The Pokémon Company will release "Bubbly Basin," the first volume of the paid downloadable content "Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass" for the Nintendo Switch 2 game Pokémon Pokopia, on the morning of August 5, 2026 (Wednesday). The DLC expands on the game's town-building and slow-life gameplay with Pokémon.
To mark the release, an area gate from the world of Pokémon Pokopia has appeared at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, where a limited-time real-world event will run from August 6 (Thursday). At the same time, the Minatomirai Line's train cars and Minatomirai Station have been taken over with a Pokémon Pokopia theme since August 2 (Sunday), turning the town of Minatomirai into part of the Bubbly Basin world for the summer.
Area Gate Appears at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Real-World Event From August 6
In Pokémon Pokopia, raising a trainer's rank unlocks area gates that let players travel to other towns, and one such gate has now appeared at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. From August 6 (Thursday), for a limited time, visitors will be able to step through the gate into a special event space themed around the new town, Bubbly Basin. Further details on what lies beyond the gate are still to come.
*This event includes staging that differs from the actual in-game visuals.
Minatomirai Line Takes Over as Part of the Bubbly Basin World
From August 2 (Sunday), the interior of Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line has transformed into the world of Pokémon Pokopia. The Y500 series train cars, which began running the same day, are wrapped with lively Pokémon artwork, and hanging ads, window ads, and door stickers fill the cars.
A Special Wrapped Train Themed Around Bubbly Basin
To mark the release of "Bubbly Basin," the first volume of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, a specially wrapped train created in collaboration with Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Co., Ltd. began running on August 2 (Sunday).
The train is wrapped with Pokémon that can be found in Bubbly Basin, along with Ditto transformed into human form using the new move "Diving," making the Minatomirai Line itself feel like part of the Bubbly Basin world. Ditto also appears on the in-train destination displays.
*"Diving" can be learned through the free Ver. 2.0.0 update.
Minatomirai Station's Mirai Tube Transforms Into an Undersea World
From August 5 (Wednesday) to August 9 (Sunday), the Mirai Tube concourse outside the ticket gates on the station's basement 3rd floor will be entirely decorated in the world of Pokémon Pokopia.
Themed around the undersea scenery of Bubbly Basin, the space recreates the "habitats" where players encounter Pokémon in the game. At the central signage area, different Pokémon appear from each habitat, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of Bubbly Basin.
New TV commercials for the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass featuring Sakana-kun, airing since July 30 (Thursday), will also be shown in the space.
The space also includes photo spots modeled on the "habitat" displays familiar from the game, letting visitors feel as if they've stepped inside Pokémon Pokopia.
Visitors who find a Pokémon "habitat" are invited to share a photo using the hashtag "#生息地みつけたもん."
Event Overview
- Title: A Real Pokémon Pokopia Experience! "Bubbly Basin" at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Period: August 6 (Thursday) to August 9 (Sunday), 2026 — 4 days total
- *The event may close in the event of rain or severe weather; check the official Pokémon X account for details.
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001)
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Admission: Free
- Time required inside: Approximately 20 minutes
- Organizer: The Pokémon Company
- Cooperation: Yokohama Akarenga Co., Ltd.
- Official X: https://x.com/Pokemon_cojp
- Numbered tickets: A numbered ticket is required for entry; see the details and notices below before reserving.
How to Get a Numbered Entry Ticket
Entry through the gate, along with the "habitat-building" and "deep-sea sparkle" photo spot experiences, requires a numbered ticket.
Tickets are issued through the LINE app "mogily." Scanning a QR code posted near the venue with the LINE app distributes numbered tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Each hour, 90 numbered tickets are issued, and every 20 minutes, 30 groups are admitted in ticket-number order.
- Example: for a ticket obtained in the 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM slot:
- Numbers 1-30: entry from 10:00 AM
- Numbers 31-60: entry from 10:20 AM
- Numbers 61-90: entry from 10:40 AM
- Example: for a ticket obtained in the 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM slot:
- Ticket distribution may end earlier than planned depending on the day's conditions.
