The Pokémon Company has announced a limited-time event for Pokémon Pokopia: Sableye's Gem Hunt, a promotional event that introduces Sableye to the live game for the duration of the event.
According to an update shared via Serebii.net on April 24, 2026, the event runs from 05:00 local time on April 29 through 04:59 local time on May 14.
During this window, players can complete event activities to obtain materials and items tied to Sableye.
Event overview
- Event name: Sableye's Gem Hunt
- Game: Pokémon Pokopia
- Organizer: The Pokémon Company
- Dates: From 05:00 local time on April 29 through 04:59 local time on May 14 (as reported by Serebii.net)
How the event works
The Sableye's Gem Hunt event adds Sableye as a temporary or newly available Pokémon within Pokémon Pokopia during the event period.
Players can collect Red Crystal Fragments by exploring Dream Islands.
Those fragments can be exchanged with Sableye for exclusive reward items.
The announced rewards include materials that can be used to craft habitats; placing those habitats in-game will allow players to permanently befriend Sableye.
Rewritten statement from the Serebii update
Serebii reported that the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia event—Sableye's Gem Hunt—adds Sableye into the game and runs from 05:00 local time on April 29 through 04:59 local time on May 14.
The site provided the initial timing and details of the fragment-collection and trade mechanics.
Verified details and sources
The timeline and mechanics above are based on the official announcement shared by The Pokémon Company and the summary posted by Serebii.net on April 24, 2026.
The event name, key dates, the appearance of Sableye, the use of Red Crystal Fragments on Dream Islands, and the habitat-crafting method for permanently befriending Sableye are all included in those communications.
What players should know
Players who log in during the specified window can pursue Red Crystal Fragments on Dream Islands and prepare to trade them for exclusive items to create Sableye habitats.
As with other limited-time events, players aiming to secure Sableye should note the local-time schedule and plan play sessions accordingly.
Have thoughts on the Sableye event?
Share your experiences and strategies in the comments below—fellow trainers will want to know how quickly you earn fragments and which habitat recipes work best.
According to an update shared via Serebii.net on April 24, 2026, the event runs from 05:00 local time on April 29 through 04:59 local time on May 14.
During this window, players can complete event activities to obtain materials and items tied to Sableye.
Event overview
- Event name: Sableye's Gem Hunt
- Game: Pokémon Pokopia
- Organizer: The Pokémon Company
- Dates: From 05:00 local time on April 29 through 04:59 local time on May 14 (as reported by Serebii.net)
How the event works
The Sableye's Gem Hunt event adds Sableye as a temporary or newly available Pokémon within Pokémon Pokopia during the event period.
Players can collect Red Crystal Fragments by exploring Dream Islands.
Those fragments can be exchanged with Sableye for exclusive reward items.
The announced rewards include materials that can be used to craft habitats; placing those habitats in-game will allow players to permanently befriend Sableye.
Rewritten statement from the Serebii update
Serebii reported that the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia event—Sableye's Gem Hunt—adds Sableye into the game and runs from 05:00 local time on April 29 through 04:59 local time on May 14.
The site provided the initial timing and details of the fragment-collection and trade mechanics.
Verified details and sources
The timeline and mechanics above are based on the official announcement shared by The Pokémon Company and the summary posted by Serebii.net on April 24, 2026.
The event name, key dates, the appearance of Sableye, the use of Red Crystal Fragments on Dream Islands, and the habitat-crafting method for permanently befriending Sableye are all included in those communications.
What players should know
Players who log in during the specified window can pursue Red Crystal Fragments on Dream Islands and prepare to trade them for exclusive items to create Sableye habitats.
As with other limited-time events, players aiming to secure Sableye should note the local-time schedule and plan play sessions accordingly.
Have thoughts on the Sableye event?
Share your experiences and strategies in the comments below—fellow trainers will want to know how quickly you earn fragments and which habitat recipes work best.