Fans of Pokémon Pokopia are building iconic structures from the Mystery Dungeon series within the game. This trend stems from a popular fan theory linking the two series through their shared themes of humanless worlds. Players have shared examples on social media, including recreations of the Pelipper-shaped post office and Sharpedo Bluff.
Pokémon Pokopia is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have vanished, and players take on the role of Pokémon navigating this environment. This setup has inspired fans to connect it with the Mystery Dungeon series, which features a similar premise: a human awakens in the body of a Pokémon and joins a Rescue Team to explore procedurally generated dungeons in a society without humans.
A prevailing fan theory suggests that Pokémon Pokopia could serve as a prequel to the Mystery Dungeon games, though the article avoids story spoilers on whether this aligns with the narrative. In response, players are recreating distinctive landmarks from Mystery Dungeon in their Pokopia islands. Notable examples include the Pelipper-shaped post office and the Sharpedo Bluff, which are unique Pokémon-formed structures not found in other Pokémon titles.
Social media posts from March 13, 2026, highlight these efforts. One user, @kaw_asa_k1, shared an image with hashtags #ぽこポケ and #ぽこあポケモン. Another, @iamshylarenae, posted: "final product, it's not the Most Incredible build ever, but i think he likes it 🙂 also added a fully finished interior post office!! hehehe i love this game." The author notes observing such creative builds daily, contrasting them with simpler house designs, and muses about drawing inspiration from other spin-offs like Detective Pikachu.
The Mystery Dungeon series has seen limited activity recently. The last original entry was Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon in 2015, followed by a remake, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, for Nintendo Switch in 2020. Despite its dormancy, the series maintains a dedicated fanbase, and the rise of roguelikes has led to surprise at the lack of new installments from The Pokémon Company.