- Only one ticket can be obtained per application, limited to one per person.
- Each ticket admits up to 4 people in a group.
- Groups of 2 or more should have one representative obtain the ticket.
- Groups of 5 or more should obtain 2 tickets.
- The QR code for obtaining tickets will be posted near the venue from 8:00 AM each day.
- Tickets can be obtained for entry slots up to 4 hours after scanning the QR code (for example, at 10:00 AM, tickets are available up to the 2:00 PM entry slot).
- Ticket holders will receive a LINE notification with a QR code once they are able to enter.
- Transferring or reselling tickets is strictly prohibited; visitors found doing so may be refused entry.
- Only one sticker will be given per group after the "habitat-building" experience.
- Depending on the day's conditions, visitors without a ticket may also be admitted.
Notices
- Extreme heat is expected. Visitors are asked to avoid arriving or lining up before 8:00 AM and to stay hydrated.
- In the event of a natural disaster, infectious disease outbreak, severe weather, or other unavoidable circumstances, the event may close or change its hours. Numbered tickets already obtained will become invalid in such cases, with no rescheduling and no compensation for travel or accommodation costs.
- The organizer is not responsible for accidents, theft, or property damage occurring in or around the venue.
- Wait times may be longer than expected depending on congestion.
- Inquiries about the event's operating status will not be answered directly; updates may be posted via the official Pokémon X account, though not in real time.
- Inquiries directed to the venue (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse) are not accepted.
Minatomirai Station Takeover Overview
- Area: Minatomirai Station concourse and train cars (Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Y500 series) on the Minatomirai Line; Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (basement 3rd floor concourse outside the ticket gates)
- Period:
- Train takeover (car wrap): August 2 (Sunday) to September 25 (Friday), 2026 (planned)
- In-car ads run through August 18 (Tuesday)
- Station platform: August 3 (Monday) to August 9 (Sunday), 2026 (planned)
- Mirai Tube decoration: August 5 (Wednesday) to August 9 (Sunday), 2026 (planned)
- Some ads will be posted starting August 3 (Monday)
- Train takeover (car wrap): August 2 (Sunday) to September 25 (Friday), 2026 (planned)
*Inquiries to the railway operator, station, or station staff about this event are not accepted.
*Please avoid obstructing passage while viewing or photographing the displays.
*During the display period, schedules may change without notice — including cancellations or delays to the start or end of service — due to unavoidable circumstances such as train disruptions.
New TV Commercial for the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass
Since July 30 (Thursday), new TV commercials for the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass featuring Sakana-kun have been airing.
- "Sakana-kun" edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_69hqvAVQ7Q
- "Maggyo-kun?" edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtKgopFUKk
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Roadmap
The paid DLC "Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass" bundles three volumes of content, scheduled for release as follows:
- Volume 1, "Bubbly Basin" (releasing August 5, 2026): adds the new town Bubbly Basin, along with new Pokémon, furniture, and more.
- *To start "Bubbly Basin," players must clear the "Let's Raise Our Environment Level Further!" request in the town ドンヨリうみべの街 and learn the move "Diving," which is added in the free Ver. 2.0.0 update releasing August 5.
- Volume 2 (planned for winter 2026): adds accessories, Pokémon, furniture, and more. No new town is planned for this volume.
- Volume 3 (planned for 2027): adds a new town, along with new Pokémon, furniture, and more.
Product Information
Pokémon Pokopia
- Release date: March 5, 2026 (Thursday)
- Suggested retail price: 8,980 yen (tax included), for both the packaged (Key Card) and download versions
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre: Slow-life sandbox
- Players: 1 (up to 4 via local or internet play)
- Language support: Japanese, English, Spanish (European Spanish), French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
- CERO rating: A
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass
- Release date: June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Suggested retail price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Format: Add-on content (download only)
- CERO rating: A
- Requires the base game, Pokémon Pokopia, to play.
Official site (Pokémon Pokopia): https://www.pocoapokemon.jp/ja/
Official site (Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass): https://www.pocoapokemon.jp/dlc/ja/
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