Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC Live Now, New Launch Trailer Showcased

The waters around the island beckon, and they’re brimming with things as Ditto works its magic on Bubbly Basin (with our help, of course).

Posted By | On 06th, Aug. 2026

Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin

You might already be delving under the surface of the waters with the free update that hit the game already, but if you’ve bought the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, the first chapter, is probably the place you’re going to be making a beeline for.

It’s situated well beneath the surface, requiring you to meet and engage with Manaphy, a DLC-exclusive Pokémon that will teach you a useful trick for breathing underwater so you can reach the titular town from the update with ease. You’re going to want to have a few Water-type Pokémon in tow to help out your efforts to make the town as appealing as the island you’ve already put together, and have tons of fun engaging with a host of activities and new additions in the process.

We’re especially eager to get started on that Submarine that doubles as our base of operations. If you haven’t picked up the DLC, we’ve put together a list of useful information about what it brings to the table. There’s also the launch trailer below to help sway your decision. We’re already sold on the art style’s take on underwater environments and can’t wait to spend a few hours beneath the waves.


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