Overview
Completing the main story in Pokemon Pokopia takes approximately 20 to 40 hours, after which the credits roll. However, the credits are far from the end. The game's developers have confirmed that "there are more things to experience" after the ending. Post-game content focuses on full completion: collecting all Pokemon, assembling all fossils, maxing out Environment Levels, and pursuing creative building projects.
Main Story Completion
To see the credits, you must complete the following in all four story regions (Withered Wasteland, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, and Sparkling Skylands):
Complete each area's Important Request
Rebuild each area's Pokemon Center
Raise Environment Level to 5 in all areas
Complete all Team Initiation Challenge parts
Reach Master Trainer Rank
Post-Credits Activities
Complete the Pokedex
Most players finish the story with roughly 70% of the Pokedex filled. The remaining Pokemon require building rare habitats, visiting Dream Islands, exploring Palette Town for Eeveelutions and Legendary Birds, and meeting weather/time conditions for elusive species. Full Pokedex completion takes an additional 50 to 80 hours.
Collect All Fossils
There are 22 fossils to discover and four fossil Pokemon to assemble at the Museum. Fossil hunting requires patience and daily visits to mining areas with the Dowsing Machine.
Complete All Mystery Slates
Find all 28 Mystery Slates to unlock the full set of Unown encounters and the Mew unlock sequence.
Max All Comfort Levels
Raise every befriended Pokemon's comfort level to Awesome. This requires extensive furniture crafting, food preparation, and completing personal requests from each Pokemon.
Collect All Recipes and Items
Find every cooking recipe, crafting recipe, furniture item, and CD in the game. Some recipes are only available through the Daily Shop rotation or Cloud Island shops.
Build and Create
With all moves unlocked (including Magnet Rise for vertical flight and mid-air block placement), the endgame becomes a creative sandbox. Build elaborate structures in Palette Town, design themed habitats, or construct ambitious multi-story buildings in any region.
Multiplayer and Cloud Islands
Create and share Cloud Islands with other players. Post-game is when Cloud Islands become most rewarding, since you have access to all moves, materials, and recipes. Share Magic Numbers online for creative island showcases.
Completion Estimates
Goal | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
Main story (credits) | 20 to 40 hours |
Story plus side content | 35 to 40 hours |
Complete Pokedex (all 300 Pokemon) | 100 to 150 hours |
Full 100% completion (all items, recipes, fossils, CDs) | 250+ hours |
Tips
The game is designed as a life simulation first and a story second. There is no pressure to rush completion.
Take advantage of limited-time events when they appear. Event-exclusive Pokemon and items count toward full completion.
Use the system clock trick to access past events if you missed them. Event content is tied to the console clock, not an online server.
Cloud Island recipes and items may differ from your main game. Visit Cloud Shops regularly to find recipes you are missing.