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Pokémon Pokopia — Bubbly Basin Launches 5 August With 14 New Pokémon and a Free Dive Move

Bubbly Basin now has a date. Nintendo confirmed during last month’s Nintendo Direct that Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 — Bubbly Basin — launches on 5 August 2026. A seven-minute trailer released this week fills in everything fans were waiting for: the full Pokémon roster, a brand-new field move, and an extended look at the underwater world beneath Pokopia’s surface.

We first covered Bubbly Basin in June when The Pokémon Company announced the Expansion Pass with only a broad “August” window. Now we have the date — and considerably more detail.

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass key art showing the three-part DLC
The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass covers three DLC parts. Part 1, Bubbly Basin, arrives 5 August 2026. © The Pokémon Company

Fourteen Pokémon Join the Roster

The trailer confirms 14 returning Pokémon making their Pokopia debut in Bubbly Basin — an appropriately aquatic lineup anchored by mythical and Water-type fan favourites:

  • Manaphy, Popplio, Mudkip, Chinchou, Lanturn
  • Buizel, Corphish, Totodile, Dhelmise
  • Golisopod, Corsola, Frillish, Lumineon, Sharpedo

Sharpedo earns a starring role beyond its spot on the roster: the Brutal Pokémon doubles as a rideable submarine, letting you pilot it through underwater passages into a dedicated deep-sea chamber.

Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin gameplay — Ditto dives in a bubble alongside Marill and Popplio
The new Dive field move opens up a fully explorable underwater layer of Bubbly Basin. © The Pokémon Company

Dive: Free for Everyone in Version 2.0

One of the bigger reveals is the new Dive field move, which lets your Pokémon plunge beneath the surface to explore Bubbly Basin’s underwater zones. Dive arrives as part of the free Version 2.0 update launching alongside the DLC — so all Pokopia players can access it, Expansion Pass or not.

Smoothies and the Sharpedo Sub Room

Bubbly Basin adds two new mechanics to the mix. Smoothies are a crafting and food system built around ingredients found throughout the aquatic biome. The Sharpedo Submarine Room is a deep-sea area exclusively accessible by riding Sharpedo through the underwater tunnel network — a new type of secret area for Pokopia.

Official Trailer

Expansion Pass: Three Parts, One Price

Bubbly Basin is Part 1 of a three-part Expansion Pass. Release windows and content details for Parts 2 and 3 have not yet been announced. The full Expansion Pass is priced at USD $34.99, with regional pricing available in local storefronts. As Pokopia launched simultaneously worldwide, Bubbly Basin is expected to go live in Singapore on the same date: 5 August 2026.

Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia Bundle: Where to Pre-Order in Singapore

Pre-orders for Nintendo’s Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia bundle are now live across Singapore retailers ahead of its 23 July 2026 launch, and at S$769.95 it is shaping up as the school-holiday pick for anyone still on the fence about jumping into Switch 2. When we covered the bundle’s announcement at the start of the month, the open questions were where you would actually buy it and whether pairing the console with the game saves you anything. Now that listings are up, here is where pre-orders stand, how the price really stacks up, and why demand for Pokopia is running this hot.

Where to Pre-Order the Switch 2 Pokopia Bundle in Singapore

The player character celebrates with Scyther, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander and other Pokémon in front of a Pokémon Centre in Pokémon Pokopia
Image courtesy of Nintendo / The Pokémon Company

The bundle is listed at major game retailers and electronics chains, with pre-orders open now ahead of the 23 July arrival — squarely in the school-holiday window. The listings we have seen so far:

  • Challenger — carrying the bundle at the S$769.95 official RRP.
  • NTUC FairPrice — a marketplace listing bundles a tempered-glass screen protector on top of the console and game for S$799.

Prices and stock will vary by retailer as launch approaches, so it is worth comparing what each throws in (screen protector, carry case, extra warranty) rather than the headline number alone. The official Nintendo Singapore announcement has the full list of participating retailers and the confirmed contents.

Is the Bundle Actually a Saving?

A player character in a bubble floats through a stone canyon with Piplup, Psyduck and Marill in Pokémon Pokopia
Image courtesy of Nintendo / The Pokémon Company

Here is how the S$769.95 bundle lines up against buying the two pieces on their own:

  • Standalone Nintendo Switch 2 console: S$719 (its original Singapore launch price)
  • Pokémon Pokopia standalone physical: around S$89.90 at local retailers

Bought separately at those prices you would be paying roughly S$808.90, which puts the bundle saving at about S$39. It is not a blockbuster discount — Nintendo rarely cuts deep at launch — but you get the console plus a premium-priced exclusive in one order for less than full rack price, and you skip hunting for a physical copy during the busy July retail rush. Do note the bundle includes a full download code for Pokopia rather than a boxed cartridge, so it will not resell like a physical copy later.

One caveat on the maths: Nintendo announced a worldwide Switch 2 hardware price adjustment in May 2026, and the revised standalone console price for Singapore had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. Check nintendo.com/sg for the current figure, as the real saving shifts if the standalone price has moved since launch.

