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11 Overview
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33 Skiploom (Pokedex #002, Cottonweed Pokemon) is a Grass/Flying-type Pokemon available in Pokemon Pokopia through the More Spores for Hoppip Event (March 10-25, 2026). It is the middle evolution in the Hoppip line, between Hoppip and Jumpluff. Skiploom has the Grow specialty, accelerating plant growth in its vicinity.
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55 Pokedex Information
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77 FieldValuePokedex Number#002TypeGrass / FlyingClassificationCottonweed PokemonHeight2'00"Weight2.2 lbsSpecialtyGrowHabitat 1Yellow Carpet (Rare)Habitat 2Field-Trip Friends (Common)Ideal Environment TypeBrightFavorite FlavorDrySpawn TimesMorning, Day, Evening, NightWeatherSun, Cloud, Rain
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89 Preferences (Likes)
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1011 To raise Skiploom's comfort level, surround its habitat with items in these tag groups:
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1213 Soft stuff (cushions, plush items)Lots of nature (plants, flowers)Wind / gentle air currentsPretty flowers (floral decorations)Spinning objects (mobiles, fans)
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1415 How to Befriend Skiploom
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1617 Skiploom is event-exclusive. Available habitats during the More Spores for Hoppip event:
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1819 HabitatRarityRequired ItemsYellow CarpetRare4 Dandy Flowers in 2x2Field-Trip FriendsCommon1 Flower Backpack + 1 Lunch Box + 1 Hoppip Water Bottle
1920 The Field-Trip Friends habitat is the recommended target for Skiploom because it spawns at Common rarity there. The Yellow Carpet habitat is more versatile (it attracts all three Hoppip-line Pokemon) but Skiploom is Rare in that setup.
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2122 Where to Find
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2324 Skiploom spawns in any region or Cloud Island when the appropriate event habitat is built. Confirmed locations:
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2526 Withered WastelandBleak BeachRocky RidgesSparkling SkylandsPalette TownCloud Islands (note: event itself is restricted to main areas, but spawns in Cloud Islands when host has the habitat)
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2728 System Clock Workaround
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2930 The Hoppip event runs on the Nintendo Switch 2's internal system clock rather than a live server. Setting your console's date to any day between March 9 and March 24, 2026 will activate the event regardless of the actual calendar date. This means Skiploom is not permanently missable. See the Limited-Time Events article for caveats.
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3132 Grow Specialty
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3334 Skiploom's Grow specialty accelerates plant and crop growth in its area. The Grow specialty is shared with several other Pokemon including Bulbasaur, Oddish, Bellsprout, Hoppip, and Jumpluff. Stacking multiple Grow Pokemon in the same area produces compounding speed increases for nearby crops and flowers.
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3536 Evolution Family
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3738 Hoppip (#001) - pre-evolution; Grow specialtySkiploom (#002) - this Pokemon; Grow specialtyJumpluff (#003) - post-evolution; Grow + Litter specialties
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3940 Tips
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4142 Prioritize the Field-Trip Friends habitat for Skiploom. It is the only place where Skiploom spawns at Common rarity, making it the most reliable farming target.Buy the three habitat items (Flower Backpack, Lunch Box, Hoppip Water Bottle) early in the event. Each costs 5 Cotton Spores; total 15 Cotton Spores.Skiploom functions identically to other Grow Pokemon, so if you already have several Grow specialists, Skiploom adds incremental farming speed but is not essential for gameplay.Dry-flavored cooked food raises Skiploom's comfort level once it is in your settlement.