TL;DR
- Notes are a type of Human Records collectible scattered across Pokopia’s four main areas.
- There are two types: area-specific tip notes and Someone’s Journal entries (#1–#4).
- Tip Notes are hidden near Workbenches, shop ruins, stone ledges, and Area Gates.
- Someone’s Journal entries #1–#4 are each found inside the Pokémon Center of their respective area.
- Some Notes require story progression to unlock — you must advance the main quest to reach certain areas.
- This guide is in-progress; more Notes locations will be added as they are discovered.
Notes in Pokémon Pokopia are a special type of Human Records collectible scattered throughout your adventure. These written documents — survival tips, shop guides, personal journals — offer a window into the world before Pokopia’s catastrophe. Collecting them all is one of the most rewarding completionist goals the game has to offer.
Notes are easy to miss. They blend into the environment and some are locked behind story progression, so you’ll need to work through the main quest to access certain areas before you can find them. Below is our complete, in-progress guide to every Pokémon Pokopia Notes location.
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All Pokémon Pokopia Notes Locations
Here is our in-progress table of every Notes location in Pokémon Pokopia:
| Note Name | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Improving Your Quality of Life | Withered Wasteland | ✅ Found |
| How to Open a Shop | Bleak Beach | ✅ Found |
| Tomorrow’s Meals | Rocky Ridges | ✅ Found |
| Observation Notes | Sparkling Skylands | ✅ Found |
| TBC | TBC | ???? In Progress |
| TBC | TBC | ???? In Progress |
| Someone’s Journal #1 | Withered Wasteland | ✅ Found |
| Someone’s Journal #2 | Bleak Beach | ✅ Found |
| Someone’s Journal #3 | Rocky Ridges | ✅ Found |
| Someone’s Journal #4 | Sparkling Skylands | ✅ Found |
| TBC | TBC | ???? In Progress |
Pokémon Pokopia Notes Locations – Detailed Guide
Withered Wasteland – Improving Your Quality of Life
The Improving Your Quality of Life note is found next to a Workbench inside the ruins of a house in Withered Wasteland, north-east of the Pokémon Center. Look for the crumbled structure — the Note sits right beside the crafting station.
Withered Wasteland – Someone’s Journal #1
Someone’s Journal #1 is located inside the Withered Wasteland Pokémon Center. Head inside and look around — it’s straightforward to spot once you’ve restored the center in this area.
Bleak Beach – How to Open a Shop
The How to Open a Shop note is found in the ruins of a shop south-west of the Pokémon Center in Bleak Beach. Scout the south-west corner of the area near the beachside ruins and you should find it quickly.
Bleak Beach – Someone’s Journal #2
Someone’s Journal #2 is found inside the Bleak Beach Pokémon Center. Once you’ve unlocked Bleak Beach by completing the Withered Wasteland main quests, head straight for the center interior.
Rocky Ridges – Tomorrow’s Meals
The Tomorrow’s Meals note sits on a stone ledge between a box and a sink in the south-east area of Rocky Ridges. It blends into the environment, so explore the south-east section carefully. While you’re in the area, it’s a great time to gather materials for crafting.
Rocky Ridges – Someone’s Journal #3
Someone’s Journal #3 is located inside the Rocky Ridges Pokémon Center. You’ll need to have progressed the story to reach Rocky Ridges first — once there, head into the Pokémon Center and the journal will be waiting inside.
Sparkling Skylands – Observation Notes
The Observation Notes note is found next to the Area Gate on the east side of Sparkling Skylands. This is the final major unlockable area, so you’ll need to complete the main quests across all three preceding zones first. Work on increasing your Environment Level to unlock it faster.
Sparkling Skylands – Someone’s Journal #4
Someone’s Journal #4 is inside the Sparkling Skylands Pokémon Center. As the last major area in Pokopia, Sparkling Skylands only becomes accessible after you’ve worked through Withered Wasteland, Bleak Beach, and Rocky Ridges in full.
Tips for Finding All Notes in Pokémon Pokopia
Notes don’t stand out visually, so a systematic approach helps. Check near Workbenches, Pokémon Centers, and Area Gates first — these landmarks tend to be near Note spawn points. Progress the main story before hunting for Notes; trying to collect them out of order will lock you out of entire areas.
Your moves and transformations are useful for reaching awkward spots. Some Notes may be on elevated ledges or across water, so make sure you know how to jump and how to swim before exploring. While you’re hunting Notes, keep an eye on your Pokédex and Habitat Dex — Notes often appear in habitat-rich environments worth cataloguing anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions – Pokémon Pokopia Notes Locations
What are Notes in Pokémon Pokopia?
Notes are a sub-category of Human Records collectibles in Pokémon Pokopia. They are written documents left behind in Pokopia’s ruined world, covering survival tips, commerce guides, and personal journals from past inhabitants. Collecting them contributes to your overall game completion.
How many Notes are there in Pokémon Pokopia?
The total number of Notes is still being uncovered. At least eight have been confirmed so far — four area-specific tip notes and four Someone’s Journal entries. Additional Notes are expected as players explore further, and this guide will be updated as they’re found.
Where are Someone’s Journal entries found?
All four Someone’s Journal entries are inside the Pokémon Centers of each area. Journal #1 is in Withered Wasteland, #2 in Bleak Beach, #3 in Rocky Ridges, and #4 in Sparkling Skylands.
Do I need to unlock areas first to find Notes?
Yes. Notes in Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, and Sparkling Skylands require you to unlock those areas via story progression. Check out the Team Initiation Challenge walkthrough for help pushing through the main quest efficiently.
Are Notes required for 100% completion?
Notes are part of the Human Records collection, which is tracked as part of your overall progress. They aren’t needed to finish the main story, but collecting every Note — along with all other Human Records — is required for full game completion. While chasing collectibles, check for any available Mystery Gift Codes for bonus items too.
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