Pokémon Pokopia Hide‑and‑Sneak Event: Rewards, Tips, and What’s Coming Next

Pokémon Pokopia’s newest limited‑time event kicked off on the weekend of July 19 and will run until the early hours of Monday, July 27 (4:59 am local time). If you’ve been hanging around the Pokémon Center, you’ll have seen the mischievous Zorua waiting to usher you into a quick‑draw hide‑and‑seek‑like challenge.

The goal is simple on paper: sneak up to the PC in the Pokémon Center without catching the eye of any wandering seekers. In practice, it’s a race against the clock and a test of how well you can blend in. The trick? Use Zorua’s Camouflage skill to morph into a nearby object – a trash can, a pot, whatever is close enough – and stay as quiet as a mouse.

Every second counts. The faster you reach the PC, the better the loot you walk away with. Below is the full treasure trove you can aim for:

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

The crown jewel – snagging every single one of those items – is awarded to anyone who finishes the run in under 20 seconds. Yeah, you read that right: a sub‑20‑second sprint nets you the entire reward list automatically.

If you’re not a speed‑demon, don’t sweat it. The event lets you try as many times as you like, so you can practice until that perfect start spot clicks. Most top runs happen when you spawn right behind the Pokémon Center, giving you a tiny but crucial head start.

What’s next for Pokopia? While Niantic hasn’t dropped any concrete hints about the follow‑up event, there’s buzz about the upcoming Bubbly Basin DLC and a free August update that adds a Dive ability. Expect some watery, late‑summer shenanigans once those drops land.

As for the paid DLC roadmap, part 1 is slated for August (no exact date yet), part 2 is penciled in for late 2026, and the final installment should appear sometime in 2027. Keep an eye on the official channels – they’ll post the exact dates when they’re locked in.

Pokémon Pokopia is currently exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, so if you haven’t jumped in yet, now’s a good excuse. Dive into the Hide‑and‑Sneak event, polish those Camouflage moves, and maybe you’ll be the one clutching that shiny Rare Pokémetal before the clock runs out.