Overview
The Imitation Quiz is a special one-day event in Pokemon Pokopia that takes place every year on April 1 (April Fools' Day). During this event, Pokemon throughout your settlement begin imitating other species from their biome. Players must identify which Pokemon each impersonator is copying. Successfully answering three quizzes rewards the exclusive Inflatable Sudowoodo outdoor decoration.
This event is also officially known as Copycat Challenge in some regions. Both names refer to the same April 1 April Fools event, and the in-game event text may display either label depending on the localization.
Event Details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Event Name | Imitation Quiz (Copycat Challenge) |
Dates | April 1, 5:00 AM to April 2, 5:00 AM (annually, based on NS2 system clock) |
Duration | 24 hours |
Requirement | At least one Pokemon Center must be fully rebuilt |
Reward | Inflatable Sudowoodo (outdoor decoration) |
Wrong-Answer Penalty | None |
Repeatable | Annually on April 1 |
Cloud Island Eligibility | Main-area Pokemon Centers only |
How to Participate
Step 1: Spot the Imitators
On April 1, Pokemon in your settlement will start acting strangely, imitating the behavior and appearance of other species from their biome. The visual cues vary by impersonator, but you can usually spot a copycat by:
A Pokemon striking poses or animations that don't normally belong to its species
Floating sparkle particles around the Pokemon to indicate it is in disguise
A Pokemon standing in a habitat or location that does not match its usual spawn
Audible cries that sound slightly off compared to the species' normal call
Step 2: Trigger the Quiz Prompt
Walk up to an imitating Pokemon and interact with it. A quiz prompt appears asking you to identify which Pokemon it is copying. The prompt presents multiple-choice answers from species you have already registered in the Pokedex, so the answer pool is limited to Pokemon you have actually befriended.
Step 3: Answer Correctly
Select the correct answer. There is no penalty for wrong answers; you can try again until you get it right. The dialogue does not count down or lock you out, so feel free to guess if you are unsure.
Step 4: Claim the Reward
Answer three separate quizzes correctly to complete the event challenge. After the third correct answer, the Inflatable Sudowoodo decoration is added to your inventory automatically. You do not need to talk to a specific NPC to redeem it.
Identification Tips
Clue Type | What to Look For |
|---|---|
Body shape | Pokemon imitating tall species (Snorlax, Tangrowth) try to puff up; imitators of small species (Pikachu, Bulbasaur) hunch down. |
Habitat clues | An imitator standing on a ledge probably copies a Flying-type. One in water copies a Water-type. The biome cue narrows the possibilities considerably. |
Color tint | Subtle color shifts hint at the original species; a yellow-tinted Pokemon is mimicking Pikachu or Magikarp. |
Move animations | If the impersonator practices a recognizable move animation (Vine Whip, Flamethrower), the answer is the species that learns that move. |
Reward: Inflatable Sudowoodo
The Inflatable Sudowoodo is a whimsical outdoor decoration shaped like a balloon version of Sudowoodo. When placed, it stands upright and periodically dances. This item is exclusive to the Imitation Quiz event and cannot be obtained any other way (Mystery Gift, 3D Printer photographing, or shop purchase).
Property | Detail |
|---|---|
Type | Outdoor decoration |
Size | 1x1 tile, ~3 blocks tall |
Power requirement | None |
Behavior | Idle dance loop with periodic bobbing |
Stackable | No |
Photographable for 3D Printer | Yes (after placement) |
Once placed in the world, you can photograph the Inflatable Sudowoodo at any Pokemon Center 3D Printer station to print copies for use in other areas. The print uses standard Pokemetal cost rather than event currency.
System Clock Workaround
If you miss the April 1 window, you can set your Nintendo Switch 2 system clock to April 1 to trigger the event manually. The game uses the console's internal clock, not an online server, so any year's April 1 setting will activate the quiz.
Caveats:
Adjusting the date will affect other time-sensitive features such as daily resets, Stamp Rally streaks, Lucky Days, and crop growth timers.
If your Pokemon Center has not been rebuilt yet, the event will not trigger even with a clock change. The Center prerequisite is checked alongside the date.
Players who already redeemed the Sudowoodo this calendar year cannot earn a second copy by re-triggering the event in the same year.
Tips
The event lasts only 24 hours each year. Make sure to complete it on April 1 before 5:00 AM on April 2.
Wrong answers carry no penalty, so guess freely if you are unsure. There is no quiz lockout.
The event recurs annually, so missing one year does not permanently lock you out of the reward.
Place the Inflatable Sudowoodo near a Pokemon Center entrance for a fun seasonal photo backdrop. Use Photo Mode to commemorate the day.
This is the only annual recurring event currently confirmed in Pokopia. Other events follow a one-time schedule.