Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass Price and Content Guide
The Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass for Switch 2 costs $34.99 and delivers three waves of paid content. The first expands the game with a complete underwater area, while the later releases focus on Pokémon accessories and another location to restore.
Price and purchase options
The Expansion Pass is sold separately from the base game through Nintendo eShop. Existing players pay $34.99 for the pass. New players can instead purchase a bundle containing Pokemon Pokopia and the Expansion Pass for $104.99.
Because the base game is priced at $70, the bundle costs the same as buying both products separately. It is a convenient single purchase, but it does not include a discount.
These are US prices. Nintendo eShop prices and currencies vary by region, so check your local store before buying.
Expansion Pass schedule at a glance
| Wave | Release | Main content |
|---|---|---|
| Wave 1 | August 5, 2026 | Bubbly Basin and four Pokémon |
| Wave 2 | Later in 2026 | Wearable accessories for Pokémon |
| Wave 3 | 2027 | A new location to explore and restore |
What each wave adds
Wave 1: Bubbly Basin
Available from August 5, 2026, the first wave takes you underwater to rebuild the remains of Bubbly Basin, a sunken area based on Cerulean City. It introduces four Pokémon: Lumineon, Totodile, Manaphy, and Popplio. This is currently the most detailed and substantial part of the pass, especially for players who have already completed the restoration projects in the base game.
A free update launched alongside Wave 1. Players without the Expansion Pass therefore still receive new content, although Bubbly Basin itself belongs to the paid pass.
Wave 2: More Pokémon customization
The second wave is due later in 2026. Its confirmed focus is cosmetic customization, with new accessories that Pokémon can wear. No additional explorable area has been announced for this wave, but the accessories offer more ways to personalize your residents and settlements.
Wave 3: Another location
The final wave is planned for 2027 and will add a new location to explore and rebuild. Nintendo has not yet detailed its Pokémon, objectives, or exact release date, so this part of the pass remains the biggest unknown.
Should you buy the Expansion Pass now?
Buying now makes the most sense if you want to play Bubbly Basin and expect to enjoy all three waves. One purchase unlocks Wave 1 immediately and grants Waves 2 and 3 when they arrive.
If accessories are not important to you and you mainly want the unannounced 2027 location, waiting for more information is the safer choice. The three waves are not currently sold individually: you must purchase the complete Expansion Pass to access any of its paid content.