Why Pokopia Is in Such Demand

The player character uses a grass-type ability alongside Bulbasaur on a terraced landscape in Pokémon Pokopia
Image courtesy of Nintendo / The Pokémon Company

Part of why this bundle is worth a look is the game inside it. Pokémon Pokopia — the Switch 2-exclusive life sim where you build a settlement and let each species’ natural traits shape the world — sold more than 2.2 million copies worldwide in its first four days, including over a million in Japan alone, per Nintendo’s own figures. For a brand-new, non-mainline Pokémon title, that is a standout start, and it is a big reason physical copies have been in tight supply — making the download-code bundle a tidier way in. If you want the full rundown of what the game is and everything the box includes, our original bundle announcement goes deeper.

Pokémon Pokopia – Launch Trailer — via Pokémon Asia ENG on YouTube

What You Get in the Box

For quick reference, the bundle ships with everything a new player needs to start immediately:

  • Nintendo Switch 2 console and dock
  • Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R) controllers with straps
  • Joy-Con 2 Grip
  • AC adapter and USB-C charging cable
  • Ultra High Speed HDMI cable
  • Full download code for Pokémon Pokopia

The one thing that is not included is the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass — it is sold separately, so factor that in if you plan to commit to the game long-term. For more on Switch 2 titles heading to Singapore, browse our full game news coverage.

Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Bundle Coming to Singapore on 23 July at S$769.95

Nintendo Singapore has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia bundle, launching locally on 23 July 2026 at S$769.95. The bundle pairs the Switch 2 console with a full digital download of Pokémon Pokopia — the acclaimed life-simulation game that critics called a spiritual combination of Minecraft, Viva Piñata, and Animal Crossing — making it one of the more compelling entry points for anyone still on the fence about upgrading.

Pokémon Pokopia – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is Pokémon Pokopia?

Released worldwide on 5 March 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Pokémon Pokopia stars a peculiar Ditto who discovers it can transform into a human and uses that ability — along with moves learned from friendly Pokémon — to restore a desolate world one crafted item at a time. It is a relaxing life simulation developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force, and it became one of the highest-rated Pokémon games on Metacritic at launch.

Gameplay revolves around gathering materials, crafting furniture and structures, farming crops, and transforming the land using moves borrowed from Pokémon companions — Bulbasaur to grow vegetation, Lapras for water, Dragonite for flight. Each Pokémon type favours different habitats, encouraging players to diversify what they build. You can customise your Ditto’s appearance, decorate your home, and invite other players to visit.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokémon Pokopia bundle hardware
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Bundle Contents and Value

The S$769.95 bundle includes the full Switch 2 hardware package — console, dock, Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R) with straps, Joy-Con 2 grip, AC adapter, USB-C charging cable, and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable — alongside a full game download of Pokémon Pokopia (internet connection and Nintendo Account required). The Expansion Pass is sold separately.

Players who already own a Switch 2 can also pick up a Pokémon Pokopia + Expansion Pass bundle through the Nintendo eShop, while newcomers get the full console hardware and game in one purchase.

Pikachu character art from Pokémon Pokopia
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Co-op, Expansion Pass, and What’s Coming

Up to four players can enjoy building together in the same town, via local wireless or online co-op. GameShare support is also available. Nintendo Switch Online is not required for local play.

The Expansion Pass is a three-part paid DLC, sold separately: Part 1 — Bubbly Basin, an underwater explorable town, arrives in August 2026, followed by Part 2 in late 2026 and Part 3 in 2027. A free Version 2.0 update in August 2026 also adds the Dive move for every player, no purchase required. We broke down the full roadmap, the free Dive update, and the early-purchase bonuses in our Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass guide.

If you have been looking for a reason to pick up a Switch 2, this bundle lands at a good moment — Pokémon Pokopia has consistent active support, the base game is around 50+ hours to settle into comfortably, and the Expansion Pass gives even more to look forward to. Find the full confirmed game list for your Switch 2 in our game news section.

Snorlax character art from Pokémon Pokopia
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Jirachi Is Now in Pokémon Pokopia — Catch the Tanabata Event Before 8 July

The Wish Pokémon has finally made its Pokémon Pokopia debut — and it arrives bearing a classic piece of Japanese culture that Singapore fans will recognise immediately.

The Wish Upon a Jirachi event is now live in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2, starting today, 23 June 2026, and running until 8 July at 4:59 a.m. local time. During the event, Jirachi appears at a rebuilt Pokémon Center in your town, kicking off a limited-time quest tied to Japan’s beloved Tanabata (七夕) star festival tradition — the same one where people write wishes on colourful tanzaku papers and hang them from bamboo every 7 July.

What Is the Wish Upon a Jirachi Event in Pokémon Pokopia?

Jirachi arrives at a Pokémon Center in Pokémon Pokopia for the Tanabata event
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Nintendo

The event’s full Japanese name is ジラーチのキラキラたんざくあつめ — roughly, “Jirachi’s Sparkling Tanzaku Collection.” Tanzaku are the small paper strips people write wishes on during Tanabata, and the event leans into that theme throughout its quest structure and rewards. It wraps up just before 7 July, giving it a natural Tanabata cadence.

