasteland | High up in the ruined town east of the Pokemon Center | Point Here Emote |
Selection of Pokemon Greetings | Withered Wasteland | Next to benches behind the Pokemon Center | Greetings! Emote |
This Year's Top Trend! | Withered Wasteland | Above where you find Drilbur | Parted Hairstyle |
Unmasking the True Misty! | Withered Wasteland | Behind orange blocks in the cave where Onix is found | Mermaid Hairstyle |
Interview for the Ages! | Bleak Beach | Base of the lighthouse | None |
Recruiting New Members! | Bleak Beach | Room on a small island southwest of the Pokemon Center | None |
Unmasking the True Lt. Surge! | Bleak Beach | Next to the furnace south of the Pokemon Center | Ranger Outfit |
Contest Winner! | Bleak Beach | House atop the cliff east of the Pokemon Center | None |
Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware! | Bleak Beach | Northern edge near the Pokemon Center | Goodbye! Emote |
Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage | Bleak Beach | SSN ship's bridge | Sailor Outfit |
Seize the Week (Vol. 8) | Rocky Ridges | Near the gate north of the Withered Wastelands gate | Smile Emote |
Ophthalmology Journal (Spring) | Rocky Ridges | Eastern side of the mines | Super Nerd Outfit |
Comfy Living (Vol. 866) | Rocky Ridges | Music room in the museum north of the Pokemon Center | None |
Bug Love (September Issue) | Rocky Ridges | Adjacent to the blue crystal in the western mines | None |
Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue) | Rocky Ridges | Behind breakable blocks in front of the museum | Rock-Solid Outfit |
Message from the Game Corner | Sparkling Skylands | Small hole on the west side of the northwest island | Team Rocket Outfit |
Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48) | Sparkling Skylands | Small dojo near Poliwrath | Black Belt Outfit |
Career Monthly (Vol. 111) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pokemon Center Outfit |
Music & Living (September Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Clap Emote |
Comfy Living (Vol. 2) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
PokeQuiz! Question 34 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Thinking Emote |
DELUXE Alola! (February Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Long Bangs Hairstyle |
Alola! (May Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Sightseer Outfit |
Alola! (January Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Fluffy Hairstyle |
Pocket World Weekly #38 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Roughneck Outfit |
Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Curly Hairstyle |
Bird Pokemon Monthly (Anniv. Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Bird Keeper Outfit |
Poke TV (July Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Professor Outfit |
Angler Monthly (Special Edition) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Locs Hairstyle |
New Bark Bulletin (February) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Sideswept Hairstyle |
Saffron City Press Release | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Simple Hairstyle |
PokeWeek (Issue 122) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Red Outfit |
Gym Leader Monthly (March Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Cool Outfit |
Island Monthly (May Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Fresh Outfit |
Pocket World Weekly #18 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Rascal Outfit |
Pokemon Breeder Monthly #37 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Cozy Outfit |
Information Wanted | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Chic Outfit |
Archeology Magazine #12 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Sport Outfit |
Comfy Living (Vol. 36) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
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.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Team R Grunt's Journal #1 | Withered Wasteland | Ruined house on the western edge of the map | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #2 | Bleak Beach | Beach near Smearguru's area (southeast) | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #3 | Bleak Beach | Generator in the northeast area | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #4 | Rocky Ridges | Above the kitchen south of the Pokemon Center | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #5 | Rocky Ridges | Near the mine entrance area | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #6 | Sparkling Skylands | Office stairwell in the center of the map | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #7 | Sparkling Skylands | Below the central tower on the large island (requires Dragonite) | None |
Team R Grunt's Journal #8 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
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.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Poke Life Dev Diary #1 | Withered Wasteland | Small cave at the western edge of the map | None |
Poke Life Dev Diary #2 | Rocky Ridges | Behind brown blocks west of the Pokemon Center | None |
Poke Life Dev Diary #3 | Bleak Beach | Western SSN deck area | None |
Poke Life Dev Diary #4 | Rocky Ridges | Garden area southwest of the Pokemon Center | None |
Poke Life Dev Diary #5 | Sparkling Skylands | Office basement in the center of the map | None |
