To encounter all the new Pokémon introduced in Part One of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, players will need to understand the various Bubbly Basin habitats. Located in the underwater ruins reminiscent of Cerulean City, these habitats are home to Pokémon that all share Water in their typing. This guide details each Bubbly Basin habitat, the items required for its construction, and the Pokémon species it spawns.
Bubbly Basin Habitat Breakdown
The Bubbly Basin area features a wide array of habitats, each requiring specific combinations of decorative items. For instance, the "Basin Tall Grass" habitat, which spawns Mudkip and Totodile, requires four "Seabed Tall Grass" items. Similarly, the "Swaying Flower Bed" habitat, home to Stunfisk, Popplio, and Finneon, needs four "Seabed Flowers."
More complex habitats include the "Swaying Flower Bed and Coral" habitat, which spawns Mareanie and Luvdisc and requires one "Colorful Coral" and four "Seabed Flowers." The "Seaweed and Netting" habitat, where players can find Carvanha and Stunfisk, necessitates four "Netting" and two "Lush Seaweed" items. For those seeking Horsea, Seadra, and Corsola, the "Coral Congregation" habitat is key, requiring one "Colorful Coral," one "Small Coral," and one "Tall Coral."
Specialized Habitats
Other notable habitats include the "Sandy Basin Tall Grass," which spawns Corphish and requires four "Seabed Tall Grass" and one "Sandpile." The "Sandy Digging Spot" habitat, spawning Shellder, Corphish, and Crawdaunt, needs one "Sandpile" and one "Sand Toys." For Pokémon like Barboach and Wiglett, the "Sandy Speech" habitat is necessary, requiring one "Sandpile," one "Table (Any)," and one "Tabletop Mic."
Adventurers can find unique Pokémon in habitats such as the "Biteable Punching Bag," which requires a "Sandpile," a "Punching Bag," a "Table (Any)," and "Gold Teeth" to spawn unspecified Pokémon. The "Marine Mossy Rest Spot" yields Finneon and Veluza with the use of four "Sea Moss" items. For Bruxish, the "Molten Mossy Rest Spot" is the place to go, needing one "Molten Rock" and four "Sea Moss."
Aquatic and Themed Habitats
Several other habitats cater to specific aquatic themes. The "Ocean Rest Spot" requires a "Small Coral," a "Seashell Seat," and a "Lampion" to spawn Barboach. The "Marine Shop," which houses Floatzel, needs a "Cash Register (Powered)," two "Table (Any)," and a "Water Float."
The "Smoothie-making Spot" requires a "Blender," "Plated Food," and a "Table (Any)" to attract Buizel. For a "Fluffy Relaxation" spot, players will need a "Cushion Bed," "Lighting (Any)," and a "Doll (Any)" to find Chinchou and Mudkip. The "Canoe Dock" requires two "Canoe" items and two "Floating Logs" to spawn Totodile and Croconaw.
Marshtomp and Barboach can be found in the "Muddy Playtime" habitat, which requires a "Windup," a "Towel Rack," two "Floating Logs," and "Muddy Water." The "Muddy Spa" necessitates a "Seat (Wide)," a "Gyarados Fountain," two "Bathtime Sets," and "Muddy Water" to spawn unspecified Pokémon.
Unique Environmental Habitats
More unusual habitats include the "Topsy-turvy" habitat, which needs three "Lampion (Attached to a roof)" items. The "Bubbly Bathtub" requires a "Bathtub" and a "Bubble Machine (On)" to spawn Totodile. For Wugtrio, the "Glowing Stage For Three" habitat is essential, requiring three "Standing Mic" and three "Wireless Power-Transmitter Posts."
Finally, the "Mermaid's Gym" is a more elaborate habitat, needing a "Marine Sofa," six "Pedestal / Exhibition Stands," and various decorative Poké Balls (Great Ball, Heal Ball, Dive Ball, Net Ball, Lure Ball, Quick Ball) to spawn Starmie. More habitats are expected to be added in future updates.