Overview
Music CDs are collectible items scattered throughout Pokemon Pokopia. Players find CDs during exploration and give them to DJ Rotom to build custom playlists that replace the default background music in settlements. The collection features rearranged versions of iconic tracks from across the Pokemon franchise, spanning every generation from Kanto to Galar. CDs can also be played through a craftable CD Player furniture item, letting you set up background music in areas where DJ Rotom is not stationed.
How to Find CDs
CDs come from several sources. Drops from glowing spots are randomized, so players should use every available method to build their collection. The Dowsing Machine paired with a Pokemon that has the Search specialty is one of the most reliable tools for locating hidden CDs and other buried items.
Method | How It Works |
|---|---|
Glowing Spots | Use Rock Smash on glowing rock formations found around the world. Drops are randomized and may yield CDs, Human Relics, or other items. Glowing spots disappear after interaction but respawn daily. |
Dowsing Machine | Equip the Dowsing Machine and bring a Pokemon with the Search specialty (Pidgey, Venonat, or others) to detect nearby hidden items. The detector pulses faster as you approach a buried item. |
Quest Rewards | Certain quests award specific CDs on completion. DJ Rotom's introductory quest includes a CD found on a bookshelf in the area you just cleared. |
Dream Islands | CDs appear as loot during Dream Island expeditions. Check item containers and sparkling objects on each island. |
PC Shop | Some CDs rotate into the daily stock of the PC Shop and can be purchased with Life Coins. |
Lucky Days | On randomly triggered Lucky Days, extra glowing spots and sparkling ripples spawn across the island, increasing CD drop chances. A notification appears at the start of the day when a Lucky Day triggers. |
Confirmed CD List
The following 22 CDs have been confirmed through gameplay guides. Each CD is a rearranged version of a classic Pokemon track. Additional CDs likely exist beyond this list.
CD Name | Source Game | Gen |
|---|---|---|
Title Screen | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Pallet Town Theme | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Pewter City Theme | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Pokemon Center | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Caves of Mt. Moon | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Road to Cerulean City | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Fuchsia City Theme | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Pokemon Gym | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Vermilion City Theme | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Rocket Hideout | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Silph Co. | Pokemon Red/Blue | I |
Ecruteak City | Pokemon Gold/Silver | II |
Mt. Coronet | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl | IV |
Game Corner | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl | IV |
Driftveil City | Pokemon Black/White | V |
Route 10 (Unova) | Pokemon Black/White | V |
Snowbelle City | Pokemon X/Y | VI |
Boutique | Pokemon X/Y | VI |
Hau'oli City (Day) | Pokemon Sun/Moon | VII |
Aether Paradise | Pokemon Sun/Moon | VII |
Wild Area (North) | Pokemon Sword/Shield | VIII |
Battle! (Gym Leader) 2 | Various | Mixed |
Pre-release trailers also showcased the Fortree City theme from Generation III (Hoenn) and The Academy theme from Generation IX (Paldea) as playable tracks, suggesting the total CD count is higher than 22.
Hidden and Notable CDs
Rocket Hideout CD: This CD is found inside a secret Team Rocket area in the Rocky Ridges mines. Explore the underground passages and storage rooms thoroughly to locate it. The track is a rearranged version of the original Team Rocket Hideout theme from Pokemon Red and Blue.
Giving CDs to DJ Rotom
To play collected CDs, walk up to DJ Rotom in your settlement and select the option to hand over a CD. DJ Rotom can hold up to 5 CDs at a time in its playlist. The selected tracks play on rotation, replacing the default background music for the surrounding area. You can swap CDs in and out of the playlist at any time by talking to DJ Rotom again. If all CDs are removed, the area reverts to its default soundtrack. Extra CDs beyond the 5-slot limit stay in your inventory or storage box.
CD Player Furniture
Players can also craft a CD Player furniture item at a workbench. The CD Player lets you play CDs independently of DJ Rotom, which is useful for customizing the soundtrack across multiple areas at once. You can photograph a friend's CD Player during a visit and duplicate it using the 3D Printer if you do not have the recipe yet.
Pokemon Reactions
When DJ Rotom plays music, all Pokemon with the Hype specialty in the area begin dancing with unique animations. There are 23 Pokemon with the Hype specialty in Pokopia, and each one has its own dance routine. Nearby Pokemon without the Hype specialty may also bob or sway to the beat. This feature plays a role in the "Time to Party!" Important Request, where players need to raise the settlement's mood level through decoration and atmosphere.
Tangrowth Warning
Do not give CDs to Tangrowth. If you hand a CD to Tangrowth (which has the Vine Grab specialty), it will pocket the CD and will not return it. This catches many players off guard since Tangrowth is a prominent NPC. Always confirm you are interacting with DJ Rotom before handing over CDs. Duplicate copies of CDs can typically be found later through other methods, but losing one to Tangrowth still wastes time.
Tips
Check glowing spots daily. They respawn every in-game day and are the most common source of new CDs.
Keep the Dowsing Machine equipped while exploring. A Search-specialty Pokemon makes locating hidden CDs much faster.
Lucky Days significantly increase glowing spot spawns. Take advantage of these days to farm for missing CDs.
Explore the Rocky Ridges underground passages to find the hidden Rocket Hideout CD and other rare items.
Place DJ Rotom near Hype-specialty Pokemon to enjoy their dance animations while music plays.
Craft or obtain a CD Player to add music to areas where DJ Rotom is not stationed.
Visit friends' islands during multiplayer sessions. Their islands may have glowing spots with different CD drops.