There are 11 Note records. These are informal memos, journal fragments, and practical notes left behind by former residents.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Improving Your Quality of Life | Withered Wasteland | Next to a workbench near where you find Drilbur | None |
Grunt's Journal (Brainstorming) | Withered Wasteland | Near the western edge of the area | None |
Someone's Journal #1 | Withered Wasteland | Inside the Pokemon Center | None |
How to Open a Shop | Bleak Beach | Ruined town northeast of the Pokemon Center | None |
Someone's Journal #2 | Bleak Beach | Inside the Pokemon Center | None |
Tomorrow's Meals | Rocky Ridges | Second floor of the kitchen | None |
Someone's Journal #3 | Rocky Ridges | Inside the Pokemon Center | None |
Observation Notes | Sparkling Skylands | Next to the gate on the northeast island | None |
Someone's Journal #4 | Sparkling Skylands | Inside the Pokemon Center | None |
Shopping List | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
Schedule Management Notes | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
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.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Dear Elena | Withered Wasteland | Clifftop viewing area | None |
To My Fishing Fanatic Big Bro | Withered Wasteland | Behind a wall that requires Cut | None |
To My Fishing Fanatic Little Bro | Bleak Beach | Ruined docks area | None |
Post from July 30, 6:00 p.m. | Bleak Beach | Small house in the hidden valley | None |
You've Been Selected! | Rocky Ridges | First floor of the kitchen | None |
To Harry | Rocky Ridges | Western mines entrance | None |
Heya, Kaz! | Rocky Ridges | Small hole inside the western mines | None |
Dear Douglas | Sparkling Skylands | Opposite Gardevoir's spawn point | None |
I Wanna Go Swimming! | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
R&D Deep Dive (February Issue) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
I Need Your Advice.. | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
Hi, Dad! | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
There are 4 Paper records. These are formal documents, research reports, and official proposals.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Shellos Report | Withered Wasteland | Cliff west of the Pokemon Center | None |
Project Cancellation Proposal | Rocky Ridges | Inside volcanic ash near the eastern mine entrance | None |
Daily Porygon2 Notes | Sparkling Skylands | Small room near Gardevoir's spawn point | None |
New Plan Proposal (Name TBD) | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
There are 8 numbered Photo records spread across all areas. These photographs depict scenes from before the evacuation.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Photo #1 | Withered Wasteland | Small sub-cave west of the Pokemon Center | None |
Photo #2 | Withered Wasteland | Above the ruined town east of the Pokemon Center | None |
Photo #3 | Bleak Beach | In front of the gate north of the Pokemon Center | None |
Photo #4 | Rocky Ridges | Behind the gate in the volcanic lake south of the museum (requires upgraded Cut) | None |
Photo #5 | Rocky Ridges | Room covered with debris on the eastern side of the museum's first floor | None |
Photo #6 | Sparkling Skylands | Small room in the northeast corner of the island northwest of the Pokemon Center | None |
Photo #7 | Sparkling Skylands | Small tower east of the Pokemon Center | None |
Photo #8 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | None |
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.
Record Name | Area | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Peculiar Pattern #1 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #2 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #3 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #4 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #5 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #6 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #7 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #8 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Peculiar Pattern #9 | Dream Islands | Found on Dream Islands | Pattern reward (via Smearguru) |
Human Records are found in all five areas plus Dream Islands. They are typically located near man-made structures and landmarks:
Near the Pokemon Center and ruined houses
Along cliffs, paths, and overlooks
Beside benches, beds, and workbenches
Behind breakable walls (requires Cut, Rock Smash, or Surf)
Inside caves and hidden alcoves
On Dream Islands (some records are Dream Island exclusives)
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.
Area | Record Types Found |
|---|---|
Withered Wasteland | Kenan's Diary, Professor's Diary #1-2, Hacker's Confessions #4, newspapers, magazines, photos, notes, letters, papers |
Bleak Beach | Sailor Dylan's Diary, Hacker's Confessions #1-3, Professor's Diary #3, newspapers, magazines, photos, notes, letters |
Rocky Ridges | Katie's Journal, Chef's Diary, Hacker's Confessions #5, Professor's Diary #4, newspapers, magazines, photos, notes, letters, papers |
Sparkling Skylands | Professor's Diary #5-6, Hacker's Confessions #6, newspapers, magazines, notes, letters, papers, photos |
Dream Islands | Exclusive notes, letters, newspapers, photos, magazines, and all 9 Peculiar Patterns |
The following table summarizes the total number of Human Records by type.
