What are the default controls for Pokémon Pokopia?

Pokémon Pokopia, a simulation game, maps 30 actions to the Nintendo Switch 2 controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Pokémon Pokopia?

Every Pokémon Pokopia action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch 2 button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Pokémon Pokopia controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch 2's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Pokémon Pokopia resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pokémon Pokopia or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo Switch 2 controls

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Default Joy-Con 2 / Pro Controller layout for Pokémon Pokopia, the Switch 2 life-sim where you rebuild habitats as Ditto. Covers exploration, moves, the bag, inventory handling and furniture placement. Most buttons can be remapped in Game Settings, and Mouse Mode is not covered here.

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30 shortcuts

Exploration 9

Action	Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Interact	`A`
Jump / Glide	`R`
Run (hold)	`B`
Put Away Held Item	`B`
Strafe (hold)	`ZL`
Change Target	`LS`
View Habitat Borders	`RS`

Inventory 5

Action	Switch
Sort Items (hold, in Bag)	`X`
Transfer All	`Y`
Transfer Half	`ZL`
Drop Item	`+`
Item Info	`−`

Moves 4

Action	Switch
Use Move	`ZR`
Swap Active Move (previous)	`D-Pad ←`
Swap Active Move (next)	`D-Pad →`
Set Move	`L`

Furniture Placement 4

Action	Switch
Raise Furniture	`D-Pad ↑`
Lower Furniture	`D-Pad ↓`
Rotate Furniture Counterclockwise	`D-Pad ←`
Rotate Furniture Clockwise	`D-Pad →`

Menus 3

Action	Switch
Open Bag	`X`
Main Menu	`+`
Camera / Photo Mode	`−`

Items 2

Action	Switch
Pick Up Items	`Y`
Inhale Loose Items (hold)	`Y`

Pokémon 2

Action	Switch
Ask Pokémon to Follow	`D-Pad ↑`
Part Ways with Following Pokémon (hold)	`D-Pad ↑`

Social 1

Action	Switch
Emotes / Messages	`D-Pad ↓`

Sourced from pokopia.wiki.fextralife.com Last verified October 12, 2026

30 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch 2 controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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Pokémon Pokopia controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Pokémon Pokopia?: Pokémon Pokopia, a simulation game, maps 30 actions to the Nintendo Switch 2 controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Pokémon Pokopia?: Every Pokémon Pokopia action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch 2 button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Pokémon Pokopia controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch 2's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Pokémon Pokopia resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pokémon Pokopia or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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