How to Get Bricks in Pokémon Pokopia — Torchic & Squishy Clay Guide

TL;DR

• Bricks are crafted by giving Squishy Clay to Torchic, who bakes it for you
• You must first unlock Torchic by building the “chirp-chirp meal” habitat
• The habitat requires: 1x Wooden Birdhouse, 1x Plated Food, and 1x Wooden Table
• Squishy Clay is collected by breaking Clay blocks using the Rock Smash Move
• Torchic takes a couple of minutes to bake your Clay — use the wait time to collect more
• Bricks are needed to craft a Planter for Meowth, and are used in other decorative items and Pokémon requests
• As a Fire-type Pokémon, Torchic can also heat up a smelter to turn ore into ingots

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How to Get Bricks in Pokémon Pokopia

To get Bricks in Pokémon Pokopia, you need to bring Squishy Clay to Torchic, who will bake it and turn it into Bricks for you. Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon, and like other Fire types in Pokopia, it has the unique ability to process raw clay materials into usable building resources. The only catch is that you need to befriend Torchic first by setting up a habitat — but don’t worry, it’s straightforward once you know what you need.

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Step 1 — Unlock Torchic by Building the “Chirp-Chirp Meal” Habitat

Torchic will become available to you naturally during Meowth’s questline. After completing several of Meowth’s requests, they’ll eventually ask you to craft a Planter for them. To make a Planter, Torchic’s help is required — which means you first need to set one up.

To unlock Torchic, build the “chirp-chirp meal” habitat by placing the following three items together in the same area:

Item Required	Notes
1x Wooden Birdhouse	Crafted from Lumber
1x Plated Food	Place a Plate, then add any food or berry on top
1x Wooden Table	Standard furniture item

Once all three items are placed within the same area, the Wooden Birdhouse will begin to rattle and shake. Interact with it to meet Torchic for the first time! After introductions, speak to Torchic again and let them know you need some Bricks. Even if you ask about the Planter first, Torchic will explain they need Bricks for that — so either way, the conversation leads to Bricks.

For tips on crafting furniture and gathering the Lumber you’ll need for the Wooden Birdhouse and Table, take a look at our guide to getting Lumber in Pokémon Pokopia.

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Step 2 — Collect Squishy Clay

With Torchic now befriended, you need to gather Squishy Clay — the raw material that gets baked into Bricks. Here’s how to find it:

• Look around town for Clay blocks, which appear in the environment as breakable terrain
• Use the Rock Smash Move to break Clay blocks and collect the Squishy Clay inside
• You likely already have some Clay in your bag from exploring, so check your inventory first

Rock Smash is a move you’ll learn from a Pokémon — like other abilities in Pokopia, it’s acquired by befriending the right Pokémon and having them teach it to Ditto. If you haven’t unlocked Rock Smash yet, progress through the early quests and keep an eye out for Pokémon that teach breaking moves.

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Step 3 — Give Squishy Clay to Torchic

Once you have Squishy Clay in hand, head back to Torchic and request that they bake it into Bricks. Torchic will get to work immediately, but the process takes a couple of minutes in real time. Rather than standing around waiting, use that window productively:

• Set up another habitat to attract new Pokémon
• Head out to collect more Squishy Clay for a second batch
• Check on any other ongoing Pokémon requests or crafting jobs

When Torchic is done, return to collect your freshly baked Bricks. Your first priority should be using them to craft the Planter for Meowth — but after that, Bricks are yours to use however you like. Any time you need more, simply bring Torchic another batch of Squishy Clay and request another round of baking.

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What Are Bricks Used For in Pokémon Pokopia?

Bricks are a versatile crafting material with several uses in Pokopia:

Crafting the Planter — This is your first required use of Bricks, as Meowth asks you to craft a Planter once you’ve set up their habitat questline. This is what triggers the Torchic introduction in the first place.

Decorative items — Bricks are used in a number of craftable decorative structures. As you unlock new recipes and advance through the game, you’ll find Bricks appearing as a material requirement for a range of items that help decorate your world and buildings.

Pokémon requests — Some Pokémon living in your world will occasionally make requests that require specific crafted items — Bricks may be called upon to fulfil these as you progress.

Since Torchic is the only way to produce Bricks, maintaining a good stockpile of Squishy Clay and making regular visits to Torchic is the best strategy for keeping your supply topped up.

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Tips for Getting Bricks Efficiently

• Collect Squishy Clay in bulk before visiting Torchic so you can request multiple batches in a row
• Set up a dedicated Torchic station near your Workbench — since Torchic needs time to bake, having everything nearby makes the process feel seamless
• Don’t forget to return to collect your Bricks after Torchic finishes baking — it’s easy to get distracted exploring and leave a batch sitting uncollected
• Place your Workbench near Storage Boxes so Bricks you craft items with are easy to access; for a full breakdown of storage options, see our guide to increasing storage in Pokémon Pokopia
• Check your bag before mining — you may already be carrying Squishy Clay from earlier exploration without realising it

While you’re building out your world and working through Pokémon requests, there are plenty of other systems worth mastering. Our guide to getting dolls in Pokémon Pokopia is a great next stop — dolls are essential for accessing Dream Islands and farming rare materials. And if you want to personalise Ditto while you play, check out the full Pokopia hairstyles list or our guide on how to change your appearance. For Switch 1 players hoping to join in, our Pokopia GameShare guide explains exactly how to get started.

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