Pokémon Pokopia Hide‑and‑Sneak Event: Every Reward You Can Snag

The new Hide‑and‑Sneak challenge rolled out on July 19 and will stick around until the early hours of July 27 (4:59 am local time). If you’ve been hanging around the Pokémon Center, you’ll spot Zorua waiting outside, ready to kick off the stealth mission.

How does it work? Simple, but the clock is merciless. You need to sneak up to the PC inside the Center without alerting the seekers. The faster you get there, the sweeter the loot. The game gives you a handy Camouflage ability – think of it as a quick‑change into a nearby object – but you still have to stay out of sight while the seekers roam.

Here’s the whole bounty you can earn:

• Lumber
• Leppa Berries
• Honey
• Large Lost Relics
• Hide‑and‑Sneak Trophy
• Rainbow Feathers
• Silver Feathers
• Star Piece
• Pokémetal
• Rare Pokémetal

The ultimate prize unlocks if you finish the run in under 20 seconds. Pull that off and you walk away with every single item on the list – a true jackpot.

Don’t sweat it if you’re not breaking the 20‑second barrier right away. You can try as many times as you like. Pro players have noticed that spawning right behind the Pokémon Center gives a tiny edge, so keep resetting until you land that sweet starting spot.

Looking ahead, the community is already buzzing about what’s next. The Bubbly Basin DLC and a free August update that adds the Dive ability are on the horizon, hinting at water‑themed events later this summer. The first paid DLC chapter is slated for August (no exact date yet), part 2 is penciled in for late 2026, and the finale should drop sometime in 2027.

Pokémon Pokopia is currently exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, so if you own the console you can jump right in and start sneaking. Keep an eye on VICE for more Pokopia news, updates, and future event teasers.