Limited-Time Pokémon Event Features Adorable Zorua in Pokopia

Pokémon Pokopia recently wrapped up a limited-time event featuring the mythical wish-granting Pokémon Jirachi. While the upcoming event won’t introduce any new Pokémon, it will highlight a fan-favorite. On Wednesday, it was announced that Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest is set to kick off on July 19.

Zorua will be ready to launch the contest at any rebuilt Pokémon Center, so if you need to set one up, you have time before the event begins. Alternatively, you can join another player’s world or head to Cloud Island to get the contest started and compete for top scores.

As with previous contests, participating in Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest will reward you with special prizes, including a trophy to enhance your habitats. Past events, like Bulbasaur’s jump rope contest, offered rewards such as berries and PokéMetal.

The Zorua contest begins on July 19 at 5:00 a.m. local time and will run until July 27 at 4:59 a.m. Following this event, Pokopia’s first paid expansion, Bubbly Basin, is just around the corner.

Pokémon Pokopia launched on March 5 and quickly became a standout title for the Switch 2, earning high praise. While some found it a bit grindy, it remains an enjoyable experience. If you haven’t yet explored Pokémon Pokopia, it’s available as part of a limited-time Nintendo Switch 2 bundle for $499.99—a solid deal, especially with a price increase on the horizon.

What to know before diving into this expansive Pokémon spin-off.