Comprehensive Guide to Bubbly Basin DLC Habitats in Pokémon Pokopia
The Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokémon Pokopia introduces an array of fresh environments, enriching the game's Habitat Dex with an entirely new 'Basin' category. These new dwelling spaces function identically to the core game's existing habitats, requiring players to strategically arrange items to forge welcoming areas for various Pokémon. Successfully constructed habitats will shimmer and be logged in your Habitat Dex, eventually attracting specific Pokémon to reside there. Accessing these exclusive habitats, however, necessitates ownership of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass.
The Bubbly Basin expansion brings forth 36 novel habitats, many of which depend on items unique to this DLC. Players can forage for these items directly within the Bubbly Basin area, although certain recipes might require advancing your Environment Level or relying on fortunate discoveries from the Basin Dream Island to unlock. Below is a detailed compilation of all the Bubbly Basin habitats available in Pokémon Pokopia, outlining the items needed for each, along with the Pokémon known to inhabit them.
For instance, creating a "Basin tall grass" habitat simply requires four seabed tall grass items, and it may attract Pokémon such as Mudkip, Buizel, or Totodile. The "Basin tall grass and coral" habitat, needing four seabed tall grass, one small coral, and one tall coral, is known to host Corsola, Shellder, and Swampert. Similarly, a "Swaying flower bed" is formed with four seabed flowers, attracting Stunfisk, Popplio, and Finneon. More complex arrangements include the "Molten mossy rest spot," which combines one molten rock and four sea moss to attract Bruxish, or the "Creepy chimney rocks," which, with its requirement of one chimney rocks, four sea moss, one barrel, and one lit lantern, may invite Pincurchin and Marshtomp. These diverse habitats offer a rich variety of ways to engage with the game's environment and expand your Pokémon collection.
Further into the Basin, you can construct a "Discarded treasure" habitat using a big treasure chest, a waste bin, and garbage bags, appealing to certain Pokémon yet to be fully identified. For those with a nautical flair, the "Playing sailor" habitat, comprising a big treasure chest, a ship's wheel, a wooden crate, and a bottled ship, will draw in Frillish and other mysterious creatures. The "Ocean treasures" habitat, requiring a marine chest, a bottled ship, and sparkling jewelry, also promises to attract some elusive Pokémon. Beyond these, a "Smoothie-making spot" involves a blender, plated food, and any table to welcome Buizel, while a "Fluffy relaxation" area needs a cushion bed, any lighting, and any doll, bringing Chinchou and Mudkip to your collection.
For more aquatic-themed structures, the "Canoe dock" (one canoe, two floating logs, two water) is a suitable dwelling for Totodile and Drednaw during the daytime. "Muddy playtime," featuring a windup Inkay, a towel rack, floating logs, and two muddy water, will attract Marshtomp and Barboach. A luxurious "Muddy spa" requires a wide seat, a Gyarados fountain, a bathtime set, and two muddy water, specifically for Swampert. Additionally, a "Topsy-turvy" habitat, constructed from three hanging lampions, is perfect for Malabar. Entertainment-focused habitats like the "Bubbly bathtub" (one bathtub, one powered bubble machine) will attract Totodile, and the "Bubbly stage" (one powered small stage, two powered bubble machines) brings Popplio. For grander spectacles, the "Glowing stage for three" (three standing mics, three powered wireless power-transmitter posts) draws Wugtrio, and an "Elegant concert" (one harp, one marine chair, two powered shell lamps) is ideal for an unconfirmed Pokémon.
Lastly, some unique habitats cater to specific tastes: "Maritime teatime" combines a chic table, two chic chairs, a push cart, any tea set, and a bottled ship, attracting a pair of unknown Pokémon. The "Nostalgia zone" requires an antique chest, a music box, a photo frame, two sea moss, a wooden crate, and a lit lantern, attracting yet another mysterious Pokémon. For personal care, a "Marine makeup stand" built with a marine closet, a marine dresser, and a marine chair will attract an unknown creature. A "Gorgeous sleeping area" with an ornate partition, bed, and stand is another habitat for an unidentified Pokémon. Finally, the "Mermaid's gym," which showcases a marine sofa, six pedestals/exhibition stands, and six decorative Poké Balls (Great, Heal, Dive, Net, Lure, Quick), is a prime spot for Starmie.
