Popota, an Aniimo creature

#50Popota

Stage 2, 2 forms

WaterBreak

Catch rate

33%

Break

80#24

HP92#48
Attack96#43
Break80#24
EP regen67#79
Popota, front viewFront
Found inEchoback Landing, Lv 34–40Appears20:00 to 06:00AlphaAlpha PopotaTwine toswimForms2

“When shyness stirs, the pink bubbles whir.”

About Popota

They select shells and make them into shovels. It’s said that they produce pink bubbles when they see someone they love.

Twined passiveAppeal — When entering battle, if the party has an opposite-sex Susuta family member, increases own BREAK efficiency by 30% for 15s. Cooldown: 20s.

Nighttime FormThese Popotas spend their nights thinking about their crushes, and their fur is now colorless due to their bitter mood.

Ecology

Backs off and watches43 Aniimo

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Read as “Popotadoes this when it meets that”. The reverse is a separate rule and is not always the same.

Natures

Cheerful50%
Sensitive50%

A species only rolls from its own list, so any nature not shown here cannot be obtained on Popota. What each nature means.

Popota base stats

HP

92

#48 of 86

Attack

96

#43 of 86

Defense

68

#58 of 86

Magic attack

96

#43 of 86

Magic defense

68

#57 of 86

Break

80

#24 of 86

EP regen

67

#79 of 86

Popota evolution

Susuta→Popota
Popota→Panpanta1 Wave Stone
Popota→Piopiota1 Wave Stone

Rarity odds

Sparkling

1 in 20,000

Umbral

1 in 3,000

Run speed

4.7

Talent odds

Instinctive22.00%
Extrovert Effort 22.00%
Energetic22.00%
Nimble13.00%
Practical13.00%
Faithful3.60%
Tenacious3.60%
Judicious0.40%

How talent rolls work

Popota's team and gear

Pairs withErlath (ENERGY)

Wants to holdGargantuan Horn

PathfindingTwine with Popota to swim. All Pathfinding abilities.

Every recommended pairing is on one page.

Held items and runes

Gargantuan Horn10% BREAKBREAK rune12 attributes to choose from

Where to find Popota

Map of Idyll showing where Popota spawns
Popota has no recorded wild spawns in Idyll. It is met as Alpha Popota.Open interactive map

Spawn conditions

RegionWeatherTimeLevelPoints
Echoback LandingAny weather20:00 to 06:0034–406
Echoback LandingAny weather06:00 to 20:0034–404
Berylline ValeAny weather20:00 to 06:0039–471
Echoback LandingAny weatherAny time34–401

Cross every creature against weather and the clock in the spawn finder.

How to catch Popota

Base catch rate 33% a throw with the standard Aniipod.

Staggering it first multiplies that by 1.5, and throwing from behind multiplies it by 1.5.

An Alpha version exists, Alpha Popota. An Alpha is only catchable after it is defeated.

Run the numbers at any HP and level in the catch rate calculator.

Regions

Echoback LandingLv 34–40Berylline ValeLv 39–47

Skills

ATK3 creaturesWater Cannon3 creaturesWater Dash2 creatures

Forms, twining and eggs

FormsBasic Form, Nighttime Form. Basic FormNighttime FormHow forms work.

TwiningTwine with Popota to swim. Every twiner.

Photography1 photo objective name Popota: Mood Bubbles. All objectives.

Maxing itResonance eats Susuta Dewdrop Crystal and Wave Stone. The full bill.

Traits and how to unlock them

  • Mood Bubbles50 research points

    Take a photo of Popota rubbing its cheeks

    When Popota feels shy or flustered, its body temperature rises, sending the air bubbles caught in its fluffy neck fur floating out.

  • Graceful Stroke50 research points

    Complete Sanctum: Rushing Rapids

    Thanks to the tiny bubbles in its fluffy neck fur and its powerful tail, Popota can float and speed across the water with ease.

Every creature’s traits.

Research objectives

  • Defeat this Aniimo2 / 5 / 10 / 20
  • Catch this Aniimo1 / 2 / 5 / 10
  • Complete the evolution of this Aniimo1 / 2 / 4 / 8
  • Complete 2 evolution paths1
  • Use Skills10 / 20 / 40

Research rank is what unlocks accessory slots. How the Aniilog works.

Weak against and strong against

What Popota is weak against

Popota takes 1.6x damage from Ice, Lightning, Grass.

Icehits Popota for 1.6x
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Ice Aniimo you can use against Popota: Malevsera, Glacy, Geoclaw, Glynsera.

Lightninghits Popota for 1.6x
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Lightning Aniimo you can use against Popota: Fulmintis, Little Lightning Chirp, Thunderfeather Sparrow, Blazen.

Grasshits Popota for 1.6x
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Grass Aniimo you can use against Popota: Irisalis, Butterfly Wing Sprite, Forest Cloak Butterfly, Leaf Hat Firefly.

What Popota is strong against

Popota deals 1.6x to Fire, Earth.

Firetakes 1.6x from Popota
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Fire Aniimo you can use against Popota: Scorchhowl, Inferlupa, Flamerion, Squashel.

Earthtakes 1.6x from Popota
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Earth Aniimo you can use against Popota: Coraliz, Shrubclaw, Waleetle, Bouldus.

Popota also resists Water, Fire, Earth, Dark, taking 0.625x.

Frequently asked questions about Popota

What is Popota weak against?

Popota is weak against Ice, Lightning, Grass. Those elements deal 1.6x damage to it.

What is Popota strong against?

Popota is strong against Fire, Earth, dealing 1.6x damage to them.

Where is Popota found?

Popota is found in Echoback Landing at level 34 to 40, between 20:00 to 06:00; Echoback Landing at level 34 to 40, between 06:00 to 20:00; Berylline Vale at level 39 to 47, between 20:00 to 06:00.

What is the catch rate for Popota?

Popota has a base catch rate of 33% a throw with a standard Aniipod. Staggering it multiplies that by 1.5 and throwing from behind by 1.5; catching it asleep, eating or baited doubles it.

What does Popota evolve into?

Popota evolves into Panpanta, Piopiota, which costs 1 Wave Stone.

What held item is best for Popota?

Popota should carry Gargantuan Horn, with BREAK runes.

Is there an Alpha Popota?

Yes, Popota has an Alpha form, Alpha Popota. An Alpha is 2.4 times the size and can only be caught after it is defeated.

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