Pokemon Pokopia: How to Get Paper and Why You Need So Much of It

A video game character stands near stair rubble reading "Wastepaper" on the left, and beside a cartoonish green creature and trash bags on the right.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

A video game character stands near stair rubble reading "Wastepaper" on the left, and beside a cartoonish green creature and trash bags on the right.
  • Primary Subject: Pokemon Pokopia (v1.0 Launch Version)
  • Key Update: Paper is revealed as a critical resource for major mid-game missions like "Rebuild the Huge Building!" and the "Team Initiation Challenge."
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 12, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To get Paper, collect Wastepaper in Sparkling Skylands or Bleak Beach, then have a Pokemon with the Recycle Specialty, like Trubbish, process it into Paper.

Paper is a vital building material in Pokemon Pokopia, so you need to know where to get it! Rebuilding the towns and creating new infrastructure is one of the core gameplay elements of Pokopia, and for some reason, you'll need a lot of paper for it.

Here's everything you need to know about getting and using paper in Pokemon Pokopia.

What is Paper Used For in Pokemon Pokopia?

Not only is paper vital for building furniture, but it's also a required material for some missions.

A character on a sandy island stands near a green creature by a trash can and a wooden sign, while a sea monster floats nearby. Text says, "You got 20 piles of paper!"
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Credit: Nintendo

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Paper is one of the items you need to submit in the "Rebuild the Huge Building!" Important Request in Sparkling Skylands. It is also necessary for Challenge Three of "Do the... Team Initiation Challenge?" request on Withered Wasteland.

How to Get Paper in Pokemon Pokopia

It actually takes a lot of work to get paper in Pokopia. You'll need to find Wastepaper and get a Pokemon with the Recycle Specialty to convert the item into Paper. Lucky for you, you'll encounter Trubbish in the Bleak Beach storyline, and it has the Specialty we're looking for.

A character on a beach interacts with Trubbish, a Pokémon resembling a garbage bag. A dialogue box offers choices about wastepaper. The scene feels lighthearted.
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Credit: Nintendo

To add Trubbish to your Pokedex, you'll need to make the Trash Collection Site Habitat. This requires one Waste Bin, one Sign, and one set of Garbage Bags. All of these can be found near the Pokemon Center.

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You can usually find wastepaper sitting on the ground at Sparkling Skylands. If you've collected all of the ones on the ground, you can break the colorful scrap cubes in the area, which could potentially drop some wastepaper.

Character in a cartoon-style game stands on a tiled path near stacked stone blocks and debris. Text bubble says "Y Wastepaper," indicating an interaction.
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Credit: Nintendo

Wastepaper can also be found on Bleak Beach, but it's not as common. If you're having trouble searching, go to the Sky Dream Island with a Dragonite Doll - that island has plenty of wastepaper to obtain!

Once you have the Wastepaper and a Pokemon with the Recycle Specialty, ask your friend to Recycle It. One piece of Wastepaper will give you two pieces of paper, and you give 10 pieces of Wastepaper at a time.

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It will take a while to process, as most things in Pokemon Pokopia do. Don't be afraid to explore more of your island while you wait!

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