Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest arrives in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2: official event guide
Pokémon Pokopia — the latest Pokémon title available on Nintendo Switch 2 — is hosting a limited-time event called Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest.
According to the official announcement, the event begins on July 19, 2026, and runs through July 27, 2026.
Players must have version 1.1.1 of Pokémon Pokopia installed to access the event and its rewards.
This guide summarizes participation steps, reward rules, and multiplayer nuances for players familiar with Switch eShop events and in-game seasonal content.
How to start the event
- Speak to Zorua: During the event period, players should talk to Zorua, who is positioned in front of the Pokémon Center, to join the Hide-and-Seek Tournament.
This interaction triggers the event activity and registers your participation.
Gameplay objective and rewards
- Beat your personal best: The core challenge is a timed hide-and-seek minigame called Hide-and-Sneak.
Players aim to set a new personal record; rewards including in-game trophies are distributed according to each player’s best time.
- Reward distribution rules: Trophies and other prizes are awarded based on the fastest times recorded.
When participating in multiplayer sessions, prize eligibility follows specific host-versus-cloud rules described below.
Multiplayer details — towns vs Cloud Island
- Playing in another player’s town: Both hosts and guests may enter tournaments in other players’ towns.
The fastest time achieved by any participant becomes the town’s highest record.
Prize distribution is limited to the host player — meaning only the host receives the town’s event prize regardless of who set the fastest time.
Spectator mode cannot participate in tournaments.
- Playing on Cloud Island: All players on Cloud Island are eligible to compete.
The quickest time recorded by any participating player is treated as Cloud Island’s highest record.
Prizes for Cloud Island tournaments are awarded only to the individual who achieves the highest record.
Additional notes and context
- Version requirement: Ensure your copy of Pokémon Pokopia is updated to version 1.1.1 before July 19 to participate.
The developer’s announcement lists version 1.1.1 as a prerequisite.
- Event timeline: The event window closes on July 27, 2026.
Players looking to compare times or pursue leaderboard records should plan sessions within these dates.
For players who followed the title’s earlier seasonal content, Pokémon Pokopia previously ran a Jirachi-themed event; interested readers can consult the game’s official news feed or eShop listing for that archive and further developer notices.
This report synthesizes the developer’s event briefing to present clear, actionable guidance for Nintendo Switch 2 owners participating in Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest.
Pokémon Pokopia — the latest Pokémon title available on Nintendo Switch 2 — is hosting a limited-time event called Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest.
According to the official announcement, the event begins on July 19, 2026, and runs through July 27, 2026.
Players must have version 1.1.1 of Pokémon Pokopia installed to access the event and its rewards.
This guide summarizes participation steps, reward rules, and multiplayer nuances for players familiar with Switch eShop events and in-game seasonal content.
How to start the event
- Speak to Zorua: During the event period, players should talk to Zorua, who is positioned in front of the Pokémon Center, to join the Hide-and-Seek Tournament.
This interaction triggers the event activity and registers your participation.
Gameplay objective and rewards
- Beat your personal best: The core challenge is a timed hide-and-seek minigame called Hide-and-Sneak.
Players aim to set a new personal record; rewards including in-game trophies are distributed according to each player’s best time.
- Reward distribution rules: Trophies and other prizes are awarded based on the fastest times recorded.
When participating in multiplayer sessions, prize eligibility follows specific host-versus-cloud rules described below.
Multiplayer details — towns vs Cloud Island
- Playing in another player’s town: Both hosts and guests may enter tournaments in other players’ towns.
The fastest time achieved by any participant becomes the town’s highest record.
Prize distribution is limited to the host player — meaning only the host receives the town’s event prize regardless of who set the fastest time.
Spectator mode cannot participate in tournaments.
- Playing on Cloud Island: All players on Cloud Island are eligible to compete.
The quickest time recorded by any participating player is treated as Cloud Island’s highest record.
Prizes for Cloud Island tournaments are awarded only to the individual who achieves the highest record.
Additional notes and context
- Version requirement: Ensure your copy of Pokémon Pokopia is updated to version 1.1.1 before July 19 to participate.
The developer’s announcement lists version 1.1.1 as a prerequisite.
- Event timeline: The event window closes on July 27, 2026.
Players looking to compare times or pursue leaderboard records should plan sessions within these dates.
For players who followed the title’s earlier seasonal content, Pokémon Pokopia previously ran a Jirachi-themed event; interested readers can consult the game’s official news feed or eShop listing for that archive and further developer notices.
This report synthesizes the developer’s event briefing to present clear, actionable guidance for Nintendo Switch 2 owners participating in Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest.
