I love seasonal in-game events, and The FIRST Pokopia Event delivers exactly what I hoped for: new Pokémon, cute spring-themed items, and a short, focused grind that feels satisfying rather than tedious. This guide covers everything I learned while playing through the More Spores for Hoppip event, including how to access it, the fastest way to farm the event currency (cotton spores), which items to prioritize, and the easiest method to invite the rare Jumpluff to your island.
Event basics: what, when, and how to access it
The event runs from March 10 to March 25. The great news is this event is not permanently time-locked: you can access it at any time by changing your console’s system date to within that window. Go to System Settings → Date and Time and set the current date somewhere between March 10 and March 25 to unlock everything. That makes The FIRST Pokopia Event accessible for those who missed the live window or want to test things out later.
Once active, your Pokémon Center gets a full spring makeover and Hoppip will appear outside—talk to it and it will move into the Pokémon Center to run the event shop.
What you collect: Cotton Spores and how they work
The event currency is called cotton spores. You find cotton spores on mystery islands by calling Drifloon and exploring the island you get. It doesn’t matter which mystery island you choose—any of them will spawn the spores during the event.
Here’s what I found most useful about farming spores:
- Spore density is high. Expect roughly 40 to 45 spores per island if you take your time and search thoroughly.
- Spores appear on beaches, cliffs, and high-up nodes—look everywhere. Don’t rush; you have the full event window to farm.
- You need a total of 75 cotton spores to buy every single event item. That’s doable in a few islands: comfortibly in three islands, probably doable in two if you’re thorough.
- If you want to hit more islands quickly, you can time-travel the console date forward one day to refresh the mystery islands and run another.
Where to spend spores: the event shop and must-buy items
Return to the Pokémon Center and trade your spores for the event items. There’s a long list of adorable, detailed decorations and useful items, but there are two priorities you should know about.
Priority purchases
- Dandy flower seeds — These cost 5 clusters and give you five bags of flower seeds. Buy at least three bundles. They’re cheap and essential because they create the habitats you need to invite the event Pokémon.
- Everything else can wait until after you’ve set up habitats. The total cost of all items is 75 spores, so you can plan your purchases after getting the seeds.
Other shop items include a picnic blanket (with the event Pokémon illustrated on it), flowery table settings, a flower backpack (placeable), a juice trio, a sit-able flower cushion, a detailed lunchbox item, a flower table, a Hoppip water bottle, a flower garland that arches when layered, and standalone flower planters. They’re all themed beautifully for spring and work well in different decorating contexts.
How to create habitats and invite the event Pokémon
This is the part that makes the event interesting: you don’t just buy Pokémon—you grow their habitat using the flowers you purchase. Each habitat requires four planted flower clusters. Plant them, and then use a Pokémon with the Grow specialty to accelerate growth.
Step-by-step:
- Buy at least three sets of dandy flower seeds (5 clusters per set).
- Plant four flower clusters in a small area to create the habitat.
- Have a Pokémon with the Grow specialty use its ability to finish the plants faster. Jumpluff is perfect for this because it has Grow as a specialty.
- Invite the Pokémon that appear to live in the habitat. The event Pokémon will spawn in that habitat: Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff.
Which Pokémon appear and how rare they are
There are three event Pokémon tied to the habitat.
- Hoppip — Common. Hoppip runs the event shop and is the easiest to invite.
- Skiploom — Rare.
- Jumpluff — Very rare and worth chasing. Jumpluff has both the Grow and Litter specialties, so it speeds plant growth and also leaves resources (like fluff) you can collect over time.
A useful trick I use to reliably get the rare spawns is the simple rotation: invite Hoppip first, then move Hoppip away from the habitat. After that, try to get Skiploom, move it, and then you have the best shot at Jumpluff. Moving the previously invited Pokémon clears the habitat slot and increases your chance for the rarer spawns to appear.
Jumpluff perks: what makes it special
Jumpluff is the real prize here. Its Grow specialty helps with any plant-based activities, but its Litter specialty is what sets it apart: Jumpluff occasionally leaves resources—primarily fluff—that you can collect. The fluff piles up quickly, and you can use those resources for crafting or decorating setups.
Decorating ideas: how to use the event items
The items are highly detailed and designed to mix and match. A few combinations that looked great on my island:
- Set up a picnic scene with the picnic blanket, lunchbox, and the flowery table setting. Place the juice trio and a few small decor pieces to sell the idea of a spring picnic.
- Use the flower garlands to frame an entrance or archway. Layer multiple garlands to create that arch effect—stacking them adds depth and curve.
- Scatter the flower planters around your town square and pair them with the flower table and cushions for sitting areas.
- For a more functional layout, plant extra dandy flowers around a crafting area and invite Jumpluff to auto-generate fluff for later collection.
My personal favorites are the lunchbox item for its micro-detail and the picnic blanket that shows all three event Pokémon. Both add personality and are versatile for multiple island themes.
Quick tips and a short checklist
Here’s a condensed checklist so you can run the event efficiently:
- Set your system date to any day between March 10 and March 25 if you aren’t already within that window.
- Talk to Hoppip outside your house to kickstart the event and let it move into the Pokémon Center.
- Call Drifloon and visit mystery islands to collect cotton spores. Aim for 75 total spores to claim everything.
- Buy at least three bundles of dandy flower seeds (5 clusters each) as your first purchase.
- Create habitats by planting four clusters and use a Grow-specialty Pokémon to speed the process.
- Invite Hoppip first, move it, then get Skiploom, move it, then hunt Jumpluff to maximize your chance of getting the very rare spawn.
How many islands will you need?
Because you can find around 40 to 45 spores per island, two careful runs may get you close to or above the 75-spore target, but three islands give a comfortable buffer. If you’re exploring islands for other reasons, you’ll likely collect spores naturally as you play.
Why I like The FIRST Pokopia Event
This event strikes a good balance between being eventful and casual. The goals are clear: collect 75 cotton spores, buy the flower seeds first, make habitats, and invite the Pokémon. The time commitment is reasonable, the rewards are cute and practical for decorating, and there’s a satisfying little gameplay loop when you plant, grow, and invite. Jumpluff’s resource drops add a small ongoing benefit that keeps the habitat active past the initial invite.
Final thoughts and rating
I’d rate the event highly for theme cohesion, item design, and the approachable grind. If you enjoy decorating and collecting, this is an event you’ll appreciate. My personal score would be near the top: the items are nearly perfect for spring motifs and they integrate well with town layouts.
Remember to prioritize the flower seeds. Once those habitats are set up, everything else—rare Pokémon, fluff drops, and the rest of the items—falls neatly into place.
Good luck on your islands. Go get those cotton spores and make room for Jumpluff—this event is exactly the kind of seasonal charm Pokopia needed.
Event checklist (copyable)
- Set system date to March 10–25 if needed
- Talk to Hoppip outside the house
- Call Drifloon and farm mystery islands for cotton spores (aim for 75)
- Buy 3+ dandy flower seed bundles first
- Plant 4 flowers to create habitat
- Use a Grow specialty Pokémon to speed plants
- Invite Hoppip → move → invite Skiploom → move → invite Jumpluff
