How to Unlock Lapras & Enable Swimming in Pokopia

Ready to unlock Lapras and gain the ability to swim throughout Pokopia? This guide walks you through the exact steps needed to obtain Lapras and set up the Tropical Sea Side Habitat. Whether you’re new to the game or looking for a quick refresher, follow along as we break down each requirement and construction step.

Getting Started: Locate Lapras at Bleak Beach

First, head to Bleak Beach where you’ll find Lapras. Before you can catch Lapras, you’ll need to create the Tropical Sea Side Habitat right next to where Lapras is standing. This habitat consists of a large palm tree surrounded by four bushes.

Building the Tropical Sea Side Habitat

Step 1: Gather Your Materials with Rotatilla

To collect the palm tree and bushes needed for the habitat, you’ll use Rotatilla—the tool from Drillbar found in the first area. You can pick up to four items at a time using this tool. Collect the palm trees and bushes from the park area near the beach.

Step 2: Place the Palm Tree Next to Water

The large palm tree must be placed directly next to the water. If needed, you can replace the sand with soil to create a better planting area. Once positioned correctly, place your palm tree.

Step 3: Plant Four Bushes Around the Palm

After placing the palm tree, plant four flowers or bushes around it to complete the Tropical Sea Side Habitat. The habitat requires the palm tree to be inland with exactly four flowers surrounding it. Note that newly planted bushes may take a day to grow.

Why This Habitat Matters

The Tropical Sea Side Habitat is essential because the Pokémon in this area possess the grow ability, which accelerates crop growth at Bleak Beach. This makes the habitat a valuable resource for your progression.

Prerequisites: Complete Pitplup’s Quests

Before you can officially unlock Lapras, you must complete a series of quests with Pitplup. These quests will guide you through additional requirements and unlock new crafting recipes.

Pitplup Quest Requirements

One of Pitplup’s quests involves dealing with Trubbish in a specific area. You’ll also need to learn how to craft a shower using iron—a recipe you’ll unlock at Crash Off Beach as part of Pitplup’s quest line. Continue following Pitplup’s quest chain to unlock all necessary prerequisites.

Final Steps to Unlock Lapras and Swimming

Once you’ve completed Pitplup’s quests and built the Tropical Sea Side Habitat, you’re ready to catch Lapras. After obtaining Lapras, tidy up the beach by clearing away any remaining mud—you likely did some of this already during Pitplup’s quests.

With Lapras in your possession and the beach cleaned up, you’ll now have the ability to swim freely throughout Pokopia!

Summary

Unlocking Lapras and swimming in Pokopia requires three main steps: building the Tropical Sea Side Habitat with a palm tree and four bushes, completing all of Pitplup’s quests, and cleaning up the beach. Use Rotatilla to gather materials, place the palm tree next to water, plant your four flowers, and follow the quest chain to success. You’ll be swimming in Pokopia in no time!

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