PokoBuilder User Guide
PokoBuilder is a tool that converts your favourite images into block-building blueprints for the Nintendo Switch 2 game Pokemon Pokopia. This guide walks you through every step, from creating a blueprint to building it in-game.
1. Creating a Blueprint
Start by clicking “Create New Blueprint” on your dashboard. Drag and drop an image or click to upload one. PNG, JPG, and WEBP formats are supported, up to 10 MB.
After uploading, set the blueprint size. Specify the height in blocks, and the width is calculated automatically to preserve the aspect ratio. If the image has a busy background, toggle “AI Background Removal” to keep only the subject. You can fine-tune the mask with a brush tool.
When everything looks right, hit “Generate Blueprint.” PokoBuilder maps your image's colours to in-game blocks and paints automatically, then shows a preview. If you are happy with the result, save it to your dashboard.
2. Following the Build Guide
Open a saved blueprint and switch to the “Build Guide” tab to see the layout row by row. Building starts from the bottom row and works upward. Each row shows exactly which blocks go where, with colour labels.
The default view is horizontal (row by row), but you can switch to vertical (column by column) if that suits your structure better. Use the arrow keys to navigate between rows, and press Space to jump to the next one.
The minimap on the right highlights your current row with a yellow border, so you always know where you are relative to the whole blueprint. This makes it easy to track your progress as you build.
3. Checking Materials
Switch to the “Materials” tab to see every block, paint, and berry you need to complete the blueprint. Blocks are categorised into painted blocks, crafted blocks, and natural blocks, so you know exactly how to obtain each one in the game.
Paints require berries. There are 8 berry types that produce base paint colours, and you can mix two paints to create new shades. The material list calculates the exact berry quantities you need, so you can gather them in advance.
Click any block for details including its name, quantity, paint colour, source, and recipe. For even more information, visit the Database page where all 51 blocks, 18 paints, and 8 berries are catalogued.
4. Managing Blueprints
Keep your dashboard tidy with folders, tags, and favourites. Create folders to group blueprints by character or project, add tags for quick searching, and pin your most-used blueprints to the top of the list.
Drag and drop blueprint cards to reorder them or move them between folders. You can also select multiple blueprints for bulk actions like moving, duplicating, or deleting. Sort by name, creation date, or last modified to find what you need quickly.
5. Sharing Blueprints
Want to show off a creation? Press the “Share” button on any blueprint page to generate a share link. Copy it and send it through any messenger, social network, or community forum.
Anyone with the link can view the blueprint without signing in. They get access to the full build guide and material list, so they can start building right away. If they want to keep it, they can copy the blueprint to their own dashboard with one click.
6. Tips for Better Blueprints
Simple images work best. The fewer colours and the cleaner the background, the closer the blueprint will look to the original. Logos, pixel art, and flat-style character illustrations tend to produce excellent results.
We recommend a size between 32x32 and 64x64 blocks. Smaller blueprints lack detail, while larger ones take a long time to build. Start small to get the hang of it, then gradually increase the size.
Make the most of background removal. Stripping away a complex background lets the subject stand out clearly in the blueprint. The AI handles most cases automatically, but you can fine-tune the edges with the brush tool.
Pro subscribers can use the pixel editor to tweak auto-generated blueprints. Swap colours, replace blocks, and adjust details to create the perfect build plan.