The Washing Machine is one of three key items you need to complete the Team Initiation Challenge, a late-game story milestone in Pokémon Pokopia. However, it is easy to miss if you rush ahead to other Biomes before wrapping things up on Bleak Beach. The good news is that the unlock process ties directly into the game’s main progression, so if you stay on track, you will pick it up naturally. Here is exactly where to find the Washing Machine and everything you need to do to unlock it.
Where to Get the Washing Machine in Pokémon Pokopia
You can get the Washing Machine by reaching Environment Level 5 on Bleak Beach, the game’s second main area. Once you hit Level 5, Professor Tangrowth gifts you one Washing Machine directly, and the crafting recipe for it becomes available for purchase at the Bleak Beach Pokémon Center PC.
Important: The Washing Machine cannot be obtained by 3D printing. You must reach Environment Level 5 on Bleak Beach to unlock it. There are no shortcuts for this one.
Step-by-Step: How to Unlock the Washing Machine
Follow these steps in order to unlock the Washing Machine without any backtracking:
- Unlock Bleak Beach by completing the first major quest in the Withered Wastelands. Bleak Beach and Rocky Ridges both unlock at the same time.
- Raise the Environment Level of Bleak Beach to Level 5 by improving the area for the Pokémon living there.
- Receive your Washing Machine gift from Professor Tangrowth once you hit Level 5. You will get an in-game notification when this happens.
- Head to the PC next to the Pokémon Center on Bleak Beach to collect your Washing Machine and unlock the crafting recipe.
- Set aside the gifted Washing Machine for the Team Initiation Challenge rather than placing it as decoration immediately.
How to Raise Environment Level on Bleak Beach
Raising the Environment Level comes down to making your Pokémon happy and building up the area around them. Here are the most effective methods:
| Method | Details |
| Befriend New Pokémon | The more Pokémon you befriend in an area, the faster the Environment Level climbs |
| Build Houses for Pokémon | A house requires 4 walls, a door, and at least 3 pieces of furniture inside. Pokémon will then move in |
| Increase Comfort Levels | Decorate habitats and houses according to each Pokémon’s specific preferences |
| Complete Requests | Accept and finish requests from Pokémon in the area |
| Play Mini Games | Participating in mini games also contributes to the Environment Level |
Pro tip: Building houses for every Pokémon that has appeared on Bleak Beach is one of the fastest ways to push the Environment Level up. Focus on this early and the rest of the progress will follow naturally.
How to Craft the Washing Machine
Once you have the recipe, you can craft additional Washing Machines at any time. Here is what you need:
| Item | Materials Required |
| Washing Machine | 1x Pokemetal |
You can craft it at the Workbench after purchasing the recipe from the Pokémon Center PC Shop for 1,000 Coins. Note that if your Bleak Beach Environment Level drops below Level 5, you will lose access to purchasing the recipe again, so buying it as soon as it becomes available is the safer move.
What Is the Washing Machine Used For?
The Washing Machine serves two purposes in Pokémon Pokopia:
- Team Initiation Challenge 7: The Washing Machine is one of three items required to complete this challenge, alongside the Refrigerator (from Rocky Ridges, Environment Level 5) and the Game Boy System (from Sparkling Skylands, Environment Level 5). Submitting all three rewards you with the Volcanoey Badge.
- Decoration and Toy: When placed in a home or near a Habitat, the Washing Machine counts as a toy and keeps surrounding Pokémon entertained. You can also power it on near an electricity source for fun visual effects.
Team Initiation Challenge 7 Items at a Glance
| Item | Where to Get | Crafting Cost |
| Refrigerator | Environment Level 5 at Rocky Ridges | 2x Pokemetal |
| Washing Machine | Environment Level 5 at Bleak Beach | 1x Pokemetal |
| Game Boy System | Environment Level 5 at Sparkling Skylands | 1x Pokemetal |
Recommendation: Complete Bleak Beach and unlock the Washing Machine before moving on to Sparkling Skylands. Skipping ahead without doing this first can leave you stuck on Challenge 7 and force unnecessary backtracking.
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