Mechanically, Jirachi hands you a recipe for Wish Notes (the Pokopia take on tanzaku). Craft them at a workbench, then fulfil requests from the Pokémon living in your town. Each completed request transforms a Wish Note into a Sparkling Wish Note, which you exchange with Jirachi for exclusive star-themed furniture. According to Nintendo’s official event page and Famitsu (Japanese), the event is available in standard towns and shared multiplayer “fresh towns,” but not on Cloud Islands.

How to Unlock Jirachi in Your Town

A few things need to be in order before Jirachi will show up:

  • Update Pokémon Pokopia to version 1.1.0
  • Complete the main “important wish” story quest
  • Rebuild at least one Pokémon Center in your town
  • Launch the game while connected to the internet (the event uses real-world date authentication)
  • Make sure your Nintendo Switch 2 clock is set to the actual current time

The good news: once you befriend Jirachi before the event closes, it stays in your town permanently even after 8 July.

All the Star-Themed Furniture Up for Grabs

Each Sparkling Wish Note unlocks one furniture piece. The full event reward set is:

  • Star closet
  • Starry-sky bed
  • Cloud table
  • Jirachi Lamp
  • Moon clock
  • Star mat
  • Star wall decoration
  • Telescope
  • Cloud cannon

Placing the star closet, starry-sky bed, cloud table, and Jirachi Lamp together unlocks the “Surrounded by Stars” habitat bonus — note that the Jirachi Lamp needs an electricity connection to complete it.

Also: A Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokopia Bundle Drops on 2 July

Separately, Nintendo has a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle that includes a digital copy of Pokémon Pokopia launching on 2 July 2026. If you have been waiting to pick up the console, that is well-timed — though you will need to move quickly to rebuild your Pokémon Center and catch Jirachi before the 8 July deadline. Check local retailers for SGD pricing.

Last Words

Tanabata is one of Japan’s most loved seasonal traditions, and it is a familiar one for Singapore fans of Japanese culture — from department store decorations to Japanese school events. Seeing it woven into Pokémon Pokopia’s first post-launch limited event adds a lovely layer of meaning for SG players who grew up with both Pokémon and Japanese seasonal customs. The event is live now and runs until 8 July — make your wishes count. Check out more game news on GameTrader.

Pokémon Pokopia: Wish Upon a Jirachi Starts 23 June

Pokémon Pokopia has its first proper limited-time event: Wish Upon a Jirachi begins on 23 June 2026 and runs until 8 July 2026 — giving Nintendo Switch 2 players a tight two-week window to earn exclusive star-themed items that won’t be available again after the event closes.

Pokémon Pokopia | Extended Trailer — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel

What Is Pokémon Pokopia?

If this is your first time hearing about it, Pokémon Pokopia is a life-simulation and creature-building game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, released in March 2026. You play as a Ditto that has transformed into a human, teaming up with Pokémon to construct towns, craft furniture, and build out a full settlement — think Minecraft and Animal Crossing merged into one Pokémon world.

Pokémon Pokopia — Nintendo Switch 2 life simulation game
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Wish Upon a Jirachi — How the Event Works

The event window is 23 June 2026 at 5:00 AM to 8 July 2026 at 4:59 AM (local time). Before you log in on Tuesday, make sure you have:

  • Pokémon Pokopia updated to at least Version 1.1.0
  • An active internet connection
  • At least one fully rebuilt Pokémon Center in your town — Jirachi will not appear in a town without one

Once inside, talk to Jirachi at your Pokémon Center to receive a wish note recipe. You then fulfil requests from the other Pokémon in your town, which converts those wish notes into sparkling wish notes. Bring them back to Jirachi to exchange for furniture and décor inspired by the starry sky — limited items available only during this event.

Worth noting: this is the first event in Pokopia that requires a genuine software update. Earlier events were embedded in the game’s base data, which meant some players used a system-clock workaround to access them early. That won’t work here — you need the actual update installed.

What’s Coming Next for Pokémon Pokopia

The Jirachi event is part of a broader content push for the game. In August 2026, a free update will introduce underwater exploration via the Dive move, letting players head beneath the waves for the first time. Alongside that, a paid Expansion Pass is planned: the first part — Bubbly Basin, a new underwater town with new outfits, furniture, and Pokémon — arrives later in 2026. A second paid expansion follows in late 2026, with a third and final chapter set for 2027.

Switch 2 Bundle Coming 2 July

Not on a Switch 2 yet? A Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo Switch 2 bundle launches on 2 July 2026, packaging the console with a digital copy of the game. International pricing is US$499.99 / £429.99 (Europe: €539.98). A local SGD price for Singapore has not been announced as of writing — watch Nintendo Singapore for confirmation closer to launch.

Pokémon Pokopia Wish Upon a Jirachi event — star-themed town decorations
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Last words

The Jirachi event window is genuinely short — two weeks, starting this Tuesday. If you already have Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2, update the game and rebuild your Pokémon Center before 23 June. Singapore fans who held off on the Switch 2 have the July bundle as a timely entry point, and with a free underwater update and the Bubbly Basin expansion on the horizon, the game’s content calendar is only getting busier. Follow our game news for the latest Nintendo Switch 2 updates as they land.