The Pokémon Company has reopened a recurring in-game special event, reviving Bulbasaur's Jump Rope Contest in Pokopia for a limited run.
The company confirmed the event will be available in-game from September 20 through September 28, giving players another opportunity to complete the jump rope minigame and claim tiered rewards.
Background
The Pokémon Company, founded in 1998 and responsible for managing the Pokémon franchise, frequently deploys limited-time events to engage players.
Pokémon titles and related experiences have a long history on Nintendo platforms — from Game Boy and Nintendo DS to Nintendo 3DS and the current Nintendo Switch — and events like this often appear across multiple Pokémon releases and companion apps available via storefronts such as the eShop.
Event summary and rewritten announcement language
In its announcement, The Pokémon Company said the Bulbasaur-themed minigame is back for a fixed window in late September and that players can earn a range of items by meeting jump-count milestones.
The company also indicated that contest-style special events can be rerun periodically, letting players know similar events may return in the future.
Rewards (verified tiers)
- 5+ jumps: 5 Leppa Berries
- 10+ jumps: 1 Star Piece
- 20+ jumps: 3 Large Lost Relics
- 30+ jumps: 3 Rainbow Feathers
- 40+ jumps: 3 Silver Feathers
- 50+ jumps: Trophy item (unique)
- 75+ jumps: 30 Pokemetal Ingots
- 100+ jumps: 1 Rare Pokemetal Ingot
Practical notes for players
The contest runs only between September 20 and September 28 in-game, so players should plan play sessions accordingly to reach higher tiers before the event window closes.
Items such as Star Pieces and Pokemetal Ingots are commonly used in many Pokémon titles for progression and upgrades, making the event a straightforward way to gather useful resources.
What this means for future events
By explicitly returning a past special event, The Pokémon Company demonstrates a pattern of reintroducing limited-time contests to maintain player engagement.
Players tracking future updates can expect similar mini-events to appear again, and should watch official channels and storefront listings such as the eShop or announcements tied to Nintendo Directs for confirmed schedules and platform-specific details.
Source
Official announcement from The Pokémon Company (event dates and reward tiers as listed above).
The company confirmed the event will be available in-game from September 20 through September 28, giving players another opportunity to complete the jump rope minigame and claim tiered rewards.
Background
The Pokémon Company, founded in 1998 and responsible for managing the Pokémon franchise, frequently deploys limited-time events to engage players.
Pokémon titles and related experiences have a long history on Nintendo platforms — from Game Boy and Nintendo DS to Nintendo 3DS and the current Nintendo Switch — and events like this often appear across multiple Pokémon releases and companion apps available via storefronts such as the eShop.
Event summary and rewritten announcement language
In its announcement, The Pokémon Company said the Bulbasaur-themed minigame is back for a fixed window in late September and that players can earn a range of items by meeting jump-count milestones.
The company also indicated that contest-style special events can be rerun periodically, letting players know similar events may return in the future.
Rewards (verified tiers)
- 5+ jumps: 5 Leppa Berries
- 10+ jumps: 1 Star Piece
- 20+ jumps: 3 Large Lost Relics
- 30+ jumps: 3 Rainbow Feathers
- 40+ jumps: 3 Silver Feathers
- 50+ jumps: Trophy item (unique)
- 75+ jumps: 30 Pokemetal Ingots
- 100+ jumps: 1 Rare Pokemetal Ingot
Practical notes for players
The contest runs only between September 20 and September 28 in-game, so players should plan play sessions accordingly to reach higher tiers before the event window closes.
Items such as Star Pieces and Pokemetal Ingots are commonly used in many Pokémon titles for progression and upgrades, making the event a straightforward way to gather useful resources.
What this means for future events
By explicitly returning a past special event, The Pokémon Company demonstrates a pattern of reintroducing limited-time contests to maintain player engagement.
Players tracking future updates can expect similar mini-events to appear again, and should watch official channels and storefront listings such as the eShop or announcements tied to Nintendo Directs for confirmed schedules and platform-specific details.
Source
Official announcement from The Pokémon Company (event dates and reward tiers as listed above).
