How to Track Down the Starmie Doll in Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A guide detailing how to find the hidden Starmie doll in Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC, featuring tips on navigating the cave system and completing Frillish's request.
The Bubbly Basin expansion for Pokémon Pokopia brings a fresh batch of content to island explorers, including new items tied to Drifloon's Dream Islands. One of the main hurdles in this update is tracking down the elusive Starmie doll. Frillish assigns you this task as part of the main quest line, and you need to complete it before you can help Popplio finish the Build the Beautiful Building request. According to a detailed breakdown by Polygon, the hunt requires a bit of patience and platforming inside a specific subterranean area.
Finding the plush is not as simple as grabbing a standard Poké Ball off the ground. Players must venture into the cave where they first meet Frillish and head straight to the lowest level. Instead of sitting out in the open, the Starmie doll is tucked away as a regular sack behind a barrier of destructible blocks. You will need to drop through an opening north of Frillish's initial dialogue trigger, clear out a blocking net, and descend deeper into the cavern system.
Navigating the cave can be tricky if you rely entirely on the in-game dowsing machine. The tool tends to point players toward unbreakable walls if used incorrectly, causing unnecessary backtracking. Paying close attention to environmental cues and Frillish's hints is the best way to stay on track. Once you clear the blocked path and uncover the sack on the lowest floor, you will have everything you need to push forward through the DLC storyline.
Tags: Pokemon Pokopia, Nintendo, Gaming Guides, DLC, Polygon
Original article: Polygon