The biggest Pokémon Pokopia news yesterday was the official announcement of the next limited-time in-game event: Bulbasaur's Jump Rope Contest.
This fun mini-game event kicks off on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. and runs until Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 4:59 a.m. local time. Players can find Bulbasaur hanging out near any of the four Pokémon Centers across the game's regions (Withered Wasteland, Rocky Ridges, Bleak Beach, and Sparkling Skylands). Participants will compete in jump rope challenges to set records and earn exclusive rewards and prizes.
The event continues the game's pattern of light-hearted, engaging activities that encourage exploration and interaction with iconic Pokémon in its cozy life-sim world. A Sableye-themed event is already teased to follow shortly after.
Bulbasaur's Jump Rope Contest Event Prizes
Each time you set a higher jump-rope record, you unlock the next milestone reward. The headline collectible is the Jump Rope Trophy, earned at 51 jumps.
| Prize | Jumps Personal Record |
|---|---|
| 1 Leppa Berry | 1 |
| 3 Honey | 11 |
| 1 Star Piece | 11 |
| 3 Large Lost Relic | 21 |
| 3 Rainbow Feather | 31 |
| 3 Silver Feather | 41 |
| 1 Jump Rope Trophy | 51 |
| 30 Pokémetal | 76 |
| 10 Rare Pokémetal | 101 and beyond |
Quick participation notes:
- Talk to Bulbasaur to start the contest, ideally near a Pokémon Center.
- The rope rhythm is not perfectly constant, so timing by visual cue and sound cue both helps.
- The event follows your console's local-time schedule, so your real-world timezone matters for start/end availability.
References:
- PokopiaDex Event Guide (primary event + prize table) → https://pokopiadex.com/events/bulbasaurs-jump-rope-contest
- Vice: Pokémon Pokopia Announces Its Next Event → https://www.vice.com/en/article/pokemon-pokopia-announces-its-next-event-and-its-happening-soon/
- IGN Pokopia Events Guide → https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-pokopia/Pokopia_Events