Loading...
Loading...
Rototiller
July 22, 2026 at 02:57 AM
Corrected wikilink existence flags
Rototiller is a Ditto transformation move in Pokemon Pokopia that converts dirt and grass patches into tilled soil suitable for planting seeds. It is the fifth move unlocked in the game, taught by Drilbur at Withered Wasteland. Rototiller is the gateway to Pokopia's farming system, enabling players to grow crops, flowers, and trees.
Drilbur is located to the right of the Pokemon Center in Withered Wasteland, behind a wall of stones. You must have already learned Rock Smash from Hitmonchan to smash through the stones blocking the path.
Use Rock Smash to clear the stones east of the Pokemon Center.
Approach the small pond on the left side of the newly accessible area.
Drilbur will appear. Talk to it and accept its request.
Complete the request to learn Rototiller.
Button | Action |
|---|---|
ZR | Till the highlighted ground block in front of you |
Hold ZR + Left Stick | Continuously till while moving around |
When Rototiller is equipped as your active move (visible in the bottom-right of the screen), tillable ground blocks are highlighted as you walk. The move consumes PP with each use.
Rototiller is the first step in Pokopia's crop-growing cycle:
Use Rototiller on a patch of ground to create tilled soil.
Plant a seed in the tilled soil from your inventory.
Water the planted seed using Water Gun (or wait for rain, or set up an irrigation system).
Wait for the crop to grow. Pokemon with the Growth specialty can speed this up.
Harvest the crop when it is fully grown.
Crops grown through this system include carrots, tomatoes, wheat, beans, and various berries. These ingredients are used in cooking recipes and can also be given as gifts to raise comfort levels.
Rototiller can also be used to move existing flower beds and crops without destroying them. Till the ground beneath a planted flower or crop to uproot it into your inventory, then replant it in a new tilled location. This is especially useful for reorganizing habitats and gardens.
Till large areas in one pass by holding ZR and walking in straight lines. This saves PP compared to tilling one block at a time.
Crops planted in dry soil will grow slowly. Always water the tilled area with Water Gun before planting, or place the farm near a water source for passive irrigation.
Some habitats require specific crops or flowers to attract Pokemon. Check the Habitat Dex to see which plants you need before tilling.
Rototiller does not work on stone or sand. You can only till grass and dirt blocks.
