ALL Human Records in Pokémon Pokopia and Where to Find Them
ALL Human Records in Pokémon Pokopia and Where to Find Them
Find every Human Record in Pokémon Pokopia with the locations of all collectible newspapers, diaries, magazines, letters, documents, and photos.
Daniel González · Published: 8 Aug 2026, 12:21
Alongside its hundreds of features, items, and materials, Pokémon Pokopia also offers players a number of interesting collectibles known as Human Records, since they were left behind by humans long ago and reveal details about the world's past.
These records take the form of newspapers, diaries, letters, and much more, and can be found lying on the ground at fixed locations throughout the different areas (they always give off a noticeable golden glow). Collecting them will reveal details about the adventure's lore and, in some cases, unlock new outfits, emotes, or hairstyles for Ditto. In this entry of our guide, we'll show you where to find every type of record in each main area so you can collect them easily.
Note: due to their random appearance, this guide does not include Human Records obtained exclusively on Dream Islands. These can always be found in the underground cave at the center of the island, and the selection rotates each day.
All newspapers
You can find a total of 9 newspapers in Pokopia's main areas, not including the 3 available on Dream Islands. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Road Closure Announcement
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
The Legendary Ninja Family
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Recycling Slogan Contest (Youth)
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Vermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year!
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Artificial Hot Spring Now Open!
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Celadon Department Store Reopens
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Big Bargain Sale!
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Sabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen!
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
This Week's Must-See Highlights
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
All diary entries
You can find a total of 16 diary entries in Pokopia's main areas. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Kenan's diary
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Sailor Dylan's Diary
Where is it found? Bleak Beach, on the lower deck of the large ship, in the engine section at the stern
Katie's journal
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Hacker's confessions #1
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Hacker's confessions #2
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Hacker's confessions #3
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland, in the same secret cave containing the Mysterious Pieces mural, inside a narrow tunnel beneath the stairs
Hacker's confessions #4
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside a railway tunnel beyond the hot spring area that you can access by upgrading Cut and breaking through some metal fences
Hacker's confessions #5
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Hacker's confessions #6
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Professor's diary #1
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Professor's diary #2
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Professor's diary #3
Where is it found? Bleak Beach, inside an underground cave that you can reach by transforming into Lapras and crossing part of the sea
Professor's diary #4
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Professor's diary #5
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Professor's diary #6
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Chef's diary
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges. It only appears after activating Chef Dente's "Find a book!" request, which becomes available after completing the "Time to Party!" Important Request
All magazines
You can find a total of 31 magazines in Pokopia's main areas, not including the 22 available on Dream Islands. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Message from the Poké Mart
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
A Surprise in the Garden
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Selection of Pokémon Greetings
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
This Year's Top Trend!
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Unmasking the True Misty!
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland, inside a cave
Interview for the Ages!
Where is it found? Bleak Beach, at the base of the lighthouse tower
Recruiting New Members!
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Unmasking the True Lt. Surge!
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Contest Winner!
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Seize the Week (Vol. 8)
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Ophthalmology Journal (Spring)
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, close to where you first encounter DJ Rotom, inside the same tunnel
Comfy Living (Vol. 866)
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside the recording room in the museum building
Bug Love (September Issue)
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside an underground cave that you can reach by upgrading Cut to break through metal fences and using Strength to move some heavy blocks
Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue)
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges. At the end of the tunnel where you first encounter DJ Rotom, you'll find a cavern filled with lava. Climb toward the upper part of this cave to find the magazine
Message from the Game Corner
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands, inside a room-like structure near the large waterfall on the northwestern island
Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands, inside the Gym located in a cave on the northern island
Team R Grunt's journal #1
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Team R Grunt's journal #2
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Team R Grunt's journal #3
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Team R Grunt's journal #4
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside a tunnel above Chef Dente's kitchen
Team R Grunt's journal #5
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside the museum building. Move the broken bookcase next to the main counter to reveal a hidden opening in the wall containing the magazine
Team R Grunt's journal #6
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands, in the rear stairwell of the island skyscraper
Team R Grunt's journal #7
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Team R Grunt's journal #8
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland, inside one of the tunnels near the same secret cave containing the Mysterious Pieces mural
Poké Life Dev Diary #1
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland, inside a seaside cave beneath the gravestone on the raised hill
Poké Life Dev Diary #2
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside the railway tunnel beyond the hot spring area
Poké Life Dev Diary #3
Where is it found? Bleak Beach, inside a room on the upper deck of the large ship
Poké Life Dev Diary #4
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Poké Life Dev Diary #5
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands, inside a small hidden room in the tunnel system beneath the island skyscraper
All notes
You can find a total of 9 notes in Pokopia's main areas, not including the 2 available on Dream Islands. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Improving Your Quality of Life
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
How to Open a Shop
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Tomorrow's meals
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Observation notes
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
Someone's journal #1
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland, inside the area's Pokémon Center after it has been rebuilt
Someone's journal #2
Where is it found? Bleak Beach, inside the area's Pokémon Center after it has been rebuilt
Someone's journal #3
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside the area's Pokémon Center after it has been rebuilt
Someone's journal #4
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands, inside the area's Pokémon Center after it has been rebuilt
Grunt's journal (brainstorming)
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland. It is obtained automatically after completing the main story, immediately after the credits—in other words, after completing the "Do the... Team Initiation Challenge?" Important Request
All letters
You can find a total of 8 letters in Pokopia's main areas, not including the 4 available on Dream Islands. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Dear Elena
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
To my fishing fanatic big bro
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
To my fishing fanatic little bro
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Post from July 30: 6:00pm
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
You've Been Selected!
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
To Harry
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Heya, Kaz!
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside an underground cave near an area filled with lava that you can reach from the hot springs. You'll find a rope leading down to a section with several wall-like blocks; break them to reveal the letter hidden behind them
Dear Douglas
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
All papers
You can find a total of 3 papers in Pokopia's main areas, not including the 1 available on Dream Islands. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Shellos report
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Project Cancellation Proposal
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges
Daily Porygon2 notes
Where is it found? Sparkling Skylands
All photos
You can find a total of 7 photos in Pokopia's main areas, not including the 11 available on Dream Islands. Their locations are listed below in the same order in which they appear in the game's collection menu:
Photo #1
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Photo #2
Where is it found? Withered Wasteland
Photo #3
Where is it found? Bleak Beach
Photo #4
Where is it found? Rocky Ridges, inside an underground cave near the museum that you can reach by upgrading Cut and breaking through metal fences
