How to Find Rare White Paint in Pokemon Pokopia

A colorful creature with splashes of paint stands by a canvas on an easel. Text on the left describes a "Paint balloon (white)" as a tool for painting.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

A colorful creature with splashes of paint stands by a canvas on an easel. Text on the left describes a "Paint balloon (white)" as a tool for painting.
  • Primary Subject: Pokémon Pokopia
  • Key Update: Players must use Pokémon with the "Crush" specialty on specific berries to obtain rare white and black paint drops.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 30, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To get white paint, have a "Crush" specialty Pokémon process Chesto or Leppa berries; it is a rare drop. Alternatively, check the PC Shop for sets.

Getting paint in Pokemon Pokopia is usually pretty straightforward, but getting white paint is notoriously difficult.

Players learn how to paint after meeting Smearguru in Bleak Beach. The Pokemon requests players to make them red paint, thus teaching you how to make paint with the help of a Pokemon and some berries. Making colorful paint is a walk in the park, but for some reason, getting black or white paint is a challenge.

Curious about how to get your hands on some? Here's everything we know.

How to Paint in Pokemon Pokopia

To paint in Pokemon Pokopia, you need to get your hands on some berries and speak to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty.

A vibrant Magmortar stands on a wooden path next to a character by flowering bushes. A speech bubble reads, "I finished the pink paints you asked me for. Yayyy."
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Credit: Nintendo

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These Pokemons will crush the berries down into paint. Different berries make different colors. Here is every berry and what color paint it creates in Pokemon Pokopia:

  • Chesto Berry - Blue paint
  • Rawst Berry - Cyan paint
  • Lum Berry - Green paint
  • Pecha Berry - Pink Paint
  • Leppa Berry - Red Paint
  • Aspear Berry - Yellow Paint

How to Get White Paint in Pokemon Pokopia

You might notice that white and black were not included in that list. That's because both colors are rare drops from different berries, so there's no guarantee you'll get that color even if you ask a Pokemon to crush it down.

A game inventory screen showing a selection of paint balloons in various colors, with details for a white paint balloon highlighted. Vibrant and organized.
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Credit: Nintendo

White paint can spawn from either Chesto or Leppa berries. However, they are exceptionally rare - the chances of getting blue or red, respectively, are higher.

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For black paint, you can get it from Aspear or Pecha berries. Again, they are extremely rare.

Another way to get white or black paint is by purchasing them with coins.

In-game shop screen with a set of black paint bowls for sale. Description reads: 'Colorful paint made from crushed berries. A must-have when painting.' Item costs 100 coins, with infinite stock available. Options to purchase or go back.
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Credit: Nintendo

Sometimes, players will be able to purchase bowls of White or Black Paint from the PC Shop, but this is also rare. If they are available, you can purchase a set of 10 bowls for 100 coins.

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