Type | Count |
|---|---|
Newspapers | 12 |
Diary Entries | 16 |
Magazines (general) | 40 |
Team R Grunt's Journal | 8 |
Poke Life Dev Diary | 5 |
Notes | 11 |
Letters | 12 |
Papers | 4 |
Photos | 8 |
Peculiar Patterns | 9 |
Total | 125 |
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.
Action | Control |
|---|---|
Open emote wheel | Press Down on D-pad |
Select emote | Left Joystick to scroll, A to confirm |
Add emote to wheel | Press X |
Remove emote from wheel | Press Y |
Switch between wheels | L and R buttons |
Use in Photo Mode | Left/Right D-pad (requires tripod) |
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).
Emote | Source Record | Location |
|---|---|---|
Greetings! | Selection of Pokemon Greetings | Withered Wasteland, behind the Pokemon Center near benches |
Point Here | A Surprise in the Garden | Withered Wasteland, ruined town east of the Pokemon Center (requires breaking a wall) |
Goodbye! | Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware! | Bleak Beach, northern edge near the Pokemon Center |
Smile | Seize the Week (Vol. 8) | Rocky Ridges, near the gate north of the Withered Wastelands gate |
Thinking | PokeQuiz! Question 34 | Dream Islands |
Clap | Music & Living (September Issue) | Dream Islands |
Additional emotes are unlocked by talking to Pokemon that have speech bubbles above their heads:
Angry (from Pokemon interaction)
Proud (from Pokemon interaction)
Despair (from Pokemon interaction)
The following emotes are available from the start of the game: Celebrate, Cry, Shocked, Beckon, Bow, Sleepy.
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).
The complete list of outfit and hairstyle rewards is as follows:
Reward | Type | Source Record | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Ninja Outfit | Outfit | The Legendary Ninja Family | Withered Wasteland |
Parted Hairstyle | Hairstyle | This Year's Top Trend! | Withered Wasteland |
Mermaid Hairstyle | Hairstyle | Unmasking the True Misty! | Withered Wasteland |
Ranger Outfit | Outfit | Unmasking the True Lt. Surge! | Bleak Beach |
Sailor Outfit | Outfit | Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage | Bleak Beach |
Super Nerd Outfit | Outfit | Ophthalmology Journal (Spring) | Rocky Ridges |
Rock-Solid Outfit | Outfit | Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue) | Rocky Ridges |
Smile Emote | Emote | Seize the Week (Vol. 8) | Rocky Ridges |
Psychic Master Outfit | Outfit | Celadon Department Store Reopens! | Sparkling Skylands |
Team Rocket Outfit | Outfit | Message from the Game Corner | Sparkling Skylands |
Black Belt Outfit | Outfit | Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48) | Sparkling Skylands |
Pokemon Center Outfit | Outfit | Career Monthly (Vol. 111) | Dream Islands |
Sightseer Outfit | Outfit | Alola! (May Issue) | Dream Islands |
Roughneck Outfit | Outfit | Pocket World Weekly #38 | Dream Islands |
Bird Keeper Outfit | Outfit | Bird Pokemon Monthly (Anniv. Issue) | Dream Islands |
Professor Outfit | Outfit | Poke TV (July Issue) | Dream Islands |
Red Outfit | Outfit | PokeWeek (Issue 122) | Dream Islands |
Cool Outfit | Outfit | Gym Leader Monthly (March Issue) | Dream Islands |
Fresh Outfit | Outfit | Island Monthly (May Issue) | Dream Islands |
Rascal Outfit | Outfit | Pocket World Weekly #18 | Dream Islands |
Cozy Outfit | Outfit | Pokemon Breeder Monthly #37 | Dream Islands |
Chic Outfit | Outfit | Information Wanted | Dream Islands |
Sport Outfit | Outfit | Archeology Magazine #12 | Dream Islands |
Long Bangs Hairstyle | Hairstyle | DELUXE Alola! (February Issue) | Dream Islands |
Fluffy Hairstyle | Hairstyle | Alola! (January Issue) | Dream Islands |
Curly Hairstyle | Hairstyle | Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue) | Dream Islands |
Locs Hairstyle | Hairstyle | Angler Monthly (Special Edition) | Dream Islands |
Sideswept Hairstyle | Hairstyle | New Bark Bulletin (February) | Dream Islands |
Simple Hairstyle | Hairstyle | Saffron City Press Release | Dream Islands |
The Human Records collectively tell the story of what happened to Kanto's human population before the events of Pokopia. Key story threads include:
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, showing 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.
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.
