All Pokémon Pokopia Moves and Transformations List — How to Unlock Every Move

TL;DR

• Ditto learns 13 moves and transformations across the main game and post-game
• Moves are split into two types: regular moves (in the move wheel) and transformation moves that require specific conditions
• All moves cost PP to use — restore PP by eating Leppa Berries or using the healing machine at a Pokémon Center once per day
• Moves are unlocked by meeting and completing requests for specific Pokémon throughout each region
• Transformations change Ditto’s form entirely — Surf (Lapras), Rollout (Graveler), Glide (Dragonite), and Magnet Rise (Magnemite)
• Three moves can be powered up through cooking: Leafage, Cut, and Rock Smash
• Magnet Rise is the only post-game move, found beneath the ruins of the rocket in the Withered Wasteland

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All Pokémon Pokopia Moves and Transformations

Ditto may technically know just one move — Transform — but in Pokopia it uses that ability creatively, mimicking the moves of the Pokémon it meets to reshape and rebuild the world around it. Ditto tends to maintain its humanlike form, making alterations only to specific sections of its body as needed — transforming its arms into Bulbasaur’s vines for Leafage, for example. Only a handful of moves require a full-body transformation into another Pokémon.

Moves are divided into two categories: regular moves that sit in the move wheel and can be used at any time, and transformation moves that require specific environmental conditions or locations to activate.

Regular Moves

These moves are available from your move wheel and can be used freely in appropriate situations:

Move	Effect	How to Unlock
Water Gun	Spray water; revitalise dried dirt and withered plants (grass, bushes, trees, flowers); water crops	Withered Wasteland — Talk to Squirtle during tutorial
Leafage	Grows tall grass	Withered Wasteland — Complete Bulbasaur’s first request during tutorial
Cut	Cut wooden objects like logs and trees	Withered Wasteland — Give Scyther two Sturdy Sticks
Rock Smash	Break dirt, rocks, and other materials	Withered Wasteland — Give Hitmonchan two Stones
Rototiller	Till dirt or grass for crops; pick up flowers and plants	Withered Wasteland — Fill the pond with water by breaking the two pieces of rumble blocking water to the east of Drilbur
Jump	Allows Ditto to jump	Withered Wasteland — Make Magikarp an ‘Ocean fishing spot’ habitat when requested
Camouflage	Transforms Ditto into the object in front of it	Bleak Beach — Complete Zorua’s request
Strength	Can push rocks	Rocky Ridges — Make ‘Grassy training field’ habitat to make Machoke appear
Waterfall	Climb waterfalls while using Surf	Sparkling Skylands — Talk to Gyarados on the north-west island; start Gyarados’ request; bring a bread bowl (found in the ruined café by climbing the wall to the right of Gyarados and breaking rumble)
Magnet Rise (Post-game)	Transforms Ditto into Magnemite; float in the air up and down; decorate, replace, and destroy items from the air	Withered Wasteland Post-game — Beneath ruins of the rocket; complete Magnemite’s request: make ‘Factory Storage’ habitat

Transformation Moves

These moves fully transform Ditto into another Pokémon and are often tied to travel or exploration. Transformation moves require specific conditions to use — move to an area with the correct conditions and use the button prompt to transform and activate the move:

Move	Transformation	Effect	How to Unlock
Surf	Lapras	Transforms Ditto into Lapras; allows swimming across water	Bleak Beach — Complete Piplup’s ‘Swimming time!’ request
Rollout	Graveler	Transforms Ditto into Graveler; roll quickly across terrain; break things when rolled into	Rocky Ridges — Begin Machoke’s request about Graveler; make ‘Mossy boulder’ habitat; talk to Graveler
Glide	Dragonite	Transforms Ditto into Dragonite; fly and glide downward	Sparkling Skylands — Begin Froakie’s request about Dragonite; make ‘Waterside dinghy’ habitat; talk to Dragonite

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How to Power Up Moves in Pokémon Pokopia

Once you reach Rocky Ridges and meet Chef Dente — a Greedent with a passion for cooking — you’ll discover that certain moves can be powered up through food. Cooking specific dishes permanently enhances those moves, unlocking new effects and charged variants.

At the time of writing, three moves have confirmed power-up dishes. The base recipes are listed below, but note that these can be modified with variations — the move boost remains the same regardless of which variation you cook:

Move	Power-Up Effects	Dish	Recipe
Leafage	Can grow moss on rocks; can grow vines on walls; if charged, can grow grass over a larger area	Salad	2x Leaf — Requires Chopping Board
Cut	Can cut harder substances like metal; if charged, perform Cut on objects at greater distance	Bread	3x Wheat — Requires Bread Oven
Rock Smash	Can break harder substances like Gold ore blocks	Hamburger Steak	4x Bean — Requires Frying Pan

Getting your cooking facilities set up early is worthwhile — powered-up Rock Smash in particular opens up Gold ore deposits, which are essential for crafting end-game items and building the Sparkling Skylands Pokémon Center. For a full breakdown of that rebuild and its material requirements, see our guide to building Pokémon Centers in Pokémon Pokopia.

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How to Manage PP in Pokémon Pokopia

Every move in Pokopia costs PP (Power Points) to use. A curved bar shown above the move wheel in the UI represents your current PP — you’ll need enough to use moves, so managing your usage wisely is important. Running low on PP mid-session can significantly slow down your progress.

There are two main ways to restore PP:

Leppa Berries — The most convenient option in the field. Leppa Berries can be obtained by headbutting Leppa Berry trees or receiving them from other Pokémon. To use one, open your bag, select the Leppa Berry to take it out, then eat it. Planting Leppa Berry trees near your crafting area is a great way to maintain a steady supply.

Pokémon Center Healing Machine — Every rebuilt Pokémon Center has a healing machine on the right-hand side that fully restores your PP — but only once per day. Plan your moves-heavy sessions around this reset to make the most of it.

For players still working on building their first Pokémon Center, our complete Pokémon Center rebuilding guide covers all material and Pokémon requirements for every location.

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Tips for Using Moves Efficiently

• Unlock Moves in order — the early Withered Wasteland moves form the foundation of everything else; prioritise Scyther’s Cut for Lumber production and Hitmonchan’s Rock Smash for collecting Stone and mining Clay as early as possible
• Power up Rock Smash before heading to Sparkling Skylands — you’ll need it to break Gold ore blocks, which are required for the Sparkling Skylands Pokémon Center rebuild
• Keep Leppa Berries stocked — plant a Leppa Berry tree near your main base to ensure a reliable local supply for long exploration sessions
• Transformation moves are persistent — once you’ve unlocked Surf, Rollout, and Glide, they’re always available; get Glide as soon as possible since it’s the fastest way to navigate the Sparkling Skylands
• Post-game Magnet Rise is worth the effort — the ability to decorate, place, and destroy items from mid-air is a significant quality-of-life upgrade for world-building
• Use the Handy Bag while decorating so you can quickly switch between moves and items without opening your full inventory; for more on that, see our storage guide

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