The Pokémon Pokopia game, despite taking place in a scenario where humanity no longer exists and Pokémon dominate, incorporates several references from the traditional Pokémon universe. Through collectibles such as newspapers and electronic devices, the title provides details about the era when humans and creatures shared the world.
With the arrival of the Bubbly Basin DLC, these collectible artifacts reveal Pokopia’s direct connection to the universe of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! (known as LGPE). Trace, one of the LGPE trainers and the player’s rival, is mentioned as the Kanto champion. An unprecedented and relevant fact was the appointment of May, the main female character of the Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire editions, as the champion of Hoenn, information never before disclosed.
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The initial discovery came from X platform user rasenburst, who released screenshots of the item’s text. The description states: “The journey of Trace, former Champion of the Pokémon League of Kanto, and his partner Marowak can now be found in a picture book! Their decisive encounter in the Pokémon Tower and the journeys that led to the title are in a captivating tale, ideal for sharing with children!”
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The theory that Pokopia belongs to the same universe as LGPE has existed since the game’s launch. It’s not just the Pokémon genre that unites them; There are notable visual similarities, such as Vermilion City, which features identical elements and textures in Pokopia, including the type of pavement and streetlights. Additionally, some LGPE concept art closely resembles Pokopia’s style.
While the evidence is subtle, the reveal is sure to fuel speculation about a possible LGPE sequel, this time set in Hoenn. Traditionally, the Johto region would be next, given that only Kanto has been explored so far. However, The Pokémon Company does not follow a fixed pattern for revisited regions, making Hoenn a real possibility. Even though it is a more accessible and simplified version, LGPE has a dedicated fan base.