🎮"Hide-and-Seek Tournament" with Zoroa and Friends in "Poko a Pokémon" Starts July 19! An event you can play in other players' towns or on Cloud Island

The Nintendo Switch 2 game " Poko a Pokémon " has announced that a " Hide-and-Seek Tournament " featuring Zoroa and friends will be held starting Sunday, July 19, 2026!
Use "Imitate" to hide from the Pokémon, and you'll receive items based on your completion time.

"Hide-and-Seek Tournament" Event Confirmed for "Poko a Pokémon"! Play Hide-and-Seek with Zoroa and Friends

An event where you can play “Hide-and-Seek” with Zoroa and friends in “Poko a Pokémon” will begin on Sunday, July 19, 2026!
Clear the stage quickly to earn items based on your completion time!
Play lots and aim to break your record.

Event Period: Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. – Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:59 a.m.

How to Play the "Hide-and-Seek Tournament"! Multiplayer is also available

During the event, talk to the Zoroa standing in front of the Pokémon Center.
You can join the “Hide-and-Seek Tournament”!

Set a new high score in “Hide-and-Seek”!

Play Hide-and-Seek and beat your personal best.
You’ll receive special items, such as “Trophies,” based on your best score.

[Multiplayer] Play Together in Someone Else’s Town

In other players’ towns, both hosts and guests can participate in the tournament together!
The fastest completion time among all participating players becomes “that town’s high score.”
Please note that prizes are awarded only to the host.

[Multiplayer] Play Together on Cloud Island

All players currently on Cloud Island can participate in the tournament.
The fastest completion time among all participating players becomes “Cloud Island’s Highest Record”!
Compete to set the best record on Cloud Island.

How to Start the Event

Download software update Ver. 1.1.1

Set the date and time on both Nintendo Switch consoles to match the real-world date and time

Launch the game while connected to the internet

For more details on the event, check the official “Poko a Pokémon” website!

Why not talk to Zoroa and enjoy a game of hide-and-seek—either alone or with friends?
"Poko a Pokémon" is available for purchase on the Nintendo Store.
Check the official Pokémon X account ( Pokemon_cojp ) for the latest updates!

Product Overview
Title	Poko a Pokémon
Supported Platforms	Nintendo Switch 2
Price	Boxed Version / Digital Version: 8,980 yen (tax included)