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Human Records and Emotes
March 14, 2026 at 01:03 PM
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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, Team R Grunt's Journal |
Magazines | Lifestyle and Pokemon magazine articles | Articles featuring Misty, Lt. Surge, Pokemon lifestyle content |
Photos | Photographs from before the evacuation | Found in Withered Wasteland, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges |
Notes and Letters | Personal correspondence and memos | Found across all areas including Dream Islands |
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 exclusive)
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.
Area | Record Types Found |
|---|---|
Kenan's Diary, Professor's Diary #1-2, newspapers, magazines, photos | |
Sailor Dylan's Diary, Hacker's Confessions, Team R Grunt's Journal #2-3, newspapers, magazines, photos | |
Team R Grunt's Journal #4-5, Poke Life Dev Diary #2 and #4, newspapers, photos | |
Professor's Diary #5-6, newspapers, notes | |
Exclusive notes, letters, and records not found in story areas |
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 | Location |
|---|---|
Greetings! | Withered Wasteland, northwest of Pokemon Center near dried-up river |
Point Here | Withered Wasteland, east of Pokemon Center beside fenced picnic area (requires breaking a wall) |
Goodbye! | Bleak Beach, north of Pokemon Center near dried grass habitat |
Smile | Rocky Ridges, next to the North Area Gate |
Think | Dream Islands (Eevee Doll), in a cavern in the center |
Applause | Dream Islands (Arcanine Doll), in a hidden room sealed by rocks |
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 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
Team R Grunt's Journal: Reveals Team Rocket's involvement and their perspective on the events
Newspapers: Document daily life in Kanto's cities before the evacuation
Hacker's Confessions: Reveal technical details about what went wrong
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.